Overhaul of Higher Education: How GOP Senators’ Plan Could Impact Veterinary Student Loans
As U.S. lawmakers push for major changes in the higher education landscape, the proposed reforms could significantly affect students across all fields of study, including veterinary programs. Senate Republicans have unveiled their version of a higher education overhaul, which aims to streamline student loan repayment, tighten financial aid eligibility, and increase accountability for college programs. While many of the provisions are similar to those proposed by the House, there are key differences that may impact veterinary students and their future loan burdens.
How This Vet School Mum Juggles 3 Kids, Vet School, and Still Finds Time to Read—Her Secret Revealed!
Imagine balancing the intensity of vet school with the demands of raising three kids. Sounds like an impossible task, right? Well, for Jessica Soanes, second-year veterinary student at the University of Lancaster, it’s just another day in the life of a supermum in training.
When she’s not knee-deep in anatomy notes or practicals, she’s juggling homework sessions, family dinners, and school runs. But don’t let that fool you—Jessica’s story is about much more than surviving the chaos. It’s about thriving in it and finding joy in every challenge.
NAVLE Escape: Canine Edition Launches Just in Time for Exam Week
Vet Candy’s latest book helps veterinary students ace last-minute NAVLE prep
As veterinary students across the country gear up for the NAVLE this April, Vet Candy has launched a timely resource designed to ease the pressure and sharpen clinical recall: NAVLE Escape: Canine Edition. This new release is part of the NAVLE Escape series — a collection of high-yield, focused study guides built specifically for last-minute preparation.
From Coffee Shops to Critical Care: The Unstoppable Hustle of Jovanna Perez
Meet Jovanna "Jo" Perez, a veterinary student at Michigan State University (Class of 2028), who is driven by two passions that may seem worlds apart: emergency medicine and a perfectly crafted cup of coffee. While she’s hustling through vet school, Jo’s also mastering the art of brewing, perfecting her latte techniques, and imagining a future where her two loves—senior dogs and caffeine enthusiasts—come together in the most heartwarming of ways.
Isla Farrow: Breaking Barriers and Uplifting Future Generations in Veterinary Medicine
Meet Isla Farrow, a rising star in the veterinary world who is determined to make a lasting impact both in her field and the communities she serves. As a DVM candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, DEI Co-Chair, SAVMA DEI & Wellness Chair, and SNABV President, Isla’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is at the heart of her veterinary journey.
From Sheep Labs to Surgery: How Jalea Stevens is Revolutionizing Veterinary Mentorship and Chasing Her Dreams
When Jalea Stevens walked into her first-year sheep lab at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, she had no idea it would change her life. Growing up, she’d always envisioned herself working with dogs and cats, but that day, as she touched a sheep for the first time outside of a petting zoo, something clicked. “I realized my lack of openness was limiting me,” she recalls. “From then on, I adopted the motto: ‘Try everything once.’”