Articles on all things relating to the care of animals, including tips for pre-veterinary and veterinary school success and profiles of current veterinarians (DVM).
When most people picture veterinarians, they imagine small-animal clinics, family pets, and routine check-ups. But veterinarians like Captain Haley Davis, DVM, wear a military uniform, care for working dogs and horses, inspect food for entire installations, and teach public health and combat casualty care to soldiers. A graduate of the ... Read more
Alexander Salas
Published February 12, 2026
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Drawing from years of experience as an assistant dean for admissions, Heidi Fuchs offers candid guidance for pre-health students and their advisors navigating health professional school admissions processes. The article challenges common misconceptions, such as ... Read more
Heidi Fuchs
Published January 15, 2026
Abstract: Most veterinary students know Mars, Inc. as the company behind M&M’s and Snickers. Fewer realize that the same privately held corporation is now one of the world’s largest owners of veterinary hospitals. Mars Veterinary ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated October 27, 2025 by Laura Turner
Abstract: Graham Greer, the 2025 Health Professional Student Association Graduate Student Advisor of the Year, is interviewed by Dr. Emil Chuck (Director of Advising Services) about his career and role as a senior academic advisor ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated October 27, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Dr. María Juárez Byrd spoke with SDN about the University of Illinois Vet Med Master of Veterinary Science Program, which is designed to help prepare students for veterinary school. She is a veterinarian who has ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated November 13, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
For pre-veterinary students with a keen interest in research, pursuing a combined DVM/PhD program can open a world of opportunities at the intersection of veterinary medicine and scientific inquiry. This pathway not only equips graduates ... Read more
Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
Updated July 18, 2024 by Megan Corbett, DVM, PhD
If you are reading this, this means that you are en route to becoming a great veterinarian! We want to help to guide you towards success on this long yet rewarding journey. In order to ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated October 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
So, you are interested in applying for a Veterinary Internship or Residency position for advanced training after you graduate from veterinary school, but have no idea where to start? The starting point is accessing the ... Read more
Corey Fisher
Updated June 22, 2022 by Corey Fisher
Join the VIN Foundation in collaboration with the Student Doctor Network (SDN) and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA) in learning how you can Apply Smarter to veterinary school in the age of COVID. The ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Updated August 15, 2019 – SDN, along with the VIN Foundation and the American Pre-Veterinary Medical Association (APVMA), conducted an “Apply Smarter” webinar for pre-veterinary students. It covered strategies for applying to veterinary school and ... Read more
Laura Turner
Updated June 23, 2022 by Laura Turner
You’ve decided you want to be a veterinarian – but how do you know it’s the right career for you? While many prospective applicants to veterinary school cite a love of animals as the driving ... Read more
Claire Porter
Updated June 24, 2022 by Claire Porter
Dr. M. Duffy Jones, DVM completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of Notre Dame and obtained his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine. He then completed ... Read more
Crissey Tait
Updated June 24, 2022 by Crissey Tait
Several publications generate lists of the “best” veterinary schools using various criteria. Unlike some other professions, which veterinary school you attend likely won’t impact your future earnings or career options. However, which school you attend ... Read more
Tony Bartels
Updated June 24, 2022 by Tony Bartels
Today we (Tutor the People) are interviewing Courtleigh Watson, a DVM associate veterinarian. Courtleigh studied veterinary medicine in Alabama, and she is going to tell us more about her background, the steps she took to ... Read more
Tutor The People
Updated June 25, 2022 by Tutor The People
Are you considering applying to Veterinary School? SDN has you covered! In this infographic, learn about the steps you need to complete to become a veterinary student. Want to learn more? Visit the Student Doctor ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 18, 2023 by Student Doctor Network
From building surfboards to helping veterinary students achieve their goals, Jacque Pelzer’s career path was less than conventional. Graduating from high school at the tender age of sixteen, the Richmond, Virginia native found herself ill-equipped ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in mind: to “encourage great new minds to go into the veterinary profession”. With a keynote presentation entitled “Helping Animals and ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated March 16, 2019 by Suzanne Barston
Dr. Jennifer Luna-Repose, DVM, is currently practicing at Alternatives For Animals in Lafayette, Calif., where she is an associate DVM. Dr. Luna-Repose received a bachelor’s degree in biology from University of California, Santa Cruz (1999), ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 26, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Deborah Elaine Linder, DVM, is a board certified veterinary nutritionist and a research assistant professor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology and anatomy from Duke University ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer