Honored Mentor

Jan F. Hawkins

DVM, DACVS

Jan was a mentor that pushed me to be better every time. I would not be in this position if he had not believed in me and passed me throughout my residency as well as my career.
- Sabrina H. Brounts, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS

Dr. Hawkins is one of the most committed mentors within our veterinary academic community. His dedication to the students, interns, and residents over the years has been exceptional. He helped mold me and hundreds of others into the veterinarians we are today.
- Michael Fugaro, VMD, DACVS

Dr. Hawkins heavily influenced my career by displaying and teaching decisiveness and efficiency. He is also extremely passionate about his patients and case success. He instills this in his residents and even in his students.
- Caroline Gillespie Harmon, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Jan Hawkins has been an inspirational mentor who shows a passion for surgery and its ability to help patients. He also has continued to work hard for the advancement of the ACVS.
- Timothy B. Lescun, BVSc, MS, PhD, DACVS

Dr. Hawkins is a fantastic mentor with a wealth of knowledge to share.
- Laurinda J. Oliver, BVSc, DACVS (Large Animal)

Jan has definitely influenced my professional career by teaching me that nothing is impossible. Jan likes to handle difficult cases and taught me that the horse has a chance if you are willing to give him that chance! Jan is a true inspiration when it comes to being a great surgeon, a great dad, and an athlete!
- Karine Pader, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)

Jan was instrumental through his inexhaustible enthusiasm for his profession.
- Frederik E. Pauwels, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal)

Dr. Hawkins has always been a huge support to be, both professionally and personally. He has helped me get to where I am in my career and is always caring and genuinely interested in what is going on in my life.
- Sarah Waxman, DVM, MS, DACVS (Large Animal)