Emma Impala knows the stress and self-doubt that can come with applying to veterinary school. As someone who just went through the application process a year ago while completing her undergraduate degree at WSU Pullman, Emma said it’s OK if your resume is unlike your peers’ — a diverse range of experience is most critical.
Between studying and getting time on the water, Ilaria Macchi leads a busy life. From Koper, Slovenia, Ilaria is pursuing a degree from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in biochemistry while also competing as a member of the Cougar rowing team.
Max Sitver started in the WSU Honors College pre-admit veterinary program, which allows WSU undergraduates to earn their undergraduate degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in just seven years.
The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association has awarded the 2023 WSU Faculty Member of the Year Award to Washington State University associate professor Dr. Craig McConnel.
Nolan Middleton plans to graduate with a pair of degrees in genetics and cell biology and theoretical mathematics this coming spring before continuing his education in graduate school. From Ephrata, Washington, Nolan graduated from Ephrata High School while also earning credits at Big Bend Community College in Moses Lake through the Running Start program.
Anna Blackburn recently joined our Small Animal Surgery team as a veterinary assistant, but she ultimately has her eyes set on becoming a veterinarian herself.
Kat Wishon is planning to apply for both exotic specialty and small animal/exotics rotating internships when she graduates with her DVM this spring.
Shout out to Drs. Julie Cary and Rick Debowes. For Thomas Lindgren, the emphasis on client communication and business management training are what he found most impactful about WSU’s veterinary program. Still, it’s his classmates that he may treasure most. “I could write pages about the Class of 2024,” Thomas said. “I would not be […]
Dr. McConnel teaches veterinary epidemiology to second-year veterinary students and much of his research deals with bovine health and well-being.
Known for his passion for teaching, Associate Professor Jeff Abbott has been named assistant dean for professional students at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
