Dr. Kelsey Jurek, Dr. Rodrigo Sanchez and the whole veterinary team saved mare Lovely's life, and nine days later she gave birth to Grace in the hospital. Photo courtesy of Dr. Jurek.

August 21, 2025
Words and photos by Jens Odegaard

Izzy Olsen is an Appaloosa breeder. Her place is a gorgeous spread tucked into the tendril foothills of the Cascade Range near Lebanon, Oregon. Jack Creek meanders through the meadow, and Olsen named her operation for the waterway.  

Second-year veterinary student Abigail Schnapper role-plays having a difficult conversation with a client, played by fourth-year veterinary student Kat Murphy. College alumnus Dr. Harrison Reid observes and provides feedback.  

July 24, 2025
Words and photo by Jens Odegaard

Veterinarians spend their time making medical and health care decisions for patients that can’t verbally communicate. So, veterinary students need to be able to effectively communicate with the clients who own or care for these animals.

Mosquitoes are prepared for PCR testing to monitor for three viruses potentially dangerous to both animals and humans: West Nile, St. Louis encephalitis and western equine encephalitis virus.

Molecular Diagnostics is one of the sections within the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University. We sat down with the section team to learn more about what they do and who they are.