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David E. Lee, DVM, MBA

Associate Dean for External Programs

Professor of Practice

Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
Ithaca, NY 14853

Email: del2@cornell.edu

Profile

Education

  • M.B.A. - 1999 Business Administration, Cornell University
  • D.V.M. - 1994 Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • B.S. - 1988 Animal Science, Cornell University

Biography/Professional Experience

  • 2020-present - Associate Dean for External Programs, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • 2020-present - Clinical Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • 2016-2018 - Interim Department Chair, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota
  • 2006–2020 - Hospital Director, Veterinary Medical Center, University of Minnesota
  • 2006-2020 - Associate Professor, Veterinary Practice Management, University of Minnesota
  • 2006-2020 - Director, Career Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
  • 2003-2006 - Hospital Director, Veterinary Medical Center, Colorado State University
  • 2003–2006 - Assistant Professor, tenure-track, Colorado State University
  • 2001–2003 - Executive Director, External Affairs and Marketing, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • 1999–2001 - Executive Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • 1996-2003 - Instructor, Cornell University
  • 1996–1999 - Assistant Director, Endocrinology Section, Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University
  • 1995-1996 - Associate Veterinarian, Gray-New Gloucester Animal Hospital, Gray, ME
  • 1994-1995 - Associate Veterinarian, North Deering Veterinary Hospital, Portland, ME
  • 1988-1990 - Research Assistant, Endocrinology Section, Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University

Professional/Academic Affiliations

  • Veterinary Management Group – VMG-30, 2015 - present
  • American Veterinary Medical Association, Member
  • Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, Member

University Committees

  • OACA Associate Deans for Clinical Affairs, 2019 – present
  • AHC Finance and Planning Committee, University of Minnesota, Member, 2008 – 2018
  • VMC Hospital Leadership Committee, University of Minnesota, Chair, 2006 – present
  • CVM Administrative Council, University of Minnesota, Member, 2006 – present
  • VMC Hospital Management Committee (formerly Clinical Management Committee), University of Minnesota, Chair, 2006 - present
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital Board, Colorado State University, Chair, 2003 - present
  • VTH Development Committee, Colorado State University, Chair, 2003 -present
  • External Advisory Board, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Colorado State University, Member, 2003 - present
  • South Campus Biosecurity Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Member, 2003 - present
  • Curriculum Development Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Member, 2003 - present
  • College Executive Committee, College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Member, 2003 – present

State and National

  • Board Member, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, 2019
    • Chair, Opioid Crisis Taskforce, 2019
  • Academic Liaison, Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association, 2014-present
  • VTH Benchmarking Task Force, National Commission on Veterinary Economic Issues – Member, 2007-2009
  • Commission on Education, Colorado Veterinary Medical Association, Co-chair, 2005 – 2006
  • Committee on Animals and the Law, CVMA, 2003 - 2005

Publications

Selected Publications

  1. Veterinary Clinics of North America – Small Animal Practice, Practice Management, March 2006, Lee DE, Guest Editor
  2. Lim CC, Schulhofer-Wohl SS, Root-Kustritz MV, Molgaard LK, Lee, DE. JAVMA, July 15, 2015 Financial expectations of first-year veterinary students
  3. Stockton KA, Morley PS, Hyatt DR, Burgess BA, Patterson G, Dunowska M, Lee DE. JAVMA, Dec 1, 2005 Effects of Footwear Hygiene Protocols on Non-Specific Bacterial Contamination of Floor Surfaces in an Equine Hospital
  4. Patterson G, Morley PS, Blehm KD, Lee DE. Efficacy of directed misting application of a peroxygen disinfectant for environmental decontamination of a veterinary hospital. JAVMA 2005 Aug; 227(4): 597-602
  5. Lee DE, Lamb SV, Reimers TJ. Effects of hyperlipemia on radioimmunoassays for progesterone, testosterone, thyroxine, and cortisol in serum and plasma samples from dogs. Am J Vet Res. 1991 Sep; 52(9):1489-91.
  6. Lee DE. Marketing Veterinary Services, Vet Clin of NA, March 2006.