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
Clinical Field Liaison
The incumbent serves as a key liaison between WesternU College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), students, preceptors, and clinical sites, ensuring clear and effective communication across all stakeholders. Responsibilities include assisting with oversight of clinical sites through site visits, safety and facility inspections, and documentation to ensure compliance with institutional standards and a safe, positive learning environment.
This role requires regular travel to affiliated clinical sites to conduct in-person evaluations and safety inspections, with driving distances that may reach up to 100 miles per day.
Additionally, the position supports the enforcement of CVM policies and procedures, assists in the training and development of preceptors, and contributes to the recruitment of new clinical sites and preceptors. The role also plays a critical part in preparing reports and documentation required for quality assurance and accreditation processes.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Registered Veterinary Technician Pool – Ongoing
This is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill – full time hourly Registered Veterinary Technicians on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool.
Western University of Health Sciences’ College of Veterinary Medicine is building a talent pool of passionate Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) to support our teaching hospital, clinical skills laboratories, community outreach programs, and public practice. Applications are accepted year-round, and qualified candidates will be considered as full-time positions become available.
If you are passionate about veterinary medicine, enjoy mentoring future veterinarians, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
What You’ll Do:
As a Registered Veterinary Technician, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both exceptional patient care and the education of future veterinary professionals. Responsibilities include:
- Assist faculty in teaching veterinary clinical and surgical skills to DVM students.
- Provide high-quality technical nursing care for a variety of animal species.
- Support wellness, surgery, shelter medicine, ambulatory, and clinical rotations.
- Assist with anesthesia, surgical nursing, patient treatments, diagnostics, and laboratory procedures.
- Educate and mentor veterinary students during clinical and laboratory experiences.
- Support client communication and exceptional customer service.
- Prepare laboratories, equipment, and teaching materials.
- Maintain inventory, equipment, and clinical facilities.
- Ensure proper sanitation, infection control, and workplace safety.
- Assist with mobile veterinary services, including occasional driving of university vehicles.
- Participate in clinical education initiatives, curriculum support, and research activities as assigned.
- Perform additional technical and operational duties that support the College’s educational mission.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humansim.
Successful candidates are compassionate professionals who enjoy teaching, teamwork, and delivering excellent patient care.