From High School Dream to Global Impact: How Amanda Mills is Changing the Future of Veterinary Medicine

For many high school students, the path to a career can be unclear. But for Amanda Mills, the moment everything clicked came at just 16 years old. It was there, in the operating room, where she watched a tumor removal surgery on a python, and her future was set. The precision, the care, the life-saving potential—it all resonated deeply within her, fueling an unwavering passion to become a veterinarian. Now, as a first-year veterinary student at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, Amanda is not only pursuing her dream but shaping the future of veterinary medicine.