Akin Named 2022 Alumnus of the Year
The College of Veterinary Medicine is proud to recognize Mark Akin of Collierville, Tennessee as the 2022 Alumni of the Year.
The Shannon, Mississippi native always knew he was destined to be an equine veterinarian. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in animal science from MSU, he went on to complete his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at MSU CVM – graduating in 1986.
After graduation, Dr. Akin practiced on the thoroughbred racetracks of Maryland, where he was lucky enough to have four Kentucky Derby runners, six Preakness Stakes runners, and five Belmont Stakes runners. He later went on to open Akin Equine Veterinary Services in Collierville, where he specializes in providing equine ambulatory practices. Dr. Akin has been in Equine Sports Medicine Practice for 36 years. He is a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association, Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association, and the American Horse Council. Within the AAEP he has served on several committees including The Equine Welfare and Public Policy Committee, Show Horse Committee, and The Purchase Committee. Dr. Akin is also active with The Foundation for The Horse.
He credits MSU’s top quality education with preparing him for success in his career.
Dr. Akin is a friend of the College and supports many scholarships and projects within MSU CVM– including the Drs. Mark and Carol Akin Equine Scholarship, the Dr. Carol Akin Feline Scholarship, the Drs. Mark and Carol Akin Equine Client Consultation Room, and most recently, the inception of Bully’s Bowl.
Congratulations once again to MSU CVM’s 2022 Alumnus of the Year – Dr. Mark Akin!
