Congratulations Alumni Award Winners!
The School of Veterinary Medicine and UC Davis recognizes its outstanding alumni and their contributions and leadership to the field of veterinary science or one of its branches with the annual Rising Star and Alumni Achievement Awards.
Congrats to this year's winners, who will be celebrated at the Awards Banquet during Alumni Weekend in October.
Rising Star Award Winner
Samantha Evans Ph.D. ’13, DVM ’15 (see bio)
Alumni Achievement Award Winners
Dori Borjesson DVM ’95, MPVM ’95, Residency in Pathology ’99, PhD ’02 (see bio)
Mike Karle DVM ’99 (see bio)
Dr. Julie Smith DVM ’92 (see bio)
Dr. Woutrina Smith DVM ’01, MPVM ’01, PhD ’04 (see bio)
Upcoming Events
Find an extensive list of all upcoming conferences we will be hosting receptions at here!
UC Davis Alumni & Friends Reception at IVECCS
For the first time, join us for an alumni reception during the International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium.
Sept. 7, 2025 | 5-7 PM
Wild Hare Bar Garden in the Hilton
San Diego, CA
UC Davis Alumni & Friends Reception at AAEP
We look forward to hosting our equine loving alumni and friends in Denver, Colorado during the annual AAEP Convention.
Dec. 8, 2025 | 6-8 PM
Former Saint Craft Kitchen and Taps
Hyatt Regency Denver, CO
Alumni Weekend is coming Oct. 24-26, 2025
Reconnect and reflect with fellow classmates as you take a walk down memory lane here at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
- Celebrate milestone reunions with the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2015.
- Explore campus with Vet Med Complex Tours led by current students.
- Be inspired by your peers at the Alumni Awards Banquet.
- Join the fun at the Halloween TG & Costume Pet Parade.
More detailed information can be found here.
Stay Connected
Alumni Spotlights
Learn about these standout SVM alumni achievements, adventures, and accolades. Want to be featured or know someone deserving? Let us know.
- Summer 2025 - Dr. Sean Gadson DVM '21
- Spring 2025 - Dr. Pam Clark DVM '85
- Winter 2025 - Dr. Daniela Yuschenkoff DVM '18
- Fall 2024 - Dr. Michelle Schack BS '11, DVM '15
- Spring 2024 - Dr. Gina Davis DVM '97
- Winter 2024 - Dr. Cindy Trice DVM '04
- Fall 2023 - Dr. Karen Whala BS '00, DVM '06
- Summer 2023 - Dr. Eric Eisenman DVM '14, MPVM '15
- Spring 2023 - Dr. Dani Rabwin DVM '04
- Winter 2023 - Dr. Karisa Tang DVM '14
- Fall 2022 - Dr. Ken Gorczyca DVM '83
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