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Longtime Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Veterinarian, Dr. James D. (Jim) Smith, 86, Passes
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Dr. James Donovan Smith, longtime Hagyard Equine Medical Institute veterinarian
Dr. James Donovan (Jim) Smith, DVM, of Lexington, Ky., husband of Judy Smith passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, surrounded in love by his family. Dr. Smith was born Oct. 10, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kan., to the late Raymond and Anita Smith.
Dr. Smith earned his Bachelor and Doctorate degrees in Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University where he was a member of the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. Known affectionately as “Doc”, Jim developed a love for equine medicine during his studies. This passion led him to specialize in equine reproductive medicine and ophthalmology. Jim enjoyed a long and successful career at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute for over 40 years. ....

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