In a field where passion meets precision and every day is a chance to make a difference, Vet Candy's 2024 Rising Stars Award winners have emerged as the future leaders of veterinary medicine. These exceptional students, our next wave of veterinary superheroes, are being celebrated not just for their academic excellence but for their unparalleled dedication to the profession.

The Rising Stars Awards, organized by Vet Candy, shine a spotlight on those students whose contributions are transforming the field of veterinary medicine. These aren't just trophies handed out for stellar grades; they are symbols of leadership, inspiration, and motivation. The winners are advocates, educators, leaders, and hands-on caregivers, making waves across the profession with their unwavering commitment.

After a rigorous selection process based purely on merit, Vet Candy uncovered over 20 standout students. They were chosen for their dedication to community service, client education, animal advocacy, volunteering, and leadership. These future vets stood out from a sea of nominees for their commitment to improving the veterinary profession, whether by enhancing animal care, advocating for wildlife, or educating clients.

Here are the outstanding individuals named Vet Candy Rising Stars for 2024:

• Hannah Williams: Purdue University

• Jeremiah Pouncy: Cornell University

• Ashley Oppermann: University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Taylor Emery: Virginia-Maryland

• Leia Chung: Cornell University

• Kyle Jorel Frett: Tuskegee University

• Alayzha Turner-Rogers: Cornell University

• Gabriella Turnipseed: Tuskegee University

• Coco Yeung: UC Davis

• Natasha Welch: Virginia-Maryland

• Ava Cabble: Cornell University

• Julianna Naves-Diaz: Tuskegee University

• Jalea Stevens: Virginia-Maryland

• Natalie Smith: Cornell University

• Amber Elalem: Western University

• Josetta Adams: University of Pennsylvania

• Starr Hutcherson: Auburn University

• Julianne Sheehan: University of Pennsylvania

• Abby Seeley: University of Pennsylvania

• Lakhia Fuller: NC State

• Jenny Kim: Ross University

• Megan Lemke: Purdue University

• Emily Dorsey: Iowa State

• Paisley Tucker: Long Island University

• Christine Parascandola: Long Island University

• Taylor Smallwood: Western University

• Aaryn L. DuBose: Tuskegee University

• Vitória Kuzolitz, University of Georgia

• Daisy Dai, Cornell University

• Isabel Mendoza-White, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine

  
  

These remarkable individuals are already proving themselves as leaders, and the future of veterinary medicine is undeniably brighter because of them. From advocating for animal welfare to educating clients, they're lighting up the profession with their passion and creativity.

To learn more about these Rising Stars and their inspiring contributions to veterinary medicine, visit Vet Candy's website and be inspired by their stories and their vision for the future of animal care.