The American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV) honored Daryl Olsen, DVM, with the Meritorious Service Award during it’s 53rd Annual Meeting in Indianapolis. The award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service to the AASV.
Olsen grew up on a livestock farm in South Dakota. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at South Dakota State University and DVM at Iowa State University. After graduation in 1982, he went to the Audubon Veterinary Clinic, which at the time was a traditional mixed-animal veterinary clinic. Audubon-Manning Veterinary Clinic (AMVC) has since developed into a diversified veterinary practice and swine production company doing business in 15 states, employing 23 veterinarians and 750 total employees. Olsen is a partner at AMVC and serves as a managing partner for AMVC, LLC.
Olsen was integral in establishing the Swine Medicine Education Center at Iowa State University. He currently serves on the board of directors. As well, he chairs the Swine Health Information Center’s board of directors. He is committed to his community, as evidenced by his philanthropic leadership.
The Meritorious Service award is awarded to someone who has given tirelessly to the AASV. Service has played a major role in Olsen’s career. Over the years, he has served on the AASV Fountain Auction Committee, multiple issue-based committees, the Program Planning Committee, and was president in 2007.
Olsen’s peers say they admire his ability to bring out the best in those around him. He has built a swine veterinary and management business whose greatest accomplishment may be encouraging and allowing the growth and development of his colleagues in the swine veterinary profession, AASV said in a release.
“Being recognized by your peers is probably the greatest achievement in a professional career. But more importantly, my involvement in AASV has provided me with unbelievable personal and professional satisfaction. AASV is an amazing organization, and I am so proud to be a member,” Olsen said in the release.
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