Department of Veterinary Sciences

About
Special Requiirements and Information
Degree Options
Internships and Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Degree Programs Information
Faculty

Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory

1174 Snowy Range Road

Phone: (307) 766-9925
FAX: (307) 721-2051
Email: vetscience@uwyo.edu
Department Head: Jonathan Fox

About

The Department of Veterinary Sciences and the Department of Animal Science have combined their efforts to offer B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in animal and veterinary science (see listing under this title). Several options within the major are available including preveterinary medicine and animal biology. Undergraduate course offerings of the Department of Veterinary Sciences are listed under the title of pathobiology. They are designed to familiarize students with the principles of animal disease and the basic biological and biomedical sciences.

The department operates the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory, an animal disease diagnostic laboratory (wyovet.uwyo.edu). This laboratory provides valuable hands-on experience for students interested in laboratory animal care, laboratory procedures, and research. Excellent faculty mentors are available for students interested in preveterinary medicine, microbiology, and animal biology.

The Department of Animal Science and the Department of Veterinary Sciences have combined their efforts to offer several degree options leading to the Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Veterinary Science. Courses in animal science, food science, and disease biology are the core offerings in the various concentrations. Agriculture, in its broadest definition, is the nation’s largest industry. Livestock production is Wyoming’s largest agricultural enterprise. Animal agriculture and its associated industries offer many opportunities for the interested student. Whether a student is interested in production livestock, allied fields such as meat science or animal health, or wants to apply to a college of veterinary medicine, the degree concentrations offered will form the basis for an engaging career in animal agriculture/biology. The various options provide maximum flexibility to meet the changing needs of students and their employers. For students interested in pursuing advanced research, M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered.

Several degree concentrations allow for specialization and graduate or professional school preparation. A brief description of each option and the educational opportunities they provide is given with the course requirements.

Students are encouraged to participate in activities related to their degree concentration. The university has livestock and meats judging teams; each team travels and participates in at least one major exposition a year. Each year, the Academic Quadrathalon competition is held, combining practical and classroom skills for students. Field trips, as practical teaching aids in many classes, are scheduled throughout the year. Internships are available to gain practical experience. Student organizations such as the Food Science Club, Microbiology Club, Range Club, the Pre-vet Club, Wyoming Collegiate Cattlemens Association, and the Ranch Horse Team provide additional educational and recreational opportunities.

Special Requirements and Information

Degree Options

Internships and Assistantships

Graduate Degree Programs Information

The Department of Veterinary Sciences offers advanced study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal and Veterinary Science. Areas of emphasis include: pathology, molecular diagnostics, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, epidemiology, immunology, and toxicology of wild and domestic animals.

Program Specific Admission Requirements

Open to students with a Bachelor of Science degree who meet the requirements set forth in this Catalog.

Recommended prerequisites include: chemistry, biochemistry, animal anatomy and physiology, biology, microbiology, and introductory statistics.

Preferred Requirements

Competitive applicants for either degree program will have a GPA 3.250 or higher and high GRE scores (153 verbal, 149 quantitative, 302 total using best composite scores).

Faculty

Professors:

ALEXANDRA BROWER, BSc Northland College, Wisconsin, 1992; DVM, University of Tennessee 1996; Director of Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory.

JONATHAN H. FOX, B.Sc., B.V.Sc. University of Liverpool, UK 1993; Ph.D. Virginia Tech 2002; Associate Professor UW 2008; Professor UW 2016.

DAVID W. PASCUAL, B.S. University of Florida 1980; M.S. and Ph.D. 1985 and 1987; Professor of Immunology, Montana State University 2005; Professor of Immunology, University of Florida 2012; Wyoming Excellence Chair in Brucellosis UW 2024.

Associate Professors:

MARIA FORZÁN, D.V.M. Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México 1997; M.S. and Ph.D. Atlantic Veterinary College 2000 and 2016; Assistant Professor Cornell University 2017; Associate Professor Long Island University 2019; Associate Professor UW 2023

RAPHAËL V. VANDERSTICHEL, D.V.M and Ph.D. Atlantic Veterinary College 2004 and 2011; Research Scientist and Assistant Professor, Atlantic Veterinary College 2014 and 2016; Associate Professor Long Island University 2019; Associate Professor UW 2024.

Assistant Professors:

ELIZABETH CASE, B.S. Oklahoma State University 2002; Ph.D. University of California-Irvine 2010; Assistant Professor UW 2020.

SARAH KANE, BS 2010, MS 2012, Texas State University; PhD 2017, Colorado State University. Assistant Professor and Riverbend Ranch Chair in Wildlife Livestock Health.

IZABELA RAGAN, BS (Biology) 2009, Colorado College; DVM 2014, PhD 2018, Kansas State University. Assistant Professor and WSVL Virologist

MARIELA SREDNIK, DVM 2008, Masters 2015, PhD 2017, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina; Assistant Professor.

Clinical Assistant Professor:

JACQUELINE P. KURZ, B.S. Cornell University 2006; B.V.M.&S. Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburg, UK 2010; Ph.D. Utah State University 2018; Clinical Assistant Professor UW 2020.

LANI R. BOWER, B.S. Northeastern University 2003; M.S. and D.V.M. Colorado State University, 2019 and 2014; Clinical Assistant Professor UW 2023.

Instructional Professor:

AMY RHOAD, B.S. Molecular Biology/Environmental and Natural Resources. University of Wyoming. May 2014 B.S. Instructional Professor UW 2022. Microbiology. University of Wyoming. May 2014; Ph.D. Animal and Veterinary Sciences. Department of Veterinary Sciences. Instructional Professor Since 2022.

Adjunct Professor:

GEOFFREY J. LETCHWORTH, B.S. Trinity College 1965; D.V.M. New York State College of Veterinary Medicine 1972; Ph.D. Cornell University 1980; Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2001.

JENNIFER L. MALMBERG, B.S. Doane University 2004; M.A. Chadron State University 2013; Ph.D. Colorado State University 2018; Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2022.

ALEXANDERU-FLAVIU TABARAN, DVM, Ph.D., MSc, Habil., Diplomate ACVP (Anatomic Pathology) Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2022.

SAMANTHA ALLEN, BSc and MSc University of Guelph 2007 and 2010; DVM Ontario Veterinary College 2014; PhD University of Guelph 2021; Adjunct Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2021

KERRY SONDGEROTH, B.A. University of New Hampshire 1997; D.V.M. Colorado State University 2006; Ph.D. Washington State University 2013; Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2014. Associate Professor of Veterinary Sciences 2020.

Professors Emeritus

E. Lee Belden, Francis D. Galey, Bill Jolley, Merl Raisbeck, Lynn Woodard, Gerry Andrews, Myrna Miller, William Laegreid.