WASHINGTON, DC (August 4, 2025) — The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) named Ted Mashima, DVM, Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2025.
Mashima has been with AAVMC since 2008 and most recently served as Chief Strategy Officer, where he provided direction for and oversaw initiatives and programs that addressed educational and research priorities of the AAVMC.
As reported in May 2025, Sterling Martin is assisting with the ongoing recruitment for AAVMC’s permanent CEO. Inquiries should be directed to David Martin, CEO and founder.
Dorothy Gray, who previously served as Interim CEO, will resume her duties as AAVMC’s Chief Operating Officer.
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS: To schedule an interview with a member of the AAVMC team, contact AAVMC Media Relations. Find more news in our Newsroom.
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The member institutions of the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) promote and protect the health and well-being of people, animals, and the environment by advancing the profession of veterinary medicine and preparing new generations of veterinarians to meet the evolving needs of a changing world. Founded in 1966, AAVMC represents more than 40,000 faculty, staff, and students across the global academic veterinary medical community. Our member institutions include Council on Education-accredited veterinary medical colleges and schools in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, as well as veterinary science and comparative medicine departments in the U.S.
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