RUSVM Stories & News
Like most veterinarians, Ashley Bowser grew up with a passion for animals. Combined with her love for science and medicine, attending veterinary school was a no-brainer.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), new infectious diseases have emerged at the rate of one or more per year since the 1970s.
Do you have a hard time fitting everything into your day? Is it tough to plan ahead when you’re already studying all hours?
Sona Panchal ‘20 could not ignore her love for zoological and exotic animal medicine while completing her preclinical studies at Ross Vet. Beyond caring for dogs and cats, her passion for birds, small mammals, wildlife, and reptiles evolved as she accelerated through the DVM program.
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Your favorite spot on island: South Friars Bay
Studies before Ross Vet: Bachelor's in biomedical science, Sam Houston State University
Graduation Year: 2021
Dr. María José Navarrete Talloni has been selected to participate in the New York Academy of Sciences ‘1000 Girls 1000 Futures’ mentorship program. The one-year program will allow Dr. Navarrete Talloni to mentor and engage young girls from around the world who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and pursuing careers in STEM.
Deciding where and if you should go to vet school can be difficult. Find out what to expect in veterinary school to determine if a veterinarian career is right for you. Read more!
Two RUSVM alumni were selected for the 2020 Alumni Awards for their outstanding achievements as veterinarians and community leaders. Dr. Stephanie Marks ‘09 is the recipient of the Rising Star Award and Dr. Rachel Fuentes ’11 is the recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.
Ross Vet Ph.D. candidate, Dr. Matthew Valentine received a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery from Glasgow University in 1997. Years later, he undertook an internship in veterinary pathology at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (Ross Vet) which included an MSc by Research program and transitioned into the Ph.D. by Research program.
Ross Vet alumna, Dr. Kierstin Washington ’20 is currently employed as a Veterinarian with Banfield Pet Hospital in Towson, Maryland. After graduating from Spelman College, she applied to only one veterinary school - Ross Vet, her first-choice school.