Dr. Lyboldt is an associate professor of practice at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, where she obtained a DVM and served on the admissions committee as an application reader. Prior to vet school, she attended Bucknell University, graduating with a BS in biology and a minor in chemistry. She also has advanced training in veterinary medical education from the Royal Veterinary College in the UK. Dr. Lyboldt has 15+ years of clinical, teaching, and mentorship experience.
Following graduation from Cornell, Dr. Lyboldt started an emergency service at a small animal specialty referral practice and practiced emergency medicine and surgery for 12 years. During that time, she also worked at a small animal/mixed animal general practice. Currently Dr. Lyboldt works primarily with first- and second-year veterinary students, teaching a problem-based learning course that integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomic pathology, and clinical pathology. She also helps with veterinary school admissions and has a decade of experience working with high school students enrolled in her small animal veterinary summer college course.
Dr. Lyboldt has been driven by her consistent curiosity and desire to grow and learn so she can better help others. At the beginning of her career, she was motivated by helping families and their animals, and she developed a strong interest in helping develop the new generation of veterinarians. Dr. Lyboldt has worked closely with specialists in various fields, including but not limited to small animal soft tissue surgery, small animal orthopedic surgery, radiology, ophthalmology, oncology, internal medicine, and cardiology.
Throughout her career, Dr. Lyboldt has gained extensive experience in various settings, including large emergency specialty practices, small animal practices, mixed animal practices, and now as an educator at the Cornell University Veterinary College. In addition to her role as an associate professor of practice, Dr. Lyboldt has worked as a course leader for Foundation Course IIIa: Function and Dysfunction, Foundation Course IIIb: Function and Dysfunction, and Veterinary Medicine: Science and Practice. She was also recently awarded the Faculty Teaching Award, Department of Biomedical Sciences
Becoming an admissions coach provides another opportunity for Dr. Lyboldt to help others achieve their career goals and reach their full potential, a role she finds deeply fulfilling. When working with students, Dr. Lyboldt takes the time to get to know them as individuals, not just as a collection of achievements. She believes that students develop meaningful attributes through a wide range of life experiences—qualities that are often not captured by traditional measures of success, but can truly distinguish them as applicants. Through these conversations, Dr. Lyboldt learns what drives a student and what they hope for not only in their career but also in their life. These insights can help guide which veterinary college may be the best fit and inspire meaningful topics for application essays.
Dr. Lyboldt’s extensive experience working with and mentoring high school students and veterinary students and her experience with the veterinary admissions process make her a knowledgeable asset. Her experiences and insights will benefit students who are navigating how to best set themselves up for admission to veterinary school, as well as individuals who are currently applying to veterinary school and want to present their best self in a competitive and comprehensive application.
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