The Merck Veterinary Award, instituted in 1985, consists of $1,000 cash award and a plaque. It was established by Merck Animal Health to further enhance progress in large animal medicine and surgery. The award is presented to a veterinarian whose work in large animal practice, clinical research or basic sciences is judged to have contributed significantly to the advancement of large animal medicine, surgery and theriogenology, including herd health management. Click here to nominate a colleague for the Merck Veterinary Award.

Past Recipients

• 2011: Dr. Cheryl Waldner (view photo)
• 2010: Dr. Herman Barkema (view photo)
• 2009: Dr. Jacques Lussier (view photo)
• 2008: Dr. Laurent Viel (view photo)
• 2007: Dr. Chris Bigland (posthumous)
• 2006: Dr. Neil Shantz
• 2005: Dr. James Sawatsky 
• 2004: Dr. André Cécyre (view photo)
• 2003: Dr. Kerry Lissemore
• 2002: Dr. Greg Keefe
• 2001: Dr. Tim Guichon
• 2000: Dr. David Kelton