Megan R. Ray of Weatherly, graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from St. Matthew’s University School of Veterinary Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, in a ceremony held June 7 in Providence, Rhode Island.

Dr. Ray has also passed the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, which is a requirement for licensure to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.

After completing her studies in the Caribbean, Megan was fortunate to have been assigned to Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Pullman Wash., for her clinical rotations as the final part of her journey to becoming a veterinarian, which will be completed in September.

This hospital provides 24-hour emergency care, as well as care for all sizes of animals, which has provided intense training with hands-on experience.

Dr. Ray graduated from Kutztown University in 3 1/2 years with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, with a concentration in pre-veterinary medicine.

She is also a 2015, top 10 graduate of Weatherly Area High School, and is the daughter of Cindy and Robert Yurchak, and Lawrence Ray, Weatherly.

At home are brothers Andrew Ray and Steph Yurchak, and nephew Mason Ray.