Clinical Sciences

Awards and Accomplishments

Partial List of Clinical Sciences Awards & Accomplishments

2025

2025 Zoetis Animal Health Award for Research Excellence
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi

2025 Faculty Pet Tribute Awards
Dr. Ken Harkin

2025 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Dr. Trent Shrader

2025 E. R. Frank Award
Drs. Laurie and Warren Beard

2025 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. David Upchurch

2025 American Society of Animal Science Early Career Achievement Award
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi

2025 Award for Excellence in Early Career Faculty Mentoring
Dr. Brad White

2025 Award for Excellence in Intern Mentoring
Dr. Susan Nelson

2024

2024 K-State Roots of Research Award
Dr. Brad White

2024 K-State International Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi

2024 Inaugural KSU Outstanding Scholar Award
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi

2024 Faculty Pet Tribute Award
Dr. Jessica Zito

2024 Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of 3rd Year Veterinary Instruction
Dr. Leslie Weaver

2024 Teaching Excellence Award in recognition of 2nd Year Veterinary Instruction
Dr. Clay Hallman

2024 KSU Excellence in Engagement Award
Community Outreach Team

2024 E.R. Frank Award
Dr. Rose McMurphy

2024 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Award for Veterinary Service and Outreach
Dr. Mac Hafen

2024 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. Emily Klocke

2024 American Society of Animal Science Midwest Section Outstanding Young Researcher
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi

2024 Award for Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Dr. Jessica Meekins

2024 Award for Excellence in Intern Mentoring
Dr. Emily Reppert

2023

2023 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. Ken Harkin

2023 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Award for Veterinary Service and Outreach
Dr. Brad Crauer

2023 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Neala Boyer

2022

American College of Zoological Medicine Murrary E. Fowler Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. James W. Carpenter

2022 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. William Whitehouse

2022 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. Bryan Weaver

2022 Award for Excellence in Resident Mentoring Award
Dr. Ken Harkin

2022 Award for Excellence in Junior Faculty Mentoring Award
Dr. Mike Apley

2021

2021 Award for Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Drs. Sara Gardhouse, Mackenzie Hallman & Clay Hallman

2021 Award for Excellence in Junior Faculty Mentoring
Dr. David Biller

2021 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Emily Reppert

2021 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. Justin Thomason

2021 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Sara Gardhouse
2020
2020 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Ken Harkin
2020 International Collaboration Incentive Recognition
Dr. Raghavendra Amachawadi
2020 SAVMA Faculty Community Outreach Award
Dr. Kate KuKanich
2020 Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award
Dr. Tom Schermerhorn
2020 Award for Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Dr. Nicky Cassel
2020 Award for Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Dr. David Eshar
2020 Award for Excellence in Junior Faculty Mentoring
Dr. Walter Renberg
2020 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Marjory Artzer
2020 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award
Dr. Sue Nelson
2019
2019 Oxbow Quest Award in Recognition of Excellence in Exotic Mammal Medicine
Dr. James Carpenter
2019 American Academy of Veterinary Pharmacology & Therapeutics Distinguished Fellow
Dr. Mike Apley
2019 Award of Excellence in Junior Faculty Mentoring
Dr. Matt Miesner
2019 Award of Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Dr. Tom Schermerhorn
2019 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Kara Berke
2018
2018 Teaching Excellence in the First Year Award
Dr. Ryane Englar
2018 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Emily Klocke
2018 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Justin Thomason
2018 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award
Dr. Manuel Chamorro
2018 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award
Dr. Chris Blevins
2018 Award of Excellence in Junior Faculty Mentoring
Dr. Sue Nelson
2018 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Emily Klocke
2017
2017 KVMA Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Emily Klocke
2017 Teaching Excellence in the First Year Award
Dr. Bob Larson
2017 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Emily Reppert
2017 Award of Excellence in Resident Mentoring
Dr. David Biller
2017 Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award
Dr. Kenneth Harkin
2017 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award
Dr. David Biller
2017 Kansas State University Mentoring Fellowship Award
Dr. Jessica Meekins
2017 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Neala Boyer
2017 Excellence and Engagement Award
Dr. Brad Crauer
2016
2016 Teaching Excellence in the Third Year Award
Dr. Kenneth Harkin
2016 Iman Outstanding Teacher Award
Dr. Robert Larson
2016 KVMA Distinguished Service Award
Dr. James Carpenter
2016 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award
Dr. Elizabeth Davis
2016 Kansas State University Mentoring Fellowship Award
Dr. David Eshar
2016 Pet Tribute Faculty Award
Dr. Brad Crauer

2016 Bud Newell Award for outstanding service
Kansas Horse Council and the Kansas Equine Industry
Dr. Chris Blevins