Kelly Named Boilermaker Honoree

August 18, 2010 — 

Dr. Jason Kelly, 2003 graduate of Purdue College of Veterinary Medicine, was recently recognized as a Boilermaker 40 Under 40 honoree. The 40 Under 40 recognizes young Purdue graduates that are making a profound difference in their professions, communities, our nation, and the world.

Kelly used his time at Purdue to participate in research projects and connect with alumni in his filed. "Faculty at Purdue were kind enough to allow participation on special projects and to get me into contact with influential people that could provide excellent off campus learning experiences," he notes.

After receiving his bachelor's in animal science and doctorate in veterinary medicine (DVM) both from Purdue, Kelly started at Suidae Health Production in Iowa in 2003. He has since became an owner and is currently managing partner in the practice. He continues to enrich the veterinary field with herd health and production consulting, journal publications, and by speaking at veterinary and swine producer meetings all over the world.

In 2008, Kelly was named the first Young Swine Vet of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), an award that is now given annually to an AASV member within five years of graduation who has demonstrated exemplary service and proficiency early in his career. "I enjoy working with pig farmers who are dedicated to providing safe, nutritious, and great tasting pork to the world," he says. "Our clients are passionate about what they do. It is exciting to be able to help them succeed."