{"id":4076,"date":"2021-07-15T13:20:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T13:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stagewp.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/?page_id=4076"},"modified":"2025-07-14T15:36:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T15:36:44","slug":"faculty-and-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty and Staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"hero-secondary\">\n  <div class=\"relative bg-black\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"adhere object-cover\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/dsc_0802-1.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"100vw\" alt=\"VetMed faculty and staff group photo taken outdoors on HEC staircase, Pomona campus\">\n      <div class=\"adhere gradient-overlay\"><\/div>\n        <div class=\"relative container pt-56 md:pt-112 pb-144 md:pb-192\">\n      <div class=\"md:flex md:justify-between px-12\">\n        <div class=\"sm:w-8\/12 md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 px-12\">\n                      <div class=\"mb-20\">\n              <div class=\"block font-sans font-bold text-14 text-white leading-130\">\n  <span class=\"inline-block\">\n    <a href=\"\/\" class=\"block hover:underline\">WesternU<\/a>\n  <\/span>\n      <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\" class=\"inline-block hover:underline\">College of Veterinary Medicine<\/a>\n          <span class=\"inline-block mx-6\">\/<\/span>\n    <span class=\"inline-block\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>            <\/div>\n                                        <h1 class=\"t-h1-sans  text-white\"><\/h1>\n        <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"lg:flex px-12 lg:justify-start\">\n              <div class=\"w-full lg:w-5\/12 2xl:w-4\/12 -mt-80 md:-mt-112 mb-48 px-12 lg:pr-32\">\n                              <nav class=\"py-28 px-40 2xl:px-64 rounded-5 md:rounded-8 bg-gray-darker text-white mb-40\">\n            <ul>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty and Staff<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/administration\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Leadership Team<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/faculty\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Faculty<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                                              <li class=\"block my-8\">\n                  <a class=\"text-22 font-normal leading-130 tracking-20 text-white hover:text-yellow transition-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernu.edu\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/staff\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Staff<\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                          <\/ul>\n          <\/nav>\n                            <\/div>\n      \n      \n                  \n                  \n      <div class=\"w-full px-24 wysiwyg-content lg:w-7\/12 2xl:w-7\/12\">\n        <p>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.<\/p>\n<p>To delve deeper into the backgrounds of select faculty and staff, click on their names for additional information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"relative md:flex md:justify-end\">\n        <div class=\"app-gutter\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"md:absolute md:-top-32 md:left-0 w-full md:w-5\/12 lg:w-6\/12 h-240 sm:h-320 md:h-full object-cover rounded-t-5 md:rounded-8\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/dsc_0825.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"People sitting at tables\">\n                  <\/div>\n        <div class=\"md:w-8\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter\">\n          <div class=\"p-32 sm:p-40 md:px-0 md:py-80 rounded-b-5 md:rounded-8 bg-red\">\n            <div class=\"md:ml-1\/8 lg:ml-1\/4 xl:ml-1\/7 md:px-40 lg:px-80\">\n                              \t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--red\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-yellow\">Faculty &amp;<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-white\">Staff<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-white\"><br \/>\r\nOur 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.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith 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:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/faculty\/\">\n    Meet Our Faculty<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-16\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--white \" href=\"\/veterinary\/faculty-and-staff\/staff\/\">\n    Meet Our Staff<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n                          <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"my-48 md:mt-96 md:mb-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"flex flex-wrap md:flex-row-reverse md:items-center app-gutter\">\n      <div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-7\/12 app-gutter pl-16\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-5 md:rounded-8 md:h-560 bg-red\">\n                                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-full h-256 md:h-560 object-cover rounded-5 md:rounded-8 transform -translate-y-10 -translate-x-8 md:-translate-y-18 md:-translate-x-16\" src=\"\/media\/veterinary\/images\/pet-health-center-staff-portraits-661770-102.jpg\" srcset=\"\" sizes=\"(min-width: 768px) 50vw, 100vw\" alt=\"Pet Health Center\">\n                  <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"md:w-6\/12 xl:w-5\/12 mt-32 md:mt-0 px-12 md:pr-40 lg:px-80\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"md:pb-40\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"text-lockup text-lockup--default\">\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-serif  block text-red-light\">Join Our Team<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"t-h2-sans  block text-red\">At WesternU CVM<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg-content t-p2 mt-24 text-black\">At the College of Veterinary Medicine, we&#8217;re dedicated to inspiring future professionals and advancing knowledge to serve society. If you&#8217;re driven by passion and a desire to make a transformative impact, join us in shaping the future of compassionate and innovative veterinary care. Together, let&#8217;s unleash our potential and create a meaningful difference.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mt-28\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"cta-arrow cta-arrow--red \" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&#038;query=&#038;query_v0_posted_at_date=&#038;query_position_type_id%5B%5D=any&#038;1754=&#038;1755=&#038;435=&#038;225=&#038;query_organizational_tier_2_id%5B%5D=19&#038;commit=Search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n     Search Jobs and Apply<svg class=\"cta-arrow__icon d-block w-16 ml-12\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><polygon fill=\"currentColor\" points=\"11.3168217 0 9.27266614 2.39591605 14.0042587 6.6137266 8.92524936 6.42314237 0 6.42314237 0 9.57685763 8.92524936 9.57685763 14.0042587 9.3862734 9.19197579 13.6063528 11.3168217 16 20 8\"><\/polygon><\/svg>\n<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"relative my-48 md:my-72\" vue-app>\n  <div class=\"container\">\n        <app-accordion class=\"px-24 lg:w-4\/5 mx-auto\">\n              <app-accordion-item class=\"accordion-group block leading-1 opt-1\" content-class=\"accordion-group__panel wysiwyg-content\">\n          <template #accordion-trigger=\"{ href, visible, setRef, clickHandler }\">\n            <a :href=\"'#' + href\" \n              :ref=\"setRef\"\n              :class=\"['accordion-group__button scroll-mt-160', {'accordion__trigger_active': visible}]\"\n              @click.stop.prevent=\"clickHandler\"\n            >\n            <span class=\"block py-10\">\n              Vacancies\n            <\/span>\n            <span class=\"accordion-group-icon relative flex w-56 h-56 ml-20 justify-center items-center bg-black rounded-full flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-down\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 406.6c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0l192-192c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0L256 338.7 86.6 169.4c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l192 192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n              <span class=\"w-16 icon-chevron-up\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--!Font Awesome Free 6.6.0 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free Copyright 2024 Fonticons, Inc.--><path d=\"M233.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0l192 192c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3s-32.8 12.5-45.3 0L256 173.3 86.6 342.6c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0s-12.5-32.8 0-45.3l192-192z\"\/><\/svg>\n              <\/span>\n                          <\/span>\n            <\/a>\n          <\/template>\n          <template #accordion-content>\n            <div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35845' target='_blank'>Clinical Field Liaison<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>This position supports the Office of Clinical Relations by ensuring the quality, consistency, and effectiveness of clinical education experiences for students. The role is responsible for monitoring student and preceptor evaluations, identifying concerns, and facilitating timely resolution to maintain a high standard of clinical training.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35807' target='_blank'>Research Assistant<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The STRIDE Lab (Strategies for Targeting Resistant Infectious Disease and Evasion) \/ Kumar Lab seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant to support translational research focused on microbial pathogenicity, biofilm biology, antimicrobial resistance, and pharmacological intervention strategies relevant to both veterinary and comparative biomedical health.<\/p>\n<p>The Research Assistant will contribute to key microbiological, molecular, and pharmacological research initiatives examining fungal and bacterial biofilms, host\u2013pathogen interactions, and resistance-modifying therapeutic approaches. The position requires strong laboratory skills, attention to detail, scientific rigor, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative research environment.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35766' target='_blank'>Operations Coordinator<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The Operations Coordinator supports the College of Veterinary Medicine. This individual will be relied on to provide accurate data and assist in the execution of various short, medium, and long-term projects as deemed necessary to carry out the mission of the College and University.<\/p>\n<p>Position reports to the Assistant Director of Operations for the College of Veterinary Medicine.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35750' target='_blank'>Registered Veterinary Technician POOL<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><h1>This is a continuous recruitment for an application pool to fill &#8211; full time hourly Registered Veterinary Technicians on an as-needed basis. Applications are accepted year-round and will remain in the pool.&nbsp;<\/h1>\n<div>\n<p>To support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35715' target='_blank'>Executive Assistant<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The Executive Assistant provides high-level support to the College of Veterinary Medicine Dean and leadership team. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the leadership office. The Executive Assistant exercises sound judgment, demonstrates a level of professionalism, maintains confidentiality, and contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the College&#8217;s leadership team.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35526' target='_blank'>Administrative Assistant III<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>This individual will provide administrative support for years 3 and 4 for the CVM curriculum. This individual will also provide general clerical support to years 3 and 4 Rotation Coordinators and manage documents, schedules, and on-line resources.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35145' target='_blank'>Assistant Professor of Foundational Sciences<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by contributing to Foundational Sciences education, including lectures, laboratories, problem-based learning facilitation, and discussions on veterinary issues. The role also involves pursuing scholarly endeavors, such as developing a self-sustaining research program, mentoring veterinary students, and participating in post-DVM training initiatives. Additionally, the position requires active participation in college and university committees, as well as representing the institution to external agencies and funding bodies. If applicable, maintaining a California veterinary license and any relevant specialty certifications is also expected.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/35026' target='_blank'>Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by providing expertise in clinical specialties, contributing to clinical science lectures and laboratories, problem-based learning facilitation, and curriculum development. The role also involves engaging in scholarly activities, advancing clinical sciences, and supporting the training of students across all levels of the DVM program. Additionally, the position requires active participation in college and university committees, as well as contributing to institutional governance and curriculum innovation. If applicable, maintaining a California veterinary license and any relevant specialty certifications is also expected.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/34903' target='_blank'>Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by providing expertise in clinical specialties, contributing to clinical science lectures and laboratories, problem-based learning facilitation, and curriculum development. The role also involves engaging in scholarly activities, advancing clinical sciences, and supporting the training of students across all levels of the DVM program. Additionally, the position requires active participation in college and university committees, as well as contributing to institutional governance and curriculum innovation. If applicable, maintaining a California veterinary license and any relevant specialty certifications is also expected.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/34722' target='_blank'>Associate Professor of Foundational Sciences &#8211; Tenure Track<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The position plays a critical role in the training of veterinary students by contributing to Foundational Sciences education, including lectures, laboratories, problem-based learning facilitation, and discussions on veterinary issues. The role also involves pursuing scholarly endeavors, such as developing a self-sustaining research program, mentoring veterinary students, and participating in post-DVM training initiatives. Additionally, the position requires active participation in college and university committees, as well as representing the institution to external agencies and funding bodies. If applicable, maintaining a California veterinary license and any relevant specialty certifications is also expected.<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/34321' target='_blank'>Registered Veterinary Technician<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>To support clinical teaching and service in the curriculum and public practice of the College of Veterinary Medicine<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4 class='font-bold'><a href='https:\/\/jobs.westernu.edu\/postings\/33394' target='_blank'>Clinical Affiliation Specialist<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><div>The Clinical Affiliations Specialist is responsible for coordinating the development and execution of affiliations and related documents between the College and external partners as it relates to clinical rotations. 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