This year, students, alumni, faculty, and staff made remarkable contributions to St. George’s University creating proud moments of success. We selected a few of the most notable moments: here are the most impactful School of Veterinary Medicine stories of 2025:
- SGU marked the 25th anniversary of its School of Veterinary Medicine at the VetBolus 2024 Conference, celebrating a quarter-century of veterinary medical education and impact.
- An SGU alum shared his path to caring for military working dogs in the US Army, highlighting how his SGU training prepared him for high-stakes service.
- Thirty-seven SGU students and alumni earned competitive VIRMP residencies and internships across specialties including emergency and critical care, dermatology, and oncology.
- SVM faculty explained the evolving bird flu situation in the US, breaking down transmission risks, public health concerns, and the vital role of veterinarians.
- The School of Veterinary Medicine honored the Class of 2025 at Commencement, celebrating new veterinarians as they launch their careers.
- SGU welcomed the newest SVM class at two White Coat Ceremonies for the January and August intakes, highlighting meaningful family legacies.
The defining SVM stories of the past year
1. SVM 25th Anniversary Recognized at VetBolus 2024 Conference
SVM marked its 25th anniversary at the VetBolus 2024 Conference, bringing alumni, faculty, and University leaders together to celebrate 25 years of veterinary education and global impact. The milestone highlighted the School’s growth, its strong alumni community, and its continued commitment to advancing the profession.
2. From SGU to Service: Vet School Grad Cares for Military Dogs in the US Army
Veterinary surgeon Matthew Morgan, DVM ’11, shared his path from SGU to the US Army Veterinary Corps, where he now provides lifesaving care to military working dogs in high-risk environments. His journey reflects the strength of SGU’s clinical training and the impact its alumni make in service-focused veterinary roles.
3. VIRMP 2025: 37 SGU Veterinary Students + Alumni Secure Competitive Residencies and Internships
Thirty-seven SGU veterinary medical students and alumni earned positions in the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (VIRMP) in 2025. They secured placements in specialties such as small animal internal medicine, emergency and critical care, small and large animal surgery, and zoological companion animal medicine. Their achievements underscore the strong preparation and ambition of SGU-trained veterinarians.
4. Bird Flu in the US: SGU Veterinary Faculty Share What You Should Know About the Escalating Disease
SGU veterinary faculty Dr. Alfred Chikweto and Dr. Sonia Cheetham provided expert insight into the evolving bird flu situation in the US, explaining how the virus is spreading, which animals are most at risk, and why One Health collaboration is essential.
5. SGU School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2025 Honored at Commencement
The School of Veterinary Medicine celebrated the Class of 2025 at a joyful ceremony in New York, where graduates were recognized for their hard work, resilience, and commitment to the profession. Speakers reflected on the challenges the class overcame, the strong bonds they formed, and the exciting careers ahead as they join a global network of SGU-trained veterinarians.
6. SVM Welcome Aspiring Veterinarians at Winter and Fall White Coat Ceremonies
The School of Veterinary Medicine welcomed its newest class of future veterinarians at two White Coat Ceremonies held for the January and August intakes. Each event marked a meaningful milestone as students received their first white coats, celebrated with loved ones, and reflected on the values, responsibility, and purpose that will guide their veterinary journeys.
Read the White Coat story for the January intake→
Read the White Coat story for the August intake →
