Fall 2024
For creatures—small to large
Washington State University Veterinary Medicine celebrates 125 years of taking care of animals. » More ...
Veterinarians
Fall 2024
Veterinarian voices
The Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, founded in 1899, is the fifth oldest veterinary college in the country. It turns 125 this year. To celebrate, Washington State Magazine asked a couple of alumni to reminisce. Here are their stories.
Linda Lee H. Wood ’76 DVM
I’m from Idaho Falls in southern Idaho so the WICHE program helped me be able to go to veterinary school in Washington. When I was looking at schools to complete my undergraduate studies, I spoke with Floyd Frank, who was head of the veterinary science program at the University of Idaho. He … » More …
Fall 2024
Graduation address to the College of Veterinary Medicine class of 2024
Greetings!
Many of you probably thought I would give one last radiology pep-talk. NOPE! Today is about reflection and memories of your amazing journey. My goal is to share your class with everyone here today, perhaps even yourselves. First, let me congratulate you.
Be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. You worked long and hard. Really hard. You’ve earned where you sit today. You are truly an amazing class of young veterinarians. Your success is limited only by your imagination. Let’s give out a huge shout for this incredible achievement!
The veterinary profession is essential.
Remember the very first days? COVID. Masks and face shields. … » More …
Summer 2021
Paul Johnson remembered
Paul Johnson was an instructional supervisor in the Department of Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology and Physiology at Washington State University, where he spent 36 years overseeing the Worthman Anatomy Teaching Museum while also creating display specimens. He passed away peacefully at his home on November 14, 2020.
Browse a gallery of PJ and his time at WSU, and read the memories from a few of the many veterinary medicine students he helped over the years.
Photos courtesy WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Memories of PJ
Veterinary students share their memories of Johnson over the years…
Kyle Frandle … » More …
Spring 2021
A race at the top
Cold temperatures didn't hold back a Washington State University veterinarian from work at the Iditarod. » More ...
Summer 2019
Medicine that lands on all fours
Pets can be a vital anchor for people caught in the slow-motion disaster of homelessness. In Spokane and Seattle, Washington State University nursing and veterinary medicine students work together with the University of Washington and nonprofit partners to deliver vital care to both homeless people and their animal companions. » More ...
Winter 2018
From the horse’s mouth
When an international archaeology team needed to understand how an ancient civilization cared for its horses, they turned to Scott Bender ’95, a veterinarian with the Navajo Nation in Arizona.
Bender will be the first to admit that his career didn’t turn out like he expected—in fact, unforeseen twists are among his favorite parts. This particular turn got him involved in a research project that has changed our understanding of a pivotal point in human history: the emergence of horse domestication for war and transportation.
It started with a surprise phone call. Archaeologist William Taylor was examining horses exhumed from ancient … » More …