Originally from southern Appalachia, I obtained my undergraduate degree at Appalachian State University before moving west in pursuit of becoming a veterinarian. I earned both my master’s of biomedical sciences and doctorate of veterinary medicine at Colorado State University. During veterinary school, I worked in a chemotherapy research lab with the goal of becoming a medical oncologist – it was not until my fourth and final year of veterinary
school that I fell in love with internal medicine. The challenge of complex cases, ability to form long-term client/patient/doctor relationships, and the culture of lifelong learning are what drew me to this specialty. I am thrilled to be taking the next step towards becoming a board-certified small animal internist at Friendship Hospital for Animals.
Outside of the hospital, I enjoy rock climbing, cycling, potlucks, road tripping, horseback riding, and volunteering. I have more pets than is probably reasonable and love to take them on adventures. We are looking forward to exploring DC!
Education:
- Appalachian State University, B.S. Biology
- Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, M.S. Biomedical Sciences
- Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, DVM
Publications and Research:
- Leverett RJ, Cook MR, Brown ME, Husbands BD. Outcome of electrochemotherapy for the treatment of nasal planum squamous cell carcinoma in a dog. Submitted for publication.
- Leverett RJ, Duval D, Gustafson D, 111 (PB099): Response of canine osteosarcoma cell lines to inhibition of the class III PI-3 kinase VPS34, European Journal of Cancer, 211, 114634. Published abstract; full manuscript in progress
