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Class of 1978

Class of 1978

Members of the class of 1978 meet up in the Old Vet courtyard during the Alumni Weekend picnic.

Ryan Hospital tour

Ryan Hospital tour

Alumni speak with Dr. Anusha Balakrishnan in the intensive care unit during Alumni Weekend.

Class of 1963

Class of 1963

Members of the class of 1963 convene with Dean Joan Hendricks at New Bolton Center.

Welcome, Penn Vet Alumni!

Starting with the Class of 1887, more than 6,000 veterinarians have graduated from the Penn School of Veterinary Medicine. We also consider the hundreds of residents, interns, post-doctorates and fellows who have trained alongside VMDs as our alumni.

 Get Connected

Today, Penn Veterinary alumni are working across the nation and around the world to improve the health and welfare of animals and humans. We want to hear from you. We want to help connect you with each other, with your School and with current veterinary students as they embark on their journey. 

  • Dr. Amy Attis, VMD Get Involved No matter your interest or availability, we have something for you.  We invite you to look through our list of ways to get involved with alumni, students, and the School.
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  • Kimberly Greiner VMD, Penn Vet Alumni Resources & Continuing Education You've done the hard work. You've earned your degree. Now let us help you use the tools your degree offers you. 
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  • Dr. Welte receiving Penn Vet Alumni Award of Merit 2013 Reunions, News & AwardsCheck to see when your reunion takes place and who attends. Also, Penn veterinarians, resident and interns have many successes.  We invite you to share your accomplishments and to nominate your classmates for the Alumni Award of Merit. » Read More
  • Penn Vet Dean's Alumni CouncilDean's Alumni Council The mission of the Dean's Alumni Council is to work closely with the Dean and the Director of Alumni Relations to connect alumni, students and the public to the Penn Vet community. » Read More
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Events

December 09
Penn Vet Alumni Reception at AAEP Convention
Nashville, TN
6:00 pm - 8:00pm
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December 11
Wednesday Exchange: "Shock Can Kill Your Patient: Recognize It, Treat It and Understand the Consequences!" (CE)
presented by Dr. Ken Drobatz, Chief - Section of Critical Care
6:00pm - 8:30pm
A bi-monthly continuing education opportunity for primary care veterinarians.
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January 19, 2014
Penn Vet Alumni Reception at NAVC
Orlando, FL
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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  • Join the Penn Vet SCAVMA Auction facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215733618602616/


    Penn Vet 2013 SCAVMA Auction
    • We invite you to join us at our annual auction to benefit the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to providing almos...
    • 231 members
  • Seeking You Updates for Class Notes: In preparation for our spring issue of the Bellwether, we are seeking your updates. Do you have a new job? Have you received a promotion, gotten married, had a baby, received an award, had a research finding, or opened a new business? Please share your good news with us!

    It's easy! Use our new online submission form: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/people/alumni/reunions-news-awards/alumni-news/share-your-news


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    Have you been promoted? Found a new job? Let the Penn Vet Alumni team know!
  • Join us at the 2013 SCAVMA Auction with a special Alumni Cocktail Reception from 5pm-6pm prior to the silent and live auction! November 22 - share this invitation with your classmates and visit their Facebook page for information and a sneak peak at items: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215733618602616/


    Penn Vet 2013 SCAVMA Auction
    • We invite you to join us at our annual auction to benefit the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association (SCAVMA) at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to providing almos...
    • 231 members
  • Tim Schwab V'07 did a great segment on the TODAY SHOW on Saturday! Congrats Tim. Catch his segment: http://www.today.com/video/today/53380309/#53380309


    Need to brush your dog’s teeth? A vet shows us how
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    Video on Today: Keep that puppy smiling bright! Veterinarian Tim Schwab stopped by the TODAY plaza with a couple furry friends to offer advice to pet owners.
  • Penn Veterinary Alumni Throwback Thursday features a photo from New Bolton Center...what are your throwback memories? Have a photo? Share it with us!

  • Penn Veterinary Alumni FUN FACT FRIDAY: Patients of Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital can Become Stars of New Penn Vet Billboard Campaign!
    http://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-and-events/press-releases/article/patients-of-penn-vet%27s-ryan-hospital-to-become-stars-of-new-penn-vet-billboard-campaign


    Penn Vet | Article
    www.vet.upenn.edu
    [October 4, 2013; Philadelphia, PA] – Patients of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital have the chance to become stars of a new Penn Vet billboard campaign! As part of the “Happy Tails” contest, which runs from October 7-21, pet owners are encouraged to post their pet’s photo on Facebook, along with a caption t...

  • Congratulations to Penn Vet Alum Eric Deeble V’13 has been awarded a AAAS/AVMA Congressional Policy Fellowship for 2013-14. He will bring a veterinarian's perspective to the office of Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) where he will be working on agriculture issues and other science related topics.
  • Thank you to everyone who came to the Penn Vet Alumni Fall Family Picnic last Saturday! We had a picture perfect day and a great time. Pictures from the event can be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/pennveterinaryalumni/sets/72157636119146065/


    Alumni Fall Family Picnic 2013
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    We had a wonderful time celebrating fall at New Bolton Center with great food, hayrides, tours of the Dairy Barn, games, crafts, live music and so much more!
  • The answer is YES! The question: are walkins welcome at Saturday's Fall Alumni Picnic at New Bolton Center. Just $10 per person (children under 5 are free). Come on by the registration tent any time between 12pm and 4pm! Hope to see you there. Questions? coles@vet.upenn.edu

  • Thank you to all the alumni who submitted entries for the Fall Alumni Picnic "Host" Contest! They were all wonderful! Our winner by random drawing was Golda submitted by Fred Fernich V'63! Join us at the Penn Vet Fall Alumni Picnic at NBC Saturday! https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554


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  • YES! All this at the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL FAMILY PICNIC this Saturday from 12pm - 4pm at New Bolton - and for only $10 per person (children under 5 free), https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554

    ~ A full meal including wine and soft drinks, bbq items with potato salad, macaroni & cheese, grilled veggie medley, watermelon, and cake truffles for dessert

    ~ We will be making personalized luggage tags with your choice of animal on the front

    ~ Professional face painter

    ~ Visit the new Equine Performance Facility and other campus buildings

    ~ Hayrides through the New Bolton Campus

    ~ Join us for Bingo with prizes

    ~ Seating under the tent with musical entertainment

    ~ See and learn more about the horseshoe collection with farrier Pat Reilly

    ~ Share your favorite memories at the "Tell a Tale" video booth in Allam House

    ~ Dairy Barn tours (limited spaces available - please pre-register on the ticket page listed below)

    ~ KIDS ZONE with games, animal mask making, MASH Unit, and more!

    ~ Family photos

    ~ Take an Instragram photo at the picnic and submit it for a fun prize

    ~ and more fun fall activities....

    TICKETS: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554

  • SUNNY, PLEASANT AND 75! The forecast for Saturday's FALL ALUMNI PICNIC is fabulous. Join us this Saturday, September 28 from 12pm - 4pm at New Bolton Center. And yes, all this for only $10! (Children under 5 are free) Full lunch, wine, drinks, dessert, see the new Equine Performance Facility, Hayrides, professional face painter, music, learn about the historic horseshoe collection, Kid's Zone games & activities, personalized luggage tags, family photos and much more! https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554


    Penn Vet Fall Family Picnic
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  • FALL IS IN THE AIR! Spend a September Day With Us at the
    New Bolton Center!

    The Alumni Fall Family Picnic - Saturday, September 28 - New Bolton Center - 12:00pm to 4:00pm
    Purchase Tickets Here: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554

    Music and entertainment * Delicious food, drinks and dessert *
    Share your favorite veterinary school memories at the "Tell a Tale" video booth * Hayrides through New Bolton Center * Visit the Ilona English Equine Performance Evaluation Facility * Learn about the historic horseshoe collection with farrier Pat Reilly *
    Kid Zone: face painting, relay races, animal mask making, MASH Unit, cake walk * Instagram Picnic Photo Contest * Personalized luggage tag making * Fall Dessert Contest * Bingo * Family photos * Dairy Barn tours (limited spaces available) * "Horse" Races * Tour Campus Buildings and more!

    TICKETS ARE ONLY $10 each. See the event schedule and purchase your tickets today: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554

  • ENTRY DEADLINE IS SUNDAY! Welcome Zekey (a 17 year old umbrella Cockatoo) to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Susan Crane V'82. Good luck Zekey! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Welcome Jacob Frances Orion Vicari (aka Jake) to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Erin Vicari, Class of 1997. Good luck Jake! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Welcome Ian Charles (30+ year old Shetland Pony) to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Nancy Diehl, Class of 1991. Good luck Ian Charles! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Welcome Natani & Joelee to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Rhiannon Woolwich Holzman V'92. Good luck! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Meet the V'17 students! Come on down to the Blockley tonight - Wednesday, August 21 (at 38th and Chestnut, next to Chili's) to meet the V'17 class! They are in orientation all week and we are doing Alumni Quizzo tonight. Come on by any time between 5pm and 8pm!
  • Welcome Maya to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Rhiannon Woolwich Holzman V'92. Good luck Maya! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Welcome Golda to the PENN VET ALUMNI FALL PICNIC "PET HOST" Contest! Submitted by Fred Fernich V63. Good luck Golda! Submit your pet today: Send photo, pet name, your name and class year to kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu

  • Our first Penn Vet Alumni Fall Picnic "Host" contest entry is in! Welcome Roscoe the Ball Python! Greg Lewbart ('88) had this snake when he started vet school in 1984 and has owned him since. Good luck Roscoe!

    Submit your entry today! Send a photo, pet name, your name and class year to Kristen in Alumni Relations at kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu. Deadline August 31, Random drawing for the winner: September 1. Winning pet will be featured on Picnic welcome poster and website!

  • Is Your Pet a STAR?!

    We are looking for the pet of one of our alumni to serve as the Honorary "Host" for the Alumni Picnic.
    The winning pet will be featured on the Alumni Fall Picnic website, featured on the registration welcome poster and mentioned from the stage

    Enter your pet today! All species welcomed. Submit a photo, name of your pet, your name and class year to kcmcmul@vet.upenn.edu or post to this Facebook page.

    Deadline: August 31. All pets will be entered into a random drawing on September 1, 2013.


  • Nothing is better than a fall day at New Bolton!! JOIN US!
    Penn Vet Fall Family Picnic
    September 28, 2013 12:00 PM ET
    New Bolton Center
    Come join fellow alumni, faculty and staff and their families for a fun-filled day at New Bolton Center. You and your family will enjoy picnic food, music, games, arts and crafts, demonstrations and much more!

    Please note: The rain date for this event is Sun., Sept. 29, 2013.https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/UPN/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=155554


    Penn Vet Fall Family Picnic
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  • Thank you to everyone who attended our AVMA Alumni Event! Live jazz music, great food, amazing weather, and our terrific alumni made for a wonderful evening. View photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pennvet/9365800591/in/set-72157634798083594/

    See you in Denver in 2014! Come see what fun and new things we have planned for that AVMA alumni reception!


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  • Here are some important tips from Penn Vet to keep your pets healthy this Thanksgiving: http://t.co/aMOdD1j8Oy
  • Ryan Hospital's Dr. Samantha Hart talks with @NBCPhiladelphia about tips to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving: http://t.co/EcQCmQJx8e
  • With Thanksgiving approaching, here are some important tips from Penn Vet to keep your pets healthy this holiday: http://t.co/aMOdD1j8Oy

Contact Us


Kristen McMullen
Director of Alumni Relations 

Email: kmcmul@vet.upenn.edu
Phone: 215-898-1481
Philadelphia Campus: 
Monday - Thursday
New Bolton Center Campus:
Fridays