DVM Class of 2024 Zoetis, Wescott, Pre-Clinical Teaching, and other award recipients

By Communications staff, College of Veterinary Medicine
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The DVM Class of 2024 voted for the recipients of the Zoetis Distinguished Teaching Award, the Wescott Awards for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, the Pre-Clinical Teaching Awards, and the Outstanding House Officer Award.

Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award

Dr. Talcott outside the College.

Patricia Talcott
Toxicologist

This award is sponsored by Zoetis and recognizes an outstanding teacher who has contributed significantly to the overall advancement of the profession through their teaching abilities. The recipient of this award is selected by the fourth-year class.

Wescott Excellence in Clinical Teaching Awards

Dr. Richard Wescott was a highly respected parasitologist, much loved teacher at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. A goal of the award is to recognize WSU College of Veterinary Medicine clinical faculty who provide outstanding teaching and mentoring during clinical rotations.

Faculty Recipients

Dr. Matt Mason outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Matt Mason

Community Practice
Portrait of Katie Kuehl.

Katie Kuehl

Seattle Humane
Jeff Olivarez outside the College.

Jeff Olivarez

Ag Animal
Dr. Bonnie Campbell outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Bonnie Campbell

Surgery
Professional headshot of Dr. Martin Suarez in a photo studio.

Martin Suarez

Anesthesia

Clinical Staff Recipients

Presented to veterinary technicians or staff at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital who played an important role in teaching in the fourth year.

Joyce outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Tiana Hibpshman

Anesthesia
Gimmie outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Gimmie Dexter

Emergency and Critical Care
Connie outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Connie Fraser

Neurology

Excellence in Preclinical Teaching Award

Dr. Lampa outside the College.

Steve Lampa

Presented to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence in character, leadership, and teaching in preclinical years 1 and 2.

Jerry Newbrey Teaching Award

Dr. Jerry Newbrey was an exceptional and much beloved professor who taught anatomy and histology at the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine until he died in a tragic mountaineering accident. Jerry was passionate about students and teaching. He was infamous for his creativity in the classroom and unforgettable sense of humor. Jerry left his mark on all who knew him – students, colleagues, and the college. This award was initiated after his untimely death to honor his memory and to recognize an increased number of College of Veterinary Medicine faculty who provide excellent teaching in WSU’s pre-clinical DVM curriculum.

Laura Williams outside the Veterinary Teaching College.

Laura Williams

Veterinary Parasitology
Peter Meighan outside the College of Veterinary Medicine in the summer.

Peter Meighan

Veterinary Physiology II
Dr. Jeffrey Abbott outside the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Jeff Abbott

Veterinary Immunology
Tasha Bradley standing outside the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Tasha Bradley

Simulation-Based Education
Professional headshot of Dr. Haldorson.

Gary Haldorson

Systemic Pathology
Boel Fransson poses.

Boel Fransson

Small Animal Surgery
Dr. Bonnie Campbell outside the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

Bonnie Campbell

Small Animal Surgery
Professional headshot of Laura.

Laura White

Systemic Pathology

Outstanding House Officer Award

Dr. Carlos Valerio-Lopez.

Carlos Valerio Lopez
Neurology

Presented to a house officer who demonstrates excellence in teaching, mentoring, and serving as a role model.