The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association recognized and honored Melinda Freckleton, DVM, with their Recent Graduate Leadership Award at their Annual Conference that took place recently in Roanoke. Each year a veterinarian that has graduated within the past ten years is recognized at the annual banquet. Freckleton, who practices with Haymarket Veterinary Service, was honored for consistently maintaining a professional approach and showing strong leadership skills.

Dr. Freckleton is a 2003 graduate of Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Her practice is primarily directed toward internal medicine, geriatrics and care of sport horses.

She currently serves on the boards of the Virginia Association of Equine Practitioners and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association. She resides in Catlett, Virginia and is an accomplished dressage rider. Founded in 1894, the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association is a 1,200 member professional organization that works to support the profession of veterinary medicine and its practitioners in the Commonwealth of Virginia.