Quadrangle Magazine (U. of I. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; Sept. 9) – When Dr. Jane Desmond came to U. of I., she began teaching courses on animal studies. Then, roughly 10 years ago, she started doing field work at the College of Veterinary Medicine, where she is also affiliate faculty. “I have spent a lot of time shadowing vet students as they move through classrooms and into anatomy labs and clinics.”
On the surface, veterinary clinics appear much like hospitals for humans. But there are fundamental differences, such as tougher access to animal health care in some areas. She said the veterinary profession has begun to map “veterinary deserts”—places where access to vets is difficult.