Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before her debut in academia as a Clinical Instructor of the Community Practice Service at Cornell University’s Hospital for Animals.
She transitioned into the role of Assistant Professor as founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine (Glendale, AZ, USA) before joining the faculty at Kansas State University between May 2017 and January 2020 to launch the Clinical Skills curriculum. In February 2020, Dr. Englar reprised her role of founding faculty when she returned “home” to Tucson (AZ, USA) to join the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.
As a dual appointment Associate Professor and the Executive Director of Veterinary Skills Development, Dr. Englar currently leads the Clinical and Professional Skills curriculum.
Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop new course materials for the hands-on learner. She has solo-authored five textbooks, two of which are devoted to providing students with functional, relatable, and practice-friendly tools for success in clinical communication. When Dr. Englar is not teaching or advancing companion animal primary care, she trains in the art of ballroom dancing and competes nationally with her instructor, Lowell E. Fox.c