Dr. Debbie Musgrave Memorial Award

Awarded to a graduating student in Veterinary Medicine at AVC who best exemplifies the passion and dedication to animals that was so much a part of Dr. Debbie Musgrave's life and purpose. Debbie Musgrave was a member of the AVC Class of 2008 who was passionate about veterinary medicine and had a sincere love and respect for animals. She was particularly known for her love of Shelties and was the owner of the registered kennel 'Foxfire Shelties.' Debbie spent many of her weekends attending dog shows and managed to achieve several titles for her beloved Shelties in confirmation, agility, and obedience while concurrently working on her Master's degree in Animal Nutrition alongside her veterinary studies. The Debbie Musgrave Memorial Award was established following Debbie's death on November 1, 2007, through the generosity of many donors, particularly the class of 2008. The award is now endowed for the purpose of assisting deserving AVC students and is presented on an annual basis, honoring Debbie and those who share the dream she held of becoming a veterinarian.