Dr. Savson is an accomplished laboratory animal veterinarian at the University of California, Berkeley, where he oversees clinical care for a diverse range of research and wildlife species. During his laboratory animal medicine residency at Cornell University, he served on several committees, including selection committees for new residents and the American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) summer fellows.
Dr. Savson's journey to becoming a veterinarian began with volunteering at small animal general practice and shelter facilities throughout high school. His interest in laboratory animal medicine was sparked during his undergraduate years at Grinnell College in Iowa, where he led projects at top institutions, including a neuroendocrine study in dragonflies at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute of theJanelia Farm Research Campus, and several entomology projects related to nutrient cycling at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
After completing his Bachelor's degree in biology at Grinnell College, Dr. Savson worked as a veterinary nurse for the Laboratory Animal Resource Center at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), gaining experience with a variety of species, including rodents, pigs, birds, ferrets, rabbits, non-human primates, and aquatic species.
Dr. Savson earned his veterinary degree from Oregon State University's Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine. He was the only person in his class to secure a residency immediately following vet school, pursuing a three-year laboratory animal medicine residency at Cornell University. During his residency, he triaged and oversaw clinical care for a broad range of species used in teaching and research, and served on several committees, including selection committees for new residents and ASLAP summer fellows, as well as the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Book Committee, which he continues to serve on.
Dr. Savson's research and case studies have been presented at numerous state and national conferences, and he has been recognized with awards at the Annual National AALAS meeting. His work has been published in the peer-reviewed journal Comparative Medicine, as well as several non-peer-reviewed journals.
As a mentor, Dr. Savson brings his passion for laboratory animal medicine and his experience in mentorship to guide aspiring veterinary students through the application process. He has provided direct clinical and career mentorship to undergraduate and veterinary students, veterinary residents, and research staff interested in pursuing DVM, MS, or PhD programs.
Dr. Savson takes a tailored approach to mentorship, focusing on the individual's background and interests. Having received excellent mentorship in the past, he finds joy in paying it forward and helping prepare a new generation of professionals for a career in veterinary medicine. His expertise in laboratory animal medicine is complemented by his dual licensure in the states of New York and California.
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