Dr. Lauren S.

Dr. Schnabel earned a BS in biology from Duke University, where she graduated cum laude and was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society. At Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, she received recognition for her surgical skills and dedication to the field of large-animal surgery, earning the A. Gordon Danks Large Animal Surgery Award.

As a veterinarian, Dr. Schnabel began her specialization in equine surgery by completing an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital, followed by a fellowship at Cornell University, where she performed research on regenerative therapies. Dr. Schnabel then went on to complete a large animal surgery residency at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, during which time she won numerous awards, including the Outstanding Clinical Resident Award and the Phi Zeta Manuscript Competition Award. 

Following her residency, Dr. Schnabel completed a PhD in comparative biomedical sciences, centering on stem cell immunology at Cornell University, funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Comparative Medicine Training Grant. During her PhD training, Dr. Schnabel was awarded a five-year NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Career Development Award (K08) and was also awarded the Cornell University Biological and Biomedical Sciences Graduate Research and Teaching Fellowship, which she completed to further her development and prepare herself for her current academic position at North Carolina State University, consisting of clinical work, research, and teaching.

Since joining the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine Faculty over 12 years ago, Dr. Schnabel has built a national and international reputation as a leader in the fields of equine orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and rehabilitation. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts in addition to numerous book chapters, has delivered over 150 podium presentations, and has received external and internal funding for her research work totaling over $11 million.

Dr. Schnabel is also well known for being an exceptional mentor to the many graduate students, residents, interns, veterinary students, and undergraduate students that she trains. She was named a North Carolina State University Faculty Scholar for her great success in her clinical work, research, teaching, mentorship, and community outreach efforts. She also received the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence and the Ruth L. and Ned E. Hoffman Leadership Award.

Dr. Schnabel’s greatest strengths as an admission consultant lie in her extensive experience in academia, as well as her extensive experience and passion for mentoring the next generation of veterinarians and clinician scientists. Throughout her career, she has advised students of diverse backgrounds and experience levels, including several for whom veterinary medicine was a second career. With over 20 years of mentoring experience, she has advised many students who have been accepted to the nation’s top veterinary schools, including Cornell, NC State, Tufts, CSU, UPenn, Ohio, UC Davis, UFlorida, UGA, Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, and many more

Dr. Schnabel is adept at discovering and highlighting what makes each student unique and competitive as an applicant based on her firsthand knowledge of the admissions process. Her friendly and warm demeanor, combined with her strategic and organized approach, ensures that students feel comfortable receiving all the skills they need to succeed in their pursuit of a career in veterinary medicine.