WSU grad named Washington state veterinarian

OLYMPIA — A Washington State University graduate who has spent much of his career in New Mexico has been named Washington state veterinarian.

The Washington state Department of Agriculture said Monday that Joe Baker will start Nov. 3, managing the department’s Animal Health Program.

The Capital Press reported that Baker has almost 40 years of experience in veterinary medicine and held positions with the New Mexico Livestock Board since 2006.