The Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA) has announced Rob Memmen ’10 DVM, as the latest recipient of its Emerging Leader Award. 

This award is given to members of MVMA who have graduated within the past 10 years and have demonstrated achievement and leadership through community involvement. MVMA announced the award at its annual meeting, held virtuary Feb. 4-6. 

Memmen co-owns Gehrman Animal Hospital in Minnetonka, Minn. He joined the practice as an associate veterinarian in 2013 and became a co-owner in 2017. Memmen is an involved community member and enjoys volunteering with organizations such as Safe Hands Animal Rescue and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. 

He also serves as co-chair of the MVMA Operations and Finance Committee and is a member of the MVMA Bylaws task force and Minnesota Opportunities for Veterinarian Engagement (MOVE). MOVE is an initiative by the MVMA to support the professional success and development of veterinarians through social and educational networking opportunities.