AAEP Past President J. Clyde Johnson, VMD, will be recognized today (Dec. 5) for his contributions to veterinary medicine and the AAEP during the association’s 52nd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Johnson earned his veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1962. Immediately after graduation, Johnson moved with his family to Vermont to begin private practice at the Vermont-New Hampshire Veterinary Clinic. Johnson was a partner in the clinic for more than 30 years. He sold his interest in 1993 to become a part-time employee, freeing up his time to devote to the AAEP and other interests including travel and leisure.

A dedicated AAEP member, Johnson served on the AAEP board of directors, was the AAEP treasurer for five years, and then served as an officer including the role of president in 1995. Most recently, Johnson served as the AAEP’s liaison to the AVMA Legislative Advisory Committee and is now the AAEP liaison to AVMA Communications Council. He also volunteers his time as part of the AAEP Foundation and the AAEP Public Policy committees.

In addition, Johnson is a past president of the Vermont State Veterinary Board, the Vermont Veterinary Medical Association, and the New England Veterinary Medical Association. He also chaired numerous committees and has been recognized by his peers for outstanding service. Johnson has also authored two books: Four Legs or Two–Horses and Kids Are So Alike and Four Legs or Two–The Way You Train ’em is the Way You’ll Have ’em.  Since 1995, Johnson has been semi-retired, continuing to work a few horse shows each year as an official veterinarian. He also is currently a trustee of the Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England, helping to raise money for veterinary students in that area. In his free time he enjoys baking homemade bread and pies