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Honored Mentor
Clarence A. Rawlings
DVM, PhD, DACVS
Clarence Rawlings has had a long and illustrious career as a veterinary surgeon and educator and is still advancing our profession through his work with minimally invasive surgery. His career achievements set a high standard for all those around him. Thanks Clarence!
- R. Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS
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It is an honor to be identified as a mentor, and I thank my nominee. Nearly a half century of helping surgeons has produced much pleasure. Procedures and instrumentation constantly improve and the mutual learning makes a career exciting and fun. Teaching the next generation should ensure continuous improvement in surgical care for our patients. Thanks to those who contributed to my education.
- Clarence A. Rawlings, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Donors
- R. Randy Basinger, DVM, DACVS