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|Videos|July 14, 2022

Dermatology specialist on winning Veterinary Heroes™ award

Kansas City

In this interview, dvm360® Veterinary Heroes™ award recipient, James, "Jim," Noxon, DVM, DACVIM, Morrill professor of veterinary clinical sciences at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, described that it has been most rewarding to inspire students and later see them thrive in their careers. He is being recognized by the Veterinary Heroes™ program as the winner of the Dermatology category, sponsored by Phovia.

View the video below for the entire discussion. The following is a partial transcript.

James, "Jim," Noxon, DVM, DACVIM: Probably my biggest accomplishment, in opinion, is my students. I adore my students. They reflect on me, they reflect on us, they reflect on the profession, they reflect on our university. And, you know, they're wonderful people for the most part. And I mean, what better accomplishment could you ask for? Just I love to see them out there.

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