Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
Are the reindeer ready for their big night?
Happy holidays! It's your dean, who for one video only portrays Buddy the Elf, celebrating the people and animals of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
There is magic everywhere here, and as we reflect on this year, I'm filled with immense pride and gratitude for our incredible community. From our inspirational faculty and staff to our brilliant students and passionate alumni and supporters, each of you plays a vital role in making our school the premier institution for care and innovation.
Thank you for being part of it all. May your New Year be filled with happiness, success, and countless tail wags. And I hope you enjoy the (mis)adventures of Buddy the Elf and all the people and animals associated with the school who help him along his way.
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
Elf: Dean Dr. Mark Stetter
Check-in receptionist: Ryanne Green
Additional receptionists: Emily Boyd and Arely Rodriguez
Dog in waiting room: Arthur the Australian Labradoodle
Treat-making and distributing elves: Yulissa Diaz, Gabriela Monico, Kimberly Aguirre
Spaghetti-eating reindeer dog: Beauregard the Australian Shepherd
Guinea pig #1: Hollywood "Woody"
Guinea pig #2: Jonas "JoJo"
Rounds elves: Juliann “Juju” Hallum, Marin Green, Gabby Wilson, Lindsay Haden, and Michelle Bristow
Naughty horse: Murphy Mare
Naughty dog and departing reindeer dog #3: Bogie DePietro the Golden Doodle
Lunch elves: Laura Adame, Ariana Cuevas, Sulin Gonzalez, Zeenat “Zee” Kumar, Smriti Pathania, Neha Singh
Reindeer dog #2: June the Boston Terrier
Reindeer dog #2 health check professional: Cyndi Holt
Helpful kitten: Teddy the Rescue Kitten
Reindeer cow: Spicy Enchilada the Cow
Reindeer cow health check professional: Dr. Munashe Chigerwe
Reindeer horse: Lightnin Juice
Reindeer horse health check professional: Maddison Burkhart
Red-tailed hawk: Jack
Dancing kestrel: Kelli
Barn owl: Citrine
Vultures: Merry and Pippin
Dog receiving vaccination: Franklin
Dog vaccination professional: Dr. Kate Hopper
Dog vaccination elf assistant: Samantha Campbell
Production and Editing: Vu Dao
Closing Animation: Matthew Verdolivo Disclaimer: This video was produced before 2025 and may not meet current accessibility standards. These materials are not actively maintained. If you experience difficulty accessing this content or require it in an alternative format, please contact svmcommunications@ucdavis.edu
Are the reindeer ready for their big night?
Happy holidays! It's your dean, who for one video only portrays Buddy the Elf, celebrating the people and animals of the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.
There is magic everywhere here, and as we reflect on this year, I'm filled with immense pride and gratitude for our incredible community. From our inspirational faculty and staff to our brilliant students and passionate alumni and supporters, each of you plays a vital role in making our school the premier institution for care and innovation.
Thank you for being part of it all. May your New Year be filled with happiness, success, and countless tail wags. And I hope you enjoy the (mis)adventures of Buddy the Elf and all the people and animals associated with the school who help him along his way.
CREDITS (in order of appearance)
Elf: Dean Dr. Mark Stetter
Check-in receptionist: Ryanne Green
Additional receptionists: Emily Boyd and Arely Rodriguez
Dog in waiting room: Arthur the Australian Labradoodle
Treat-making and distributing elves: Yulissa Diaz, Gabriela Monico, Kimberly Aguirre
Spaghetti-eating reindeer dog: Beauregard the Australian Shepherd
Guinea pig #1: Hollywood "Woody"
Guinea pig #2: Jonas "JoJo"
Rounds elves: Juliann “Juju” Hallum, Marin Green, Gabby Wilson, Lindsay Haden, and Michelle Bristow
Naughty horse: Murphy Mare
Naughty dog and departing reindeer dog #3: Bogie DePietro the Golden Doodle
Lunch elves: Laura Adame, Ariana Cuevas, Sulin Gonzalez, Zeenat “Zee” Kumar, Smriti Pathania, Neha Singh
Reindeer dog #2: June the Boston Terrier
Reindeer dog #2 health check professional: Cyndi Holt
Helpful kitten: Teddy the Rescue Kitten
Reindeer cow: Spicy Enchilada the Cow
Reindeer cow health check professional: Dr. Munashe Chigerwe
Reindeer horse: Lightnin Juice
Reindeer horse health check professional: Maddison Burkhart
Red-tailed hawk: Jack
Dancing kestrel: Kelli
Barn owl: Citrine
Vultures: Merry and Pippin
Dog receiving vaccination: Franklin
Dog vaccination professional: Dr. Kate Hopper
Dog vaccination elf assistant: Samantha Campbell
Production and Editing: Vu Dao
Closing Animation: Matthew Verdolivo Disclaimer: This video was produced before 2025 and may not meet current accessibility standards. These materials are not actively maintained. If you experience difficulty accessing this content or require it in an alternative format, please contact svmcommunications@ucdavis.edu
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Disclaimer: This video was produced before 2025 and may not meet current accessibility standards. These materials are not actively maintained. If you experience difficulty accessing this content or require it in an alternative format, please contact svmcommunications@ucdavis.edu")
