Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Marlie Nightengale, DVM, MS, DACVP (CP)
I did my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma State University in Biology and veterinary school at Louisiana State University, where I graduated in 2021. Following graduation, I completed a small animal rotating internship at Virginia Tech, followed by a specialty internship with the Virginia Tech oncology service. I remained at VT for my clinical pathology residency and master's degree, both of which I completed in the summer of 2026. I joined Oregon State University as a clinical pathologist in late summer of 2026.
Rabies in Oregon: What to know if you find a bat in your home
Sept. 1, 2026
Bats play an important role in Oregon’s ecosystems, but they can also carry rabies, a serious viral disease that affects the nervous system. The Oregon Health Authority and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife encourage people to appreciate bats from a safe distance and take precautions to prevent potential rabies exposure.
Lyndsey Werhane, DVM
Prior to joining Oregon State University, I was at Washington State University. There I received my DVM in May 2026 and discovered my interest in pathology. Learning about disease has always been my favorite part of medicine, so I am excited to be here at OSU to begin my training as a veterinary anatomic pathologist. Outside of the diagnostics lab, I enjoy a variety of crafts, such as knitting, crochet, embroidery, and pottery, as well as hiking and lounging on the couch with my partner and two dogs, Grog and Sprig.
Meet the Section: Veterinary Bacteriology and Parasitology
Colonies of Francisella tularensis isolated by bacteriologists at the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory growing on a chocolate agar plate.
Veterinary Bacteriology and Parasitology within the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at Oregon State University's Gary R. Carlson, MD, College of Veterinary Medicine coordinates testing for bacterial pathogens and parasite infections. We sat down with section supervisor Stephanie Putz to learn more about the section’s crucial role in animal disease surveillance and testing.