Dr. Rustin M. Moore, the Ruth Stanton Chair in Veterinary Medicine, officially became the 11th dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine in September 2015. A two-time graduate of the college, Moore has served Ohio State as chair of the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, executive director of the Veterinary Medical Center, associate dean for Clinical and Outreach Programs, and associate executive dean.

Moore has taught at all levels of the undergraduate, professional, and graduate curricula, both at Ohio State and at Louisiana State University, where he served on the LSU faculty from 1994 to 2006.

A native of Spencer, WV, Moore earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the West Virginia University and his DVM and a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University. In addition, he is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.