Retired Practitioner Named Distinguished Educator

Recently retired John W. Lee, Jr., DVM, received the Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award at the 2015 AAEP Convention.
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A recently retired practitioner whose enthusiastic support and guidance of new veterinarians and students helped shape many successful careers was recognized for his influence when the American Association of Equine Practitioners presented its 2015 Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award to John W. Lee, Jr., DVM.

The Distinguished Educator (Mentor) Award honors an individual who by his or her actions and commitment has demonstrated a significant impact on the development and training of equine practitioners through mentoring. Lee was honored Dec. 8 during the President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 61st Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A 1974 graduate of Cornell University, Lee founded Unionville Equine Associates in Oxford, Pennsylvania, where he practiced from 1983 until relocating to New Mexico in May. During this time, he nurtured the confidence and development of his young team members gradually by presenting challenges in a manner that encouraged independent thinking while honing their craft. Lee also promoted a healthy growth trajectory by helping his team develop professional connections throughout the industry and by presenting opportunities for career advancement.

His influence also extended to students through institution of a formal internship/externship program at the practice and his enthusiasm to share his joy of veterinary medicine and serve as a source of advice and support to the many high school, college and veterinary school students who shadowed Lee on ride-alongs

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