Meet The Team

Hi, I’m Mel the Laboratory Director for Southeast Veterinary Laboratory. Upon graduating from the Medical Institute of MN I worked in the fields of emergency medicine, shelter and rescue, and in a zoological setting.

While working at the St. Louis Zoo, I started a DNA lab for avian sexing along with working on several research projects. In addition I’ve collaborated with various research projects at Washington University. During each of these areas of medicine I found myself drawn to the laboratory aspect of the field. Before opening MVL in 2019, I managed a local veterinary reference lab for 12 years.

I enjoy helping veterinarians by giving them the information that they need to make the best decisions for the animals’ health. My job varies from day to day whether it’s working on research, an interesting case, or educating my employees with new procedures.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, snorkeling, and trying new recipes. I have two cats (Finn and Figgy) and my dog (Rogan) who loves to come to work with me.

Dr. Stan Rubin is a native of Calgary, Alberta. He was a member of the faculty of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan from 1984 through 2008. Dr. Rubin spent 3 years in private specialty practice in Tucson Arizona before returning to academic scene. Dr. Rubin was a Clinical Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois from 2012 until March 2018. Dr. Rubin assumed the position of Regional Medical Director for the Pacific Northwest for a veterinary corporation.

Dr. Stan Rubin received his D.V.M. with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan in 1980. He went on to complete an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at the University of Minnesota and a clinical residency and graduate program in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Illinois. He returned to Canada to assume a faculty position at the University of Saskatchewan in 1984. Current interests include nephrology/urology, gastroenterology, diagnosis and treatment of systemic fungal infections, metabolic disease and electrolyte and acid-base disorders. He is also interested in the development of clinical skills, critical thinking and clinical problem-solving. Dr. Rubin is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.

Dr. Rubin is a co-editor of the veterinary textbook, Canine Internal Medicine Secrets that was published in 2007. He has been a contributor to the Merck Veterinary Manual and the Merck/Merial Manual for Pet Health and has authored numerous scientific articles and textbook chapters.

Dr. Rubin has 3 children, and one of them is a veterinarian.  He enjoys woodworking, cycling, photography and amateur radio.

Rob was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany. He came to the US when he was 10 years old and quickly learned the language and excelled in school.

His work in the veterinary field began when he was 18 years old where he worked full time as a veterinary technician while obtaining his Biology degree from the University of Central Florida.

He has more than 22 years of veterinary experience various aspects of what it takes to make a veterinary hospital function. He recently joined our laboratory team where he is quickly learning how we serve our veterinarian’s needs.

In his spare time Rob enjoys ultra endurance sports such as ultra distance running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, and gardening. He shares his home with his little cat buddy named Cheapy.