Congratulations to the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s newest alumni from the Class of 2025. We are so proud of your hard work and perseverance to accomplish your goals of becoming Doctors of Veterinary Medicine.
Presiding
- Dr. Jon Levine, Dean
- Drs. Aaron Cooper and Jennifer Fischer, Class of 2025
Class Speaker
- Dr. Erika Mueller, Class of 2025
Faculty Speaker
- Dr. Calico Schmidt, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Pathobiological Sciences
Awarding of Residency Certificates & Recognition of Interns
- Dr. Gillian McLellan, Chair, Department of Surgical Sciences
- Dr. Nigel Cook, Chair, Department of Medical Sciences
- Dr. Kristen Bernard, Chair, Department of Pathobiological Sciences
- Dr. Christopher Snyder, Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Recognition of Advanced Degree Graduates
- Dr. Lyric Bartholomay, Professor, Department of Pathobiological Sciences
Presentation of the Class of 2025
- Ms. Lynn Maki, Associate Dean for Student Academic Affairs
Investiture
- Dr. Lindsey Snyder, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences
- Dr. Paul Merkatoris, Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Surgical Sciences
Administration of the Veterinarian’s Oath
- Dr. Simon Peek, Clinical Professor, Department of Medical Sciences
Closing Remarks
- Drs. Aaron Cooper and Jennifer Fischer, Class of 2025
Recessional
Veterinarian's Oath
Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.