SAVMA Student Teaching Awards 2025
On Friday, April 11, the Penn Vet community gathered to honor students, faculty, and hospital staff during the annual SAVMA Student Teaching Awards. Recipients are selected by the student body in a variety of categories.
The results are as follows:
Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award: Patricia L. Sertich, VMD, DACT
William B. Boucher Award for Outstanding Teaching at New Bolton Center: Jessica Cathcart, DVM
V’28 Awards:
- Student Spirit: Rachael Keith
- Best Lecturer: Jeremy Wang, MD, PhD
- Best Lab Instructor: Nancy Gartland, MS, EdD
V’27 Awards:
- Student Spirit: Daelyn Stabler
- Best Lecturer: Mark Rondeau, DVM, DACVIM
- Best Lab Instructor: Deborah Gillette, DVM, PhD, MsEd
V’26 Awards:
- Student Spirit: David Buckwalter
- Best Ryan Instructor: Anna Massie, DVM, DACVS
- Best New Bolton Center Instructor: Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
V’25 Awards:
- Student Spirit: Nina Dellarte
- Best Ryan Instructor: Erin Gibson, DVM, DACVS
- Best New Bolton Center Instructor: Kyla Ortved, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Senior Veterinary Student Outstanding Patient Care Awards:
- Ryan: Ermelinda Brosseau, Elizabeth Gregorio, Amy Mann
- New Bolton Center: Kit DeWolf, Scarlett Loya, Giovanna Distefano
Residents, Interns, & Nurses Awards:
- Best Ryan Resident: Karl Hoenecke, BVetMed, and Valerie Nelson, DVM
- Best Ryan Intern: Scott Bertoldo, DVM
- Best Ryan Nurse: Francesca Schoettle, CVT
- Best New Bolton Center Resident: Jessica Cathcart, DVM
- Best New Bolton Center Intern: Alessandra Delucia, DVM
- Best New Bolton Center Nurse: Jamie Guiberson, CVT, VTS-EVN
SAVMA Club Awards:
- Best Wellness Event: Ophthalmology Club (Winter Wellness Candle Making Event)
- Best Community Event: Latinx Veterinary Medical Association (Mocktail Mixology Night)
SAVMA Appreciation: Sarah Burger, MS
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About Penn Vet
Ranked among the top ten veterinary schools worldwide, the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is a global leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical care. Founded in 1884, Penn Vet is the first veterinary school developed in association with a medical school. The school is a proud member of the One Health initiative, linking human, animal, and environmental health.
Penn Vet serves a diverse population of animals at its two campuses, which include extensive diagnostic and research laboratories. Ryan Hospital in Philadelphia provides care for dogs, cats, and other domestic/companion animals, handling more than 34,600 patient visits a year. New Bolton Center, Penn Vet’s large-animal hospital on nearly 700 acres in rural Kennett Square, PA, cares for horses and livestock/farm animals. The hospital handles more than 6,200 patient visits a year, while our Field Services have gone out on more than 5,500 farm service calls, treating some 18,700 patients at local farms. In addition, New Bolton Center’s campus includes a swine center, working dairy, and poultry unit that provide valuable research for the agriculture industry.