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Dr. Michael Mison Named Director and Chief Medical Officer of Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital

By: John Donges Date: Mar 7, 2017

Dr. Michael Mison[March 7, 2017; Philadelphia, PA] – The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Mison, DVM, to Ryan Hospital Director and Chief Medical Officer. Mison also will continue in his role as Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery. [Downloadable, high-resolution photos of Dr. Mison are available here.]

"I feel fortunate to work at Penn Vet and am honored to be promoted into this role,” said Mison. “I'm excited to build upon Penn Vet's tradition of excellence. Along with the leadership team, faculty, and staff, I hope to contribute to Ryan Hospital's promise of delivering advanced medicine and compassionate care, peace of mind for clients and referring veterinarians, and an excellent educational experience for our students.”

Prior to joining Penn Vet in 2015, Mison founded Seattle Veterinary Specialists as a managing partner in 2007. Earlier in his career, he served on the faculty of Washington State University, where he received the Carl Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Teacher Award as a second-year Assistant Professor in 2004.

"Blending his experience running a large referral hospital with his experience at several veterinary schools, Dr. Mison is a truly stellar candidate for this important role,” said Dr. Oliver Garden, BVetMed, PhD, Department Chair of Clinical Studies-Philadelphia. “I look forward to working with Dr. Mison to deliver the best and most advanced clinical care for our patients, an outstanding teaching environment for veterinary clinicians of the future, and a client experience second to none." 

Mison received his veterinary degree from the University of Florida in 1998 and completed a rotating internship and surgical residency at Michigan State University. He is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.