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Dr. Shantibhushan "Shanti" Jha, BVSc & AH (Hons), M.S., DACVS (Small Animal), joins the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine as an associate professor of small animal orthopedic surgery. A board-certified surgeon since 2013, Dr. Jha earned his BVSc with honors from Nagpur Veterinary College and his master's of science from Oregon State University, followed by advanced surgical residency training at Tufts University.

We sat down with Dr. Jha for a Q&A.

Dr. Andrea Erickson joins the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine as an assistant professor in soft tissue surgery and surgical oncology.

Originally from Kailua, Hawaii, her family’s golden retrievers sparked her lifelong love of veterinary medicine. She earned her DVM from Colorado State University and completed advanced training including internships at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital and the University of Florida, a surgical residency at The Ohio State University and a surgical oncology fellowship at CSU. She also holds a master’s in biomedical education.

Dr. Vosburgh with her dog Astrid and horse Kisses. Photo courtesy of Dr. Vosburgh.

Dr. Haydan Vosburgh recently joined the Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine as an instructor of Rural Veterinary Practice. In this role, she instructs and trains students and house officers (interns, residents, fellows) in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings and provides large animal primary patient care as a member of the Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital's Rural Veterinary Practice service. 

Left to right: Rebecca Camden (and June), Anna Justice, senior director of development, Mary Power and Dr. Jennifer Johns listen to a speech during the celebration ceremony for Dr. John's appointment as the inaugural Power Faculty Scholar. Dr. Kate Scollan was also named the Camden Faculty Scholar during the ceremony. 

August 27, 2025
Words and photos by Jens Odegaard 

Dr. Haley Leeper, veterinary teaching hospital medical director, speaks during a ceremony celebrating 20 years of small animal care at the hospital. Kelly Warner, hospital director of operations, looks on.

August 27, 2025
Words and photo by Jens Odegaard

Newton and his handler Kristi pose with Erin Nemivant and Emmie Starchvick after Newton's graduation ceremony.

Emmie Starchvick and Erin Nemivant, both fourth-year veterinary students at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine co-raised Newton, a black Labrador puppy, for Guide Dogs for the Blind during their second years. 

Dr. Jennifer Johns and her dog Luna enjoy a bluebird day on the Oregon Coast.

June 24, 2025

Every year, each member school of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges selects an educator to receive the Zoetis Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award. Recipients are chosen in recognition of their character and leadership qualities as well as their outstanding teaching abilities, as voted by the students.