Breathitt Clinical Pathology Laboratory
Years employed at Murray State: 4
Have you served on Staff Congress previously? No
How long have you served on Staff Congress?
The following answers were provided by the candidate. They appear unedited.
- Why would you like to serve on Staff Congress?
I want to serve on Staff Congress to be a strong, informed voice for off campus employees and to help bridge the gap between the Breathitt Veterinary Center and Murray State’s main campus. Being part of BVC, I have experienced how serving as both a certified diagnostic lab and an educational institution brings about distinct challenges that standard university policies do not always cover. While our work supports animal health, public safety, and student education across the region, working off campus can sometimes leave staff feeling disconnected from the broader university community.
Through service on Staff Congress, I hope to advocate for more equitable access to benefits, clearer communication, and greater inclusion of off campus perspectives in university decision making. Many BVC employees help advance the university’s mission but lack the same engagement, visibility, or support as on-campus staff. Working together, fostering understanding, and ensuring purposeful representation can help narrow these gaps.
My motivation to serve stems from my commitment to fairness, openness, and building meaningful relationships. By fostering understanding between BVC and the main campus, I hope to strengthen our shared sense of community and ensure every staff member—regardless of location—feels informed, respected, and fully valued as part of the Racer family.
- Please list work experience and community involvement.
Work Experience
• Clinical Pathology Laboratory Technician II, Breathitt Veterinary Center, Hopkinsville, KY
(2022–Present)
•Supervisor / Senior Veterinary Technologist, Westside Veterinary Service, Murray, KY
(1997–2022)
•Senior Licensed Veterinary Technologist, Nashville Pet Emergency Clinic, Nashville, TN
(1993–1996)
•Licensed Veterinary Technologist, Murphy Road Animal Hospital, Nashville, TN
(1991–1993)
•Licensed Veterinary Technologist (Part Time), Rivergate Pet Emergency Clinic,
Goodlettsville, TN (1992–1993)
Community Service
• Member, National Association of Veterinary Technicians (1994–Present)
• Presenter on veterinary topics to middle school, high school, and Murray State students
(1998–Present)
• Girl Scout Leader (2002–2004)
• Volunteer, Murray and Calloway County Schools (2002–2018)
• Volunteer, Calloway County Middle and High School Speech Teams (2002–2015)
• Volunteer, Calloway County Middle and High School Girls’ Soccer Programs (2002–2018)
• Church committee service and youth leadership roles (2001–2015)
- Will you be able to regularly attend the meetings and work on committee assignments?
Yes
Julianne is a candidate in the Breathitt Veterinary Center category.