Commencement : College of Veterinary Medicine

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Date/Time:Saturday, 10 May 2014 at 12:00 pm
Location:Stephens Auditorium
Cost:Free
URL:graduation.iastate.edu
Phone:515-294-9372
Channel:Academic Affairs
Categories:Academic calendar Meetings, receptions
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Commencement speaker is Dr. Michael Riegger, Northwest Animal Clinic and Hospital, Albuquerque, N.M.

Bio
Dr. Michael Riegger is currently the Chief Medical Officer and Senior Clinician at the Northwest Animal Clinic and Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In addition to the practice of veterinary medicine, he is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in all aspects of veterinary practice management. He holds numerous positions in veterinary professional organizations and serves on the Mayo Clinic Leadership Council of Arizona. Dr. Riegger has authored over 900 articles and 2 text books, made more than 400 presentations, serves as an on-line consultant for the Veterinary Information Network, and is a columnist for DVM News Magazine. He has received numerous awards and honors, including New Mexico Veterinarian of the Year and the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine Stange Award. He currently teaches and hosts a practice management course at the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine.

He graduated with his DVM from Iowa State University magna cum laude and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. He has provided the future endowed Michael H. Riegger Leadership Scholarship Fund to annually recognize a third and fourth year student displaying academic prowess and community service leadership. Both of these qualities are highly valued and demonstrated by Dr. Riegger in his life and career.