Swimming with Responsibility as a Dolphin Veterinary Student
We are excited to share Anna Yeager’s experience below, funded by Dr. Thomas Mack. In July 2025, I completed the MARVET Roatan externship, where I focused on the clinical care of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. During the externship, I gained practical experience…
Inside the World of Wildlife Medicine at Massey University
We are excited to share Juliette Nye’s experience below, funded by Dr. Thomas Mack. Spending two weeks at Massey University’s Wildbase in Palmerston North, New Zealand was a transformative experience that expanded my understanding of global health and cultural competency….
From Rescue to Release at the Wildlife Center of Virginia
We are excited to share Faith Satern’s experience below, funded by Charlie’s Angels fund. My time at the Wildlife Center of Virginia was very busy and very educational. I stayed in a student house with fellow veterinary externs, funded by…
Behind the Scenes with SeaWorld’s Veterinary Team
We are excited to share Annaliese Schrandt’s experience below, funded by Charlie’s Angels fund. During my externship at SeaWold Orlando I received an introduction to aquatic animal medicine as well as some of their terrestrial species that are part of…
The Power of Compassion: Humane Veterinary Practices in Zimbabwe
We are excited to share Collin Kramer’s experience below, funded by Dr. Thomas Mack. In November 2024, I traveled to Zimbabwe for a clinical outreach experience that significantly expanded my understanding of animal welfare and global health. This opportunity allowed…
“Investigating Cruelty with Compassion with ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center
We are excited to share Katelyn Keefers’s experience below, funded by Charlie’s Angels fund. I had the pleasure of completing an externship with the ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Science Center in Gainesville, Florida. This opportunity gave me invaluable hands-on experience in…
Food Safety, Fieldwork, and Fluency at the National University of Costa Rica
We are excited to share Ellen Bryant’s experience below, funded by Dr. Thomas Mack. During my elective rotation experience at the National University of Costa Rica (UNA), I was able to work in several different departments, including the Hospital for…
Tortoises, Tools, and Triage: A Vet Student’s Tale from the Galápagos
We are excited to share Alexandra Perry’s experience below, funded by Dr. Thomas Mack. My time in the Galápagos was unforgettable – both professionally and personally. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Dr. Lewbart, I was able to participate in…
