![[Dr. Anita Kalonaros at the White Coat Ceremony]](https://vetmed.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/anitak-feature-260x157.jpg)
‘Come on, let’s go’ Anita Kalonaros has been chasing her dream of becoming a veterinarian for as long as she can remember. “I think it’s something I’ve always said my entire life,” the Long Island, N.Y., native reflects. “I’m not sure ...
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Travel Abroad ‘Can Accelerate Your Education’ Taylor J. Willis insists she didn’t enroll at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine so she could see the world. It just turned out that way. Malaysia, ...
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This page provides handy links to information about the status of college services as well as information for animal owners, veterinarians, and the college community regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. Please check back frequently ...
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Is there a COVID-19 vaccine for dogs and cats? There is no vaccine for COVID-19 for people or animals at this time. Veterinarians are familiar with other coronaviruses. Similar but different coronavirus species cause several common ...
I appreciate the wide variety of electives available to me as an Illinois veterinary student, from international veterinary medicine to exotics to business management.
There are vast opportunities to get involved – including the Wildlife Medical Clinic and numerous student clubs. I noticed the friendly, helpful, ‘work-together’ atmosphere at Illinois right away!
The junior surgery lab not only allowed me to practice one of my special interests but also gave me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets.
I am excited to begin fourth-year clinics, where I can apply what I have learned in the past three years to real-life patients.
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