Growing up in Duvall, Washington, just northeast of Seattle, Meg Knox found her passion for biology while pursuing her undergraduate degree. Now a fourth-year veterinary student at Washington State University, Meg is excited to begin a career that merges her love for animals with her commitment to compassionate care.
Fourth-year veterinary student Jadyn Denham can’t choose between the ocean or the mountains. She couldn’t choose between large and small animals either, which is why she’s in search of a mixed animal practice post-graduation.
With Spanish as her first language, Sonia Lopez-Lopez’ own communication breakdowns were top of mind when she chose to teach the language to veterinary students.
The challenge of figuring out what works best for his clients and patients is Teagan Davis’ favorite part of veterinary medicine. Now in his fourth year of veterinary school, that passion for medicine that benefits his clients and patients continues to propel his dream, and it hasn’t wavered.
Elizabeth Sandy was worried about paying for veterinary school but after earning the Mike Dunn DVM Veterinary Student Scholarship that financial burden is in the rearview.
Elle Nesbitt was lucky enough to grow up on a farm and surrounded by a mix of dogs, cats, horses, goats, and chickens. At an early age, that setting sparked a desire to make animals a central part of her life and career. Elle, a Battle Ground, Washington, native, enjoys all facets of veterinary medicine, but she is particularly drawn to equine medicine. After graduation, she plans to attend a one-year equine internship.
Caroline Thornberry plans to specialize in small animal internal medicine, beginning with a rotating internship next year, followed by a residency and board certification.
When Lillian Zachary ventured to Pullman from Arlington, Washington, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in wildlife conservation and ecology, it was always her plan to leave with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in hand.