Dr. Rebecca Ann Funk joins veterinary college equine field service team
Dr. Rebecca Ann Funk has joined the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine as clinical assistant professor of equine field service in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences.
Funk comes to the college from Auburn University, where she completed her residency at the JT Vaughn Large Animal Teaching Hospital. While there, Funk managed cases in equine medicine and ophthalmology, performed examinations, consulted with veterinarians on case management, and taught and mentored students.
“We are delighted to have Dr. Funk join our team in Equine Field Services at the VMRCVM,” said Dr. David Hodgson, head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. “Becky comes to us following completion of a highly successful residency at Auburn University. Having worked with horses all her life, she brings academic acumen combined with great practicality to the group. I am sure she will be a great asset to the college.”
Her new position is service-oriented and will focus primarily on the management of patients and clients in the equine field service section of the college. She will also participate in clinical courses offered to professional students.
Funk received her master of science degree in biomedical sciences from Auburn University in 2010. She completed her doctor of veterinary medicine degree at Oklahoma State University and bachelor of arts at Hendrix College.
