Laurel Kaddatz, ’77 DVM, received the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s 2023 Global Meritorious Service Award in recognition of his service to the veterinary profession at local, national, and global levels.

Matt Brady, ’15 DVM, started a new position in July 2023 as a dairy sales specialist at Purnia Mills, LLC, in Roseville, Minn.

Peyton Bush, ’22 DVM, started a new position in June 2023 as an associate veterinarian position at Shakopee Veterinary Clinic in Shakopee, Minn.

Amy Snyder, ’94 DVM, has accepted the position of associate dean of clinical affairs for the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. She is set to start the position on Aug. 28, 2023.

Mark Heule ’76 DVM, retired and sold his practice, Veterinary Center on Main in Osseo, Minn., in 2021.

Irene Bueno, ’18 PhD, started in September 2022 as an assistant professor/lecturer in wildlife health & conservation at the Bristol Veterinary School at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom.

Alison Iha, ’21 DVM, started in March 2023 as an associate veterinarian at RediVet in Dallas, Texas.

Roger Madison, ’66 DVM, received the Veterinarian of the Year award during the 2023 Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Conference.

Lindsay Merkel, ’93 DVM, received the Veterinary Faculty Member of the Year award during the 2023 Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association Conference.