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Louisiana Tech students prepare for veterinary school

May 11, 2022 | Applied and Natural Sciences, General News, Students

Students in Louisiana Tech University’s Animal Science and Biology programs traditionally have strong placement rates when they apply to veterinary medicine school, and this year is no exception.

When the next academic year begins, 17 soon-to-be Louisiana Tech alumni – 63 percent of Tech applicants who meet the GPA requirement for admission to veterinary school – will embark on the journey of a lifetime as they study to provide health care for pets and livestock.

“Each of these students has worked hard to prepare for their next challenge,” said Dr. Rebecca McConnico, Professor and Veterinarian. “We’re so proud of their achievements and look forward to the next steps for them.”

Louisiana Tech students who will be attending veterinary medicine programs in the fall are:

  • Rhiannon Ballard-Davis of West Monroe – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Katie Black of Bossier City – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Rachel Buckels of Alexandria – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Mary Cloutier of Baton Rouge – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Molly Dickens of Bossier City – College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University
  • Katie Franklin of Delhi – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Marianna Gallaspy of Bogalusa – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Kelly Gerald of Shreveport – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Zharia Gray of Monroe – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Kelsey Hightower of Blanchard – School of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University
  • Jay Miller of Dry Creek – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Ethan Neal of Pineville – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Brent Riley Nugent of Kolin – College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University
  • Zachary Roberts of Fountain Hill, Arkansas – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Sonni Tarver of Alexandria – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Katheryn Steffins of West Monroe – School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University
  • Courtney Wingate of Shreveport – School of Veterinary Medicine, St. George’s University