Our guest, Dr. Rustin M. Moore, professor and the Ruth Stanton Chair in Veterinary Medicine is the 11th dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has served in this role since September 2015. “Join us on Speaking of Pets as we delve into the feminization of the veterinary profession, explore changes in veterinary education, and reminisce about vet school experiences. From increasing numbers of female students to evolving curricula and student support, we cover it all with Rusty, Janet, and Alice. Plus, hear about Rusty’s adorable miniature schnauzers, Travis, Teddy, and Tucker” and Alice’s recent encounter with an alligator. Dr. Rustin M. Moore, professor and the Ruth Stanton Chair in Veterinary Medicine is the 11 th dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and has served in this role since September 2015. A two-time graduate of the college, Dr. Moore returned to the college in 2006 and has served as the chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, executive director of the Veterinary Medical Center, associate dean for Clinical and Outreach Programs, and associate executive dean. He has taught at all levels of the undergraduate, professional and graduate curricula, both at Ohio State and at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he served on the LSU faculty from 1994 to 2006. He has served as an advisor, co-advisor or committee member for 21 doctoral or master’s students, as well as the clinical advisor for more than 25 interns and residents. He has published more than 120 peer/editor reviewed manuscripts; nearly 20 book chapters; and presented/published greater than 175 scientific abstracts, over 100 continuing education lectures/conference proceedings, and more than 100 outreach and professional presentations. A native of Spencer, WV, he earned a BS degree (1986), summa cum laude, from the West Virginia University; a DVM (1989), summa cum laude, and a PhD (1994) from The Ohio State University. In addition, he is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He serves on boards and in other roles for several organizations including the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the Ohio Wildlife Center, Ohio Veterinary Medical Association, American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, American Association of Equine Practitioners, and Diversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition, among Others. Dr. Moore is passionate about and a frequently invited speaker on topics such as diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the veterinary profession and more broadly; health and well-being in the veterinary profession; the power of the pet and the human- animal bond; access to care and healthcare disparities in veterinary medicine; One Health; and more. Support our sponsor for this episode Blue Buffalo by visiting bluebuffalo.com. BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet formulas offer the natural alternative in nutritional therapy. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. At Blue Buffalo, we have an in-house Research & Development (R&D) team with over 300 years’ experience in well-pet and veterinary therapeutic diets, over 600 scientific publications, and over 50 U.S. patents. All footage is owned by SLA Video Productions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/speakingofpets/message