Ms. Nathalie Mather-L'Huillier joins RUSVM as Postgraduate and Research Administrator. Mather-L'Huillier earned her BSc in Toxicology from Edinburgh Napier University, and PhD in Molecular Physiology from University of Edinburgh.  She comes to RUSVM from the University of Edinburgh where she held the position of postgraduate research admissions and recruitment manager. In her new role, Mather-L'Huillier will lead the postgraduate & research administrative team in support of the strategic goals of RUSVM to expanding the research and postgraduate programs. She will be instrumental in the development and delivery of research and taught postgraduate programs as well as in obtaining full accreditation for RUSVM postgraduate programs from the St Kitts and Nevis Ministry of Education.

Mr. Jaime McCall has been promoted from Lab Services Technician Trainee to Lab Services Technician. In his new role, McCall will be responsible for carrying out lab services including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Urinalysis, Cytology, Microbiology, Serology, Research and Student Labs.

Ms. Patrice Bernier has been promoted from Lab Services Administrative Assistant to Lab Services Technician Trainee. In her new role, Bernier will assist in conducting tests including Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, Parasitology, Urinalysis, Cytology, Microbiology, Serology, Research and Student Labs.

Ms. Shamara Welcome joins RUSVM as a Lab Services Technician. Welcome is a graduate of the University of Manchester, England where she obtained her Master's in Biochemistry. She has a strong interest in research. In her new role, Welcome will be responsible for carrying out  diagnostic and research testing; and providing assistance in the set up and breakdown of student labs.

Mr. Kadeen Tyson joins the Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Technician Trainee. Tyson has previous experience working with dogs and monkeys at the Biomedical Research Foundation here in St. Kitts. In his new role, Tyson will be supporting the faculty and students in large animal surgery labs as well as small animal surgical cases in the clinic.

Mr. Serfert Vaughan has been promoted from Campus Patrol to Mobile Patrol Specialist I. In his new role, Vaughan will primarily be responsible for providing timely emergency response to members of the RUSVM community around the island.

Ms. Alicia Gaffney joins RUSVM as Registered Veterinary Technician. Gaffney comes to RUSVM from San Francisco where she was a Veterinary Technician at the Marina Pet Hospital and more recently a Vet Tech and Safety Manager at San Mateo Animal Hospital. Gaffney will be with RUSVM for one year working with hospitalized cases in the ICU, supporting the clinicians in daily appointments and assisting students whenever needed. Gaffney is also skilled in dental prophylaxis and phlebotomy.

Mr. Jeremy DeRicco joins RUSVM as Researcher and
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administrator. DeRicco completed his BS in microbiology and later obtained a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. He spent five years in basic research in vascular molecular biology and small animal research and has four years' experience as a Training and Compliance Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh. In his new role, DeRicco will provide operational, administrative and database management support services to the Research Department, as well as oversee and coordinate IACUC compliance activities.

Ms. Laurie Roberson joins RUSVM as Clinical Affairs Administrative Assistant. Roberson completed her B.S. in Agricultural Communications from Oklahoma State University, and a M.A. in Liberal Arts from Baker University before completing her Ed.S. in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Technological University. Roberson has experience in various areas of university academic affairs including academic advising, recruiting, retention, diversity and study abroad programs, residential life with learning communities, peer mentor programs, student organizations, summer orientation and student leadership development. In her new role, Roberson will work directly with the Associate Dean for Veterinary Clinical Affairs, assisting with placements and serving as the first point of contact for RUSVM clinical students. 

Mr. Matt Haga joins RUSVM as Director of Information Technology (IT). Haga has been working in the technology industry since 1995. His background includes consulting, network engineering, security auditing, database development, systems administration and IT leadership/management. Haga received his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Emory & Henry College and holds several IT certifications including MCSE, Security+, CCNA, and CCAI. In his new role, Haga will be responsible for overseeing all divisions of IT including infrastructure, application development, and technology support. Haga will work closely with the campus leaders and the CIO of DeVry Medical International to develop and implement an annual business plans and a long-term strategic IT vision.

Ms. Michaela Witcher joins RUSVM as Anesthesia Technologist. Witcher joins RUSVM from Bel Rea Institute of Animal Hospital in Denver Colorado having had more than ten years of clinical instruction experience. In her new role, Witcher will primarily teach pre-clinical veterinary students the fundamentals in small and large anesthesia through both live animal and simulation labs. In addition she will take on the role as a clinic anesthetist providing anesthesia support to our community practice and specialty services.