Barbie’s Neurology Journey: How a Cuban Immigrant Became a Veterinary Anesthesia Advocate
The hum of the MRI machine fills the room as Barbie Santiesteban carefully adjusts the positioning of Gizmo, a dachshund paralyzed from intervertebral disc disease. This scan marks a critical step before the dog undergoes a life-changing hemilaminectomy. As a Certified Veterinary Technician in neurology at Southeast Veterinary Neurology, Barbie has prepared hundreds of patients for complex surgeries, but she never takes these moments for granted.
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.
Twinkle’s Bright Future: How Dilmeet Kaur is Lighting Up Veterinary Medicine
When you meet Dilmeet “Twinkle” Kaur, a first-year veterinary student at Purdue University, get ready for a whirlwind of passion, ambition, and a heart full of dreams. Ask her what excites her about veterinary medicine, and you’ll get an inspiring list that spans from small animal medicine to wildlife conservation, from emergency care to international outreach, and everything in between. Vet Candy Rising Star!
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.
Avian influenza discovered in New York bobcats
Avian influenza – which has devastated poultry flocks, wildlife populations and increasingly poses a public health risk – has now been confirmed in wild bobcats in New York state.
Utah State University Receives Provisional Accreditation for Vet College
Utah State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine received assurance of its provisional accreditation with the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA COE), a pivotal step to making USU home to the state’s first four-year veterinary degree program.