number One Fan

Cathy Shuffield, the new associate vice president for development for the CVHS, admits to a great affection for OSU, especially the vet center. Shuffield, who holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from OSU, has spent her entire career working for her alma mater in academic program administration, alumni relations and development.

“Even as a small child, I always felt that people who took care of animals were good, kind people,” she says, noting she has fond memories of Dr. Gene Niles, class of 1975 and veterinarian in her hometown of Konawa, Okla.

But the treatment of her beloved cat, Morris, diagnosed with cancer last year, cinched Shuffield’s attachment to the CVHS. “Morris has been a patient of the Boren Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital for 14 years, where several veterinarians and countless students have provided excellent care for him over the years,” she says.

“Because of the compassion and help Morris and I received from Drs. Mike Lorenz, Mark Rochet, Katrina Meinkoth and Mary Bowles, I feel tremendous loyalty to the CVHS. I know that many other grateful patients feel the same way,” Shuffield says.

“It’s my privilege to be able to give back to the CVHS through my work as a development officer.”