Congratulations to Southern Veterinary Partners CEO Dr. Jay Price who was named the 2016 Young Alumni Achiever Award winner from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Winners are selected based on accomplishments in veterinary medicine, their outstanding community service, and their advancement of animal health in their first 10 years after receiving DVM.

Dr. Price says he first found his love of animal care while spending summers on his grandparents’ farm helping to tend and care for its many animals.

His areas of particular professional interest include oncology, internal medicine, surgery, and dermatology. He is also a member of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association, American Veterinary Medical Association and a board member of the Hope 4 Paws Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping pet owners afford treatment of life-threatening illnesses for their pets. Additionally, Dr. Price is the veterinary advisor for both the Adopt-A-Golden Foundation in Birmingham, AL as well as the Alabama Boston Terrier/French Bulldog Rescue.

Dr. Price received his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University and his BS in Zoology at Auburn University as well. Away from work, Jay enjoys spending time with his two young boys and fishing.