| The years served on the WSVMA board, including the office of President, were memorable ones for Dr. Testerman. He counts those as highlights of his career and encourages other veterinarians to become involved in their state organization. Bill came to Washington in 1977 after graduating from veterinary school at Auburn University in Alabama. His undergraduate work was at the University of Tennessee. After a stint in the army working in a food testing laboratory, he and his wife Ann, served in the Peace Corps in Peru, South America. From there, he worked in a mixed practice in East Tennessee before moving to Washington. For eight years, Sedro Woolley was their home when Bill joined the North Cascade Veterinary Hospital. An opportunity to work overseas with Christian Veterinary Mission in South America was too much to pass up, so Bill and Ann lived in Santa Cruz, Bolivia with their three daughters. When they returned, Anacortes became their home and Fidalgo Animal Medical Center was their new place to continue veterinary practice. Dr. Testerman has always felt the need to give back to the community as well as the veterinary profession. He has served in various roles at the Tri County VMA over the years, and was a member of the State Board of Veterinary Governors. He has also been a member of Kiwanis for over 25 years and was President of the organization two times. He authored a book for Christian Veterinary Mission for use in developing countries, titled Raising Healthy Dairy Cattle Under Primitive Conditions and has been a lay leader in the Methodist Church for several years. During his term as President, Bill’s main goals were to support the many activities of the WSVMA. He was honored to represent the association at the White Coat Ceremony for the first-year veterinary students at WSU and to participate in the recognition of veterinarians who have contributed so much to our profession during the WSVMA annual convention. Being a part of the WSVMA as an officer and working with the competent staff, was a special privilege for Bill, one he will hold high in his veterinary career. |
