Alan Klide (V’65), emeritus professor at Penn Vet, passed away on September 12. He was 80.

Dr. Klide received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his veterinary medicine degree from Penn in 1965. He spent his entire career at Penn Vet. He was appointed assistant professor of anesthesiology in 1969, promoted to associate professor in 1972, and then to professor in 1994. Dr. Klide served as section chief and director of small animal anesthesia, and he became emeritus professor of anesthesia before retiring in 2007.

Dr. Klide was a charter member of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia and a member of the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society. Penn Vet noted that he will be remembered as a true pioneer in veterinary anesthesia and for his dedication to the field.