Beth S. Thompson, JD, DVM

DVM, 2007
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

Swine Medicine Certificate, 2007
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN

JD, 1992
William Mitchell College of Law
St. Paul, MN

BS, 1986
Northern State University
Aberdeen, SD

2025-present
Associate Professor of Practice
Department of Population Health Sciences
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA

2022-2025
South Dakota State Veterinarian
South Dakota Animal Industry Board
Pierre, SD

2022-2025
South Dakota Veterinary Licensing Board Director
Pierre, SD

2016-2022
Minnesota State Veterinarian
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
St.Paul, MN

2012-2016
Assistant Director 
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
St.Paul, MN

2008-2012
Senior Veterinarian
Minnesota Board of Animal Health
St.Paul, MN

2007-2008
Swine Veterinarian
Holden Farms
Northfield, MN

1992-2002  
Attorney
Positions in Minnesota

• United States Animal Health Association, past president and committee chair
• National Assembly of State Animal Health Officials, past president
• American Veterinary Medical Association
• National Animal Health Laboratory Network Coordinating Council
• MN One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative

• Rural veterinary service access, availability, and affordability
• Emerging and transboundary livestock diseases
• Preparedness and planning for foreign animal diseases via engagement of federal, state, local partners, and livestock owners