- AASV presented the 2026 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year Award to Dr. Elizabeth Noblett at its 57th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
- The award honors veterinarians within five years of graduation who demonstrate outstanding service and professional achievement.
- Noblett is a veterinarian with Smithfield, supporting sow farm and grow-finish operations in the southeastern United States.
- She earned her BS, MAS, and DVM from North Carolina State University and developed her interest in swine production during college.
- Noblett has remained active in AASV through presentations, committee leadership, and participation in the Early-Career Swine Veterinarian Development program.
Dr. Elizabeth Noblett has been named the 2026 Young Swine Veterinarian of the Year by the American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), an honor recognizing emerging leaders in the swine veterinary profession. The award was presented during the organization’s 57th Annual Meeting in Las Vegas.
Originally from Gastonia, North Carolina, Noblett earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in animal science and her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from North Carolina State University. Her interest in swine production began during an early laboratory experience at the university’s swine unit.
Career in Swine Health
After graduating in 2020, Noblett joined The Maschhoffs as a herd veterinarian. In 2023, she moved to Smithfield, where she now oversees sow farm operations and associated grow-finish sites across the southeastern United States.
She has focused on supporting herd health and production outcomes while contributing to the broader role of animal agriculture in global food production.
Leadership and Mentorship
Noblett has been actively involved with AASV since her student years. She has presented at the AASV Annual Meeting, served as the student podcast coordinator, and currently chairs the organization’s Communications Committee. She also participated in the inaugural class of the AASV Early-Career Swine Veterinarian Development program.
Colleagues and mentors who nominated her for the award highlighted her leadership, mentorship, and commitment to innovation within swine veterinary medicine.
Information sourced from the association’s press release.
