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Scott Campbell

  1. Veterinary Chaplain
Email Addresssscampbe@wsu.edu
Phone509-335-9637

Biography

Scott Campbell serves as the Veterinary Chaplain at WSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine, where he is an adjunct member of the Counseling and Wellness team. He provides emotional and spiritual support to clients, patients, and veterinary healthcare teams, helping to cultivate a compassionate environment within the college. Scott’s dedication to alleviating suffering within the veterinary community led him to found the American Association of Veterinary Chaplains (AAVChap) in 2022, aiming to establish veterinary chaplaincy as a recognized chaplaincy profession. His contributions to pastoral care were recognized with the Clyde J. Steckle Award for Excellence in Pastoral Care by the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022, following a unique Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) internship at WSU. Holding a Master of Divinity in Interreligious Chaplaincy from the United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, Scott is committed to enhancing the well-being of both humans and animals through his work.

Education

  • MDiv, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 2022
  • MS, State University of New York at Buffalo, 1987
  • BS, West Virginia University, 1984

Interests

  • Veterinary Chaplaincy
  • Process Theology
  • Morphic Resonance

Publications

  • Integrating Veterinary Chaplaincy into the Spectrum of Care. Invited chapter in Spectrum of Care in Veterinary Medicine, edited by G. Block, Wiley Books, 2026, (forthcoming)
  • The Story. Presence: The International Journal of Spiritual Direction 24, no. 4 (2018): 12.

Honors and Awards

  • Clyde J. Steckle Award for Excellence in Pastoral Care, United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, 2022

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