Veterinary

Dr. Myra Tabet wanted to become a veterinarian ever since she was 8 years old. She studied veterinary sciences in AUB and graduated with high distinction. She then pursued her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in Szent Istvan University in Budapest and graduated in 2015. She completed her PhD at Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. In November 2018, she was ready to open her clinic and founded Dr. Paw.

Dr. Keith Stein was born in North Carolina and grew up in Tennessee. He attended the University of the South where he obtained his BA in Psychology. He worked as a counselor for a couple of years before attending Auburn University where he obtained his BS in Animal Science (1993) and DVM (1997). After graduation from veterinary school, he worked in private practice for several years before entering into a residency in Oral Surgery and Dentistry...

Dr. Sydney Pokard is an Orange County native who graduated from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. Dr. Pokard completed her undergraduate degree in Animal Science at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona in 2010. During college she was an active member of the Pre-Veterinary Club and Livestock Show Team. She returned home on weekends and summers to work with local veterinarians and volunteer at the Orange County Zoo. During her veterinary education at...

Pre-Vet Panel will feature leadership members of The Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association. The Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association exists to lead veterinary medicine towards racial and ethnic diversity, equity, and inclusivity.   About the Panelists Dr. Marie Sato Quicksall (she/her/hers) muh-ree sah-toh kwik-sawl Immediate Past President, MCVMA Dr. Marie Sato Quicksall comes from a multiracial Japanese and American family. Born in Japan, she moved to the US with her family as a toddler. She grew up in...

Carling Matejka grew up on a beef cattle farm in Alberta, Canada. She had always dreamt about becoming a mixed animal veterinarian to advocate for and help animals. While working on her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Alberta, she was accepted into the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine program. After her graduation in 2018, she moved back to her family farm and worked in a mixed animal practice for 3 years....