Darlene Donszelmann

Darlene Donszelmann serves as an Associate Professor (Teaching) and DVLC Academic Liaison in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary. Her office is located in CSB118M, with contact available via djdonsze@ucalgary.ca or +1 (403) 210-6397.

Her educational credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Science from the University of Alberta (1988)
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan (1992)
• Management Certificate from the University of Calgary (2006)
• Veterinary Hospital Practice Managers Certificate from St. Lawrence College (2006)

Dr. Donszelmann's research centers on educational methodologies in veterinary training, specifically investigating simulated client applications for dental case instruction and physiological stress markers in early-stage veterinary students. Her work bridges clinical practice with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance student competence and resilience in high-stakes veterinary environments.

She secured a Teaching and Learning Practice Grant to implement simulated client scenarios for final-year veterinary dental education, demonstrating institutional recognition of her pedagogical contributions. While no formal advisees are documented, her teaching extends to the Animal Health Technology program at Olds College since 2004.