Faculty and Staff
The College of Veterinary Medicine is currently under the leadership of Dean John Tegzes, MA, VMD, Dipl. ABVT. Our distinguished faculty and administrative staff, listed below, are the backbone of our college, contributing their knowledge and passion to shape the future of veterinary medicine. Contact information for each member can be found here, allowing you to connect and engage with our dedicated team.
To delve deeper into the backgrounds of select faculty and staff, click on their names for additional information.
Faculty & Staff
Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on your success. We embrace a culture of inclusive teamwork, where faculty, staff, and administrators work together to ensure our students are well-prepared to deliver expert, inclusive, and value-based care.
With a diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators who thrive in a humanistic healthcare education environment, we create a nurturing and supportive atmosphere. Graduating from our institution means more than just academic achievements; it means forging deep, personal relationships within the University community. At Western University of Health Sciences, we are committed to empowering you for a fulfilling and impactful career in veterinary medicine. Find out more about our amazing team by using the links below:
Join Our Team At WesternU CVM
Associate Professor of Veterinary Theriogenology
Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences – Tenure Track
Manager of Assessment
The incumbent will assist faculty with assessing student learning pertaining to program learning outcomes, general education, and core competency, as well as institutional learning outcome. In addition, the incumbent will support faculty in their use of an assessment management system for data collection and reporting. This position reports to the assistant director of assessment and works closely with the associate director of special projects.
Academic Laboratory Manager
This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Operations.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Research Assistant
Urban greenspaces in the San Gabriel Valley provide vital recreation for people and pets—but they also serve as habitats for wildlife that host ticks. These ticks may carry pathogens that pose serious health risks to both humans and animals. Surprisingly, there is limited data on tick populations and tickborne pathogens in the eastern San Gabriel Valley and broader Southern California region.
This research project seeks to close that gap by using a novel tick-collection approach and a multiplex molecular assay to screen for several tickborne pathogens. The data generated will help determine what tick species are present in local greenspaces, what pathogens they may carry, and when the risk of exposure to these infections is greatest.
Student Responsibilities:
The selected undergraduate student will assist in various aspects of the research, including fieldwork, sample processing, and laboratory diagnostics.