Audrey, a third-year student, was originally from upstate New York, but lived and worked in the Chicago area before entering veterinary school. She has special interests in surgery, dentistry, and feline medicine and intends to join a small animal general practice in San Francisco after graduation.

Alyssa is a third-year student from Lawrenceville, Ill. She is interested in mixed animal practice with a focus on emergency and critical care. She has gathered a variety of accomplishments in the past year, including completing two summer externships and giving an oral presentation at the annual AASV Conference.

Hanna is a second-year student from Woodstock, Ill., where she works as a veterinary assistant during breaks. She is interested in equine sports medicine or small animal emergency medicine.

Emily is a second-year student from rural Parkersburg, Ill., where she hopes to practice emergency medicine, equine or mixed animal practice. She is also entertaining the idea of specializing or owning her own practice.