Gregory L. Ferraro, DVM, has been appointed associate director of the William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, effective July 1. He oversees the Large Animal Clinic.

Ferraro succeeds John Madigan, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, who steps back into his teaching, research, and service activities in equine medicine and his duties as director of the International Animal Welfare and Training Institute.

The associate director oversees emergency, inpatient and on-farm veterinary services for horses, food animals, camelids, and backyard livestock.

Ferraro will direct the hospital’s training program for veterinary students to develop clinical skills in equine and livestock surgery, medicine, reproduction, intensive care, and other areas. Ferraro will also supervise the residency program for veterinarians seeking to specialize in large animal or equine medicine