Meet the WSU CVM Student Services Team
The process of applying for veterinary school is not always an easy one, a
fact the Student Services Team at WSU College of Veterinary Medicine tries
to help manage. We want to help you the best we can so that your application
and admissions process will go as smoothly as possible. Chances are you may
have a few questions – so, whether you email us, call or even stop by – we
thought you'd like to know who it is you will be interacting with!
My current position involves teaching in the veterinary curriculum and
providing diagnostic toxicology service to Washington Animal Disease
Diagnostic Laboratory and the University of Idaho's Analytical Sciences
Laboratory. The veterinary toxicology service currently receives over
1300 cases per year, totaling more than 4100 tests. These cases come from
all over the Northwest and include submissions involving all animal species.
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Abbie eMeerleer Assistant Director of
Admissions and Recruitment Officer |
My primary goal is to recruit students to enter the field
of veterinary medicine and to study at the Washington State
University College of Veterinary Medicine. I want to try and
make the admissions process as transparent as possible and
to do so, I help advise students on what they can do to
strengthen their application, coursework that may help
prepare themselves and hold one-on-one conferences with
potential students. I travel throughout the western U.S.
visiting various colleges and universities to meet with
prospective students, explain what the details of a
professional DVM program and answer general questions.
States I will generally travel to are: Idaho, Montana, Utah,
Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Wyoming. Occasionally I might
make it to Oregon or maybe even California. I also travel
around Washington State to meet and recruit prospective
students, as well as talk to junior high and high school
students about careers in veterinary medicine.
When I'm not on the road, I am helping coordinate and give tours
of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine through the Student
Ambassador practicum I lead, serve as a liaison between the
admissions committee and students who are involved in the admissions
process, as well as developing new recruitment materials and
strategies. I also am on the CVM Leadership Team which plans,
coordinates and facilitates the international
Veterinary Leadership Experience, the
Cougar Orientation and Leadership Experience,, and I also assist
with the Leadership Development curriculum series.
My position is ever-evolving and always exciting! It pairs my
passion for helping people discover and achieve their potential with
my love of travel and meeting people.
A little about me: I am a local girl who grew up on
the Palouse. My family farms, has horses and raises
Highland cattle. I got my B.S. in Agricultural
Communications at WSU and am currently working on my
master's degree in Higher Education Administration.
Hobbies: My husband and I enjoy hiking, hunting,
whitewater rafting, camping, 4-wheeler trips and working
around our yard. I also enjoy quilting, baking, Cougar
sports and in my free time I facilitate student
development programs for high school students, primarily
FFA groups (I am a former National FFA officer).
Family/Pets: My husband and I have the most adorable
little girl, Grace, who is SO busy and keeps us on our
toes for sure! Since she is our first everything is
new, very exciting and I’ll admit…she is spoiled! We are
all animal-lovers, so right now we are wrapped around
the paw of our dog, Apollo. He is a Rat Terrier who
loves to play fetch, swim in hot springs and get his
belly scratched. His favorite place is on my lap in the
La-Z-Boy…very much a momma's boy! We also have a few
head of our own Highland cattle.
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Barbara Hodson Admissions Coordinator |
I
process and answer all application questions for applying students. I set up
interviews, tours of the hospital, send correspondence letters and
brochures, and make sure each student has all the required information in
their application packet for the admissions committee reviews during the
admissions process. I work with Dr. Gil Burns, Barb Robbins, and Abbie
Demeerleer to ensure that all current and future students receive the
information they need to complete the application process, visit the school
and get their DVM degree. r />
A little about myself: I enjoy all types of needlework,
visiting the ocean, camping, riding 4-wheelers and being with my husband,
our 3 grown daughters, their husbands and our 5 grandchildren. One of the
first things you will notice if you ever visit my office is all my family
photos.br />
Pets: Our 4-legged family member is Tamone. She might
let you pet her and she might not. Tamone is a tabby-Manx cross. I have been
accused by a 5 year old boy of being a not-so-nice person because I cut off
my cat's tail. Have you ever tried to explain to a 5-year-old why some cats
do not have tails? This is something you may want to think about if you want
to go into the veterinary field, because by a 5-year-old's calculation...
all cats have tails and that is that.
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Barb Robbins
Academic Coordinator
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I manage and
maintain student records for the professional DVM students in all four years
of the program. I am involved with scheduling classes, curriculum issues,
scholarships and awards, graduation requirements, and various other aspects
of the academic side of the DVM program. I also help coordinate all
fourth-year rotations, externships, eceptorships and other related fourth
year requirements. I work closely with students, faculty, administration and
staff.
A little about me: I've worked in the Veterinary College
Office of Student Services for 32 years so I know more WSU veterinary
graduates than I can possibly count. Our veterinary community is very close
and provides a wonderful environment in which to work. Outside of work, I
enjoy whitewater rafting, watching wildlife, traveling, and riding and
driving my Morgan horses. My husband and I live in the country outside of
Pullman with the horses and our boxer dog.
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Lisa Lujan
Scheduling Coordinator |
My primary job responsibility is to schedule 4th year
veterinary students in their clinical rotations. I work closely with our
Instructional Technology Manager to implement, test and troubleshoot
computer programs used in the scheduling and grading process. I support
Student Services in reporting grades of senior students, checking on
graduation requirements and assisting faculty, students and staff with the
scheduling process.
A little about me: I am from this area and so very happy
to be back and raising my two daughters here after traveling with my husband
during his 20-year Navy career.
Pets: We feel very fortunate to have a little farm of
our own on the Palouse which includes, horses, chickens, St. Croix Sheep and
Border Collies.
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Dr. Kathy Ruby
Clinical counselor |
Kathleen L. Ruby, Ph.D. is a licensed professional
clinical counselor with more than twenty years experience in the counseling
and educational fields. She has been the head of WSU's College of Veterinary
Medicine
Counseling and
Wellness Department and on the veterinary school faculty for the past
six years. In this capacity, she has counseled veterinary students and
faculty, taught classes on life skills, as well as developed and conducted
programs and workshops related to professionalism, communication skills,
stress management, life balance, and leadership within the college.
Dr. Ruby developed and supervises WSU's
Pet Loss Support Hotline,
and trains students in client bereavement management. The development of an
integrated method teaching and reinforcing life/professional success/
non-technical skills in veterinary students is a central goal of her work.
She is a frequent speaker at state veterinary
associations and practice venues. With a background and training in
individual and organizational psychology, human development and leadership,
Dr. Ruby brings a unique mix of people-skills, psychological insights, and
programmatic ideas to the profession of veterinary medicine. Her special
research interests include the psychology of high achieving individuals and
the development of emotional competence in medical professionals.
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Dr. Carolyn Wyatt
Psychologist, Department of Counseling and Wellness
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I'm a licensed psychologist who works with the students
in the Vet School. The fact that I'm here is illustrative of the College's
concerns about student well-being and the recognition that the stresses of
our rigorous curriculum can take a toll on a student's personal and
professional life. Prior to beginning my work here I had a full-time private
psychology practice for many years, so I've had lots of experience working
with a diverse population of individuals and couples with a wide variety of
concerns. Here in the Vet School, my primary roles are those of counselor,
advocate, coach, advisor, and general confidential listening ear for
students experiencing problems that interfere with their learning or who
just want to confidentially bounce some ideas off someone with an impartial
ear. I also try to proactively address issues of wellness and good self-care
so that students are better able to weather the inevitable challenges that
arise. As needs and interests dictate, I'll be doing workshops on issues
such as study skills, learning styles, test anxiety, and any other topics
that may be of help to you during your time here. I'm also a part of the
leadership team who will help you develop the interpersonal skills that are
so integral to your future success in veterinary medicine. As the advisor
for a new student club called the CVM Wellness Club, I'd like to encourage
interested students in participating in planning and implementing wellness
programming for the College.
I enjoy many kinds of activities, including gardening,
fix-it-up projects, rafting, skiing, quilting, reading, and playing with my
pets. Speaking of pets, my menagerie includes three dogs, (see the picture
above). Molly is my golden retriever, Peaches, my cocker, and Little Bit is
my small smorgasbord-type terrier. I also have a cat, ET, who bravely stands
up to the three dogs and keeps them appropriately humbled.
Last Edited: Aug 27, 2008 2:00 PM