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Fourth-year veterinary student Claudia LaBianca was drawn to veterinary medicine because she is fascinated by gross stuff. She also wants to be a voice for animals that don’t have one.

Veterinary surgeons training for laparoscopic surgeries could soon be able to perfect their skills in a virtual reality simulation before ever performing the procedures on live patients.

After her time at WSU, Kyra Goldhardt wants to enroll in an emergency medicine mentorship program and eventually transition to being a full-time shelter veterinarian.

Caitlin Juneau is hoping to return to western Washington after graduating with her veterinary degree and finding a position at a small animal practice.

DVM student Nicholas Vanderholm plans to work predominantly with dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small animals when he graduates from WSU this spring.

After an uncertain, challenging youth, Dr. Carlos Valerio is committed to a positive mission. A mentor to students and colleagues, so they can achieve their own dreams, he also heals animals with neurological issues, and contributes to moving veterinary medicine into the future.

Student Ambassadors in the College of Veterinary Medicine play a crucial role in promoting our programs, research, and the care we provide.

Read about two first year students and a second year student in our DVM program.

Meet the student behind the chimes of the iconic Bryan Hall Clock Tower in the latest “Cougs Behind the Crimson” video series.

Inspired by gratitude for their own educational opportunities, veterinarian Beth Davidow and her husband, Mike Ford, established the Beth Davidow and Mike Ford DVM Student Scholarship in 2018.