Contact Information

Email: kperry@msu.edu

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Education

• BVM&S, University of Edinburgh, 2005
• CertSAS, 2010
• DECVS, University of Edinburgh, 2011
• MRCVS, University of Edinburgh, 2005
• Small Animal Surgery Residency, University of Edinburgh, 2010
• MSc Vet Ed, University of London, 2019
• Fear Free Certified, Level 1, 2019

Karen Perry graduated from The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Edinburgh in 2005. After a short period in mixed practice and an internship in small animal orthopedics Dr. Perry returned to the R(D)SVS to complete a residency in small animal surgery from 2007 to 2010. Following achievement of ECVS status in 2011, Dr. Perry joined the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), London as a lecturer in small animal orthopedics. During her tenure at the RVC, Dr. Perry completed a postgraduate certificate in veterinary education and became a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. After four years at the RVC Dr. Perry moved to Michigan State University where she is currently a Tenured Professor in Small Animal Orthopedics. In 2022, Dr. Perry also received an endowed, named professorship, becoming the Pat Carrigan Professor of Feline Health. Dr. Perry’s passion for veterinary education led her to pursue further qualifications in this ever-expanding field. In 2019, whilst at MSU, Dr. Perry completed her Masters of Science in Veterinary Education, the thesis of which focused on the importance of feedback during veterinary residency programs. Dr. Perry is an active and engaged member of AO, and serves on the AOVET NA education committee, currently as the chair-elect. Dr. Perry has published widely in the veterinary literature with her main research interests being feline orthopedics, traumatology and the correction of limb deformities associated with patellar luxation. Dr. Perry, an International AO Faculty, created the first AO Master Course in Feline Orthopedics and has presented her work throughout the world including in Colombia, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Poland, Italy and the UK. Dr. Perry has an expanding interest in the use of social media to enhance professional networking, education and patient care and acts as chair of the AONA social media taskforce.

Research Interests

• Feline orthopedics Traumatology Total joint replacement Reducing complications associated with common orthopedic procedures Limb deformities associated with medial patellar luxation

Honors and Awards

• 2023 to Present Invited to become Guest Director for the master’s degree in Feline Medicine and Surgery for Technological University, the world’s largest online university
• 2023 Named one of the top 20 women to watch in 2023 by the American Animal Hospital Association
• 2022 to Present Pat Carrigan Professor of Feline Health