Spring/Summer 2012 Aesculapian Magazine - University of Georgia ...

Distinguished Alumni honored
On March 24, 2012, the College of Veterinary Medicine recognized two individuals as Distinguished Alumni and one as
a Young Achiever in a ceremony at the 49th Annual Veterinary Conference & Alumni Weekend. The College of Veterinary
Medicine Alumni Association recognizes Distinguished Alumni each spring. Nominees must have graduated from
the College of Veterinary Medicine and made contributions in one or more of the following areas:
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• Animal and human health-related public service
• Professional service
• Involvement in veterinary educational research and/or service
• Contributions to the local community, state or nation
• Involvement in veterinary associations at the local, state or national level
• Contributions to the College’s Alumni Association
• Nominees for the Young Achiever Award must meet the above criteria, and have graduated 9, 10 or 11
years prior to the year the award is presented
Dr. Michael Zager (DVM ’79) is a mixed-animal practitioner at Ocoee Animal Hospital,
and is known for his expertise in camelids, particularly llamas and alpacas. Zager is a
sought-after speaker in this area and is recognized throughout the Southeastern United
States as a veterinary resource for these animals. Zager also provides mentoring to and
learning opportunities for UGA’s veterinary students.
Dr. John R. Glisson (DVM ’80; MAM ’83; PhD ’85) is the retired head of
the department of Population Health, and the University of Georgia Poultry
Diagnostic and Research Center. Glisson has recently launched a second career
as director of research for the U.S. Poultry & Egg Harold E. Ford Foundation.
During his time at UGA, Glisson co-developed two vaccines and a DNAencoding
process, held editorial roles for five professional publications, and was
awarded more than 80 research grants.
Dr. Kimberly Lewis Carney (DVM ’01) is a mixed-animal practitioner at Harrogate
Hospital for Animals in rural East Tennessee and an adjunct professor at Lincoln Memorial
University. Carney was responsible for making endoscopy, ultrasonography, laser surgery,
and alternative therapies available to Harrogate’s clients. Carney recently accepted an offer
to serve the Christian Veterinary Mission for three years in Bolivia, where she will teach at
the veterinary college at Santa Cruz and work with indigenous subsistence farmers.
To nominate an alumnus for the 2013 awards, email vetalums@uga.edu for a nomination form.
The University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine
Photos by Wingate Downs Photography