Abby is a second-year student from East Windsor, Conn., interested in trauma management and providing care to pets and their families during difficult moments. Following graduation she hopes to complete a small animal rotating internship and possibly a residency in emergency and critical care.

Stephen, a second-year student from South Bend, Ind., is passionate about leadership, communication, and research, and enjoys the balance of medicine with compassionate care. After graduation, Stephen is interested in small animal practice ownership or a neurology residency.

Kara, a third-year student from Denver, Colo., has a master’s degree from Colorado State University and has research experience in equine sports medicine. She plans to complete a small animal rotating internship after graduation and possibly specialize in neurology or cardiology.

Meegan is a second-year student from Rockford, Mich. She hopes to pursue emergency and critical care small animal medicine with an internship and residency. With over five years of experience as a veterinary assistant in general and emergency practices, she is excited to create a uniform, species-specific CPR protocol for emergency situations.