Melissa Vanwesten

Melissa VanWesten has extensive experience in veterinary and clinical services, currently serving as Manager of Laboratory Services and Beef Research Coordinator at Ralco since May 2020. Prior roles include Quality Assurance & Clinical Administrative Associate, Clinical Purchasing Manager, and Small Animal Study Coordinator at RTI, LLC from June 2016 to May 2020. Melissa also contributed as a CVT/Groomer at Minneota Veterinary Clinic and as a CVT at Lakeside Companion Animal Clinic. In addition to professional roles, Melissa actively volunteers with Avery's Angels Gastroschisis Foundation since September 2021. Melissa holds an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant from Ridgewater College.