He has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Pfizer Award for Research Excellence, AVMA Animal Welfare Award, Red Cross Hero Award, AAEP Distinguished Service Award, Legend of
Academic Medicine Award from Kansas State University, the U.S. Congressional Achievement Recognition Award, and the UC Davis School of
Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award - the school's highest
honor.
Yet, she always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian and so devoted herself to her studies and won numerous
honors throughout her educational career for her
academic standing in both college and
veterinary school.