Nicole, a third-year student from Belvidere, Ill., is interested in small animal medicine and surgery. She looks forward to making personal connections with her clients and serving her community through veterinary medicine.

Basia, a second-year student from Lombard, Ill., is interested in small animal and companion exotic animal general practice. She volunteers at the Wildlife Medical Clinic and has worked as a veterinary assistant at Elmhurst Animal Care Center.