How Janeece Richardson Is Healing the World with Heart, Curiosity, and Courage
If you ask new grad, Dr. Janeece Richardson, what she’d be doing if she weren’t a veterinarian, her answer reveals as much about her spirit as it does her skill: she’d be capturing emotion through a camera lens or creating joy on a plate. A natural storyteller and nurturer, Janeece has always been drawn to making others feel seen, heard, and cared for—whether that’s through the comforting aroma of a homemade dish or the quiet magic of a perfectly timed photograph.
Defying Odds: How Vet Student and Mom, Ashley Oppermann, Merges Motherhood with Veterinary Medicine
In Madison, Wisconsin, Ashley Oppermann, a third-year veterinary student at UW-Madison, begins her day much like any other student. But Ashley is not just any student – she is a mother, a wife, and a dreamer who's breaking barriers and redefining what it means to be a veterinary student in today's demanding world.
From Milking Cows at 3AM to Belting Show Tunes in Scrubs: How Isabella DiDio Is Changing Vet Med With Heart, Humor, and Jazz Hands
Before donning scrubs at Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, Isabelle “Bella” DiDio was already performing—whether on stage in over 75 musicals or behind the scenes at 3AM, milking 100 dairy cows as part of the University of Vermont’s elite CREAM program. While most students were still sleeping, she was learning the gritty, real-world lessons that would shape her path in vet med. “I don’t have to get up at 6AM—I get to,” she says with a smile, echoing the advice from her beloved undergrad professor, Dr. Wadsworth, who taught her to lead with gratitude.
Finding Grace in the Deep End – Jessie Sun’s Journey to Veterinary Medicine
When Jessie Sun moved to the United States from China at just 14 years old, she didn’t expect that one of the most powerful lessons she’d ever learn would be so simple: “Most people don’t know what they’re doing.” The advice came from a mentor, and it landed like a lifeline—one that reshaped the way Jessie viewed herself and the world around her.
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.
Diva Vet: How Mildred "Millie" Mullings is Redefining Veterinary Medicine
When Mildred "Millie" Mullings enters a room, the energy shifts. It’s impossible to miss her—her unshakable confidence, warmth, and unwavering commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive. Known as Diva Vet to her friends and followers, Millie, a first-year student at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, is on a mission to break barriers: bridging gaps between people and animals, urban and rural perspectives, and the veterinary field and the diverse communities it serves.