Meet our educators

Dr. McConnel teaches veterinary epidemiology to second-year veterinary students and much of his research deals with bovine health and well-being.

Dr. Nelson is the lead cardiologist at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She is also passionate about wildlife and works closely with zoos and animal refuge programs to assess the heart health of animals like bears and great apes.

Phil Mixter joined Washington State University more than 25 years ago as an associate professor and he is motivated by his students’ energy, creativity, and eagerness to learn.

My favorite part about being an educator is learning from the students. They constantly challenge me to continue my own educational journey.

I enjoy being part of a team of veterinary educators striving to improve the quality of veterinary education.

Teri Olson is a licensed veterinary technician in equine surgery at the WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital. She has helped to care for horses and other large animals while ensuring students receive the best possible training for nearly three decades.

Associate Professor Jillian Haines graduated from WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2014. Now back and board-certified in small animal internal medicine, Dr. Haines’ work focuses on canine megaesophagus and platelet function therapy.

Ryan Baumwart joined Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine in May 2020. A full-time cardiology assistant professor at WSU’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Dr. Baumwart arrived in Pullman with a vision for advancing animal health through his students.

Associate professor Samantha Gizerian was destined to be a physicist but fell in love with neuroscience, particularly the developing brain, along the way.

Born into a Cougar family, Sarah Guess was destined to be a lifelong Coug. A Spokane native, Dr. Guess received both her undergraduate and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees at Washington State University. Dr. Guess went on to specialize in small animal internal medicine through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Now she teaches […]