Wild at Heart: Julia Garrow is Proving That Passion and Positivity Still Belong In Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary student Julia Garrow is challenging the negativity surrounding the veterinary profession with her passion for wildlife conservation and medicine. A third-year student at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Julia is inspired by heroes like Steve Irwin and Jane Goodall. Her mission is to work with big cats and great apes through global conservation efforts. With a background in conservation biology, she’s proving that positivity, resilience, and compassion still have a place in veterinary medicine.
From High School Dream to Global Impact: How Amanda Mills is Changing the Future of Veterinary Medicine
For many high school students, the path to a career can be unclear. But for Amanda Mills, the moment everything clicked came at just 16 years old. It was there, in the operating room, where she watched a tumor removal surgery on a python, and her future was set. The precision, the care, the life-saving potential—it all resonated deeply within her, fueling an unwavering passion to become a veterinarian. Now, as a first-year veterinary student at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Amanda is not only pursuing her dream but shaping the future of veterinary medicine.