MS HC58

Commends Dr. Kent Hoblet for 17 years of dedicated service as Dean of Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, stepping down from full-time duties on January 1, 2023, to become a part-time faculty member

Recognizes substantial growth under his leadership including increased college revenue, faculty positions, student enrollment, research productivity, and global study abroad opportunities

Credits Dr. Hoblet with establishing the Animal Emergency and Referral Center in Flowood, the Veterinary Specialty Center in Starkville, and maintaining full COE accreditation over three cycles

Highlights the college's distinctive programs requiring two full years of mentored clinical education and providing students more surgical experience prior to graduation than nearly any other program nationally

Notes Dr. Hoblet's prior career including earning degrees at Ohio State University, 23 years on Ohio State faculty, and 12 years in private veterinary practice in Ashland, Ohio