Preceptor Profile - Western University of Health Sciences

C V M S t u d e n t P r o f i l e s - C l a s s o f 2 0 1 4♥Marissa HeilI am interested in the behavior of all kindsof animals, including zoo, wildlife, and smallanimals. I completed my Bachelor’s degree atthe University of California, Davis, majoringin Animal Science with an emphasis onBehavior. I grew up all over but lived most ofmy life in Orange County, Calif.I was born and raised in South Korea and movedto Charlotte, N.C., when I was 14. I received myBS and MS in Biology from the University ofNorth Carolina, Charlotte. I am hopeful thatmany years of small animal experience andscientific research will contribute to mybecoming a successful veterinarian.Hye-Young (Erica) KimI grew up in New Jersey and graduatedfrom Rutgers University. I majored inAnimal Science, minored in the BiologicalSciences. I was a research assistant atschool, worked as a veterinary technicianat a small animal clinic, and volunteered asa veterinary assistant at an equine practice.Bryan LuiI grew up in the foggy, but beautiful town ofTiburon, Calif. I received my Bachelor’sdegree in Animal Science from CaliforniaPolytechnic State University, San LuisObispo. I worked for a small animal practiceand I assisted with elephant conservationresearch in Africa. I am interested in smallanimal medicine, especially surgery.Nicole MalecekAngelo MarcoI grew up in Southern California and receiveda BS in Human Biology from the University ofCalifornia, San Diego. I have worked in smallanimal medicine since 2001 and as an RVTsince 2009. My interests are in radiology,genetics, and theriogenology. I can’t wait tostart this most exciting journey!Elise McDevittOriginally from New Hampshire, I received myBachelor’s degree in Biochemistry fromWorcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusettsand completed my senior qualifying project inembryology at the University of MassachusettsMedical School. For the past two years I havebeen working for a contract researchorganization in pre-clinical drug testing.I was born and raised in Tucson, Ariz.I graduated from the University ofArizona with a BS in Veterinary Science.I worked in a small animal practice andhave volunteered with livestock, horses,and wildlife. I am primarily interested insmall and large animal medicine.Cynthia McGroganFollowing a successful business career, I wasinspired to pursue veterinary medicine whilevolunteering at a wildlife rescue facility inNorthern California. I’ve worked in a shelterand with equine facilities and a farm animalsanctuary. I am interested in becoming a ruralmobile vet and continuing my volunteer efforts.Sue MowattCaitlyn NealI graduated from Penn State University,double majoring in Animal BioScience andPsychology, and double minoring in EquineScience and International Agriculture. Mycurrent interests lie in the field ofpathology and shelter medicine but I guesswe’ll see where the next four years lead.Amanda PinderI grew up in Nassau, Bahamas, and justrecently graduated from the University ofFlorida with a Bachelor’s degree in AnimalScience with an emphasis in animalbiology. I have interned at a variety ofplaces including a dolphin encounterfacility back in The Bahamas.11