NAVLE Escape: Canine Edition Launches Just in Time for Exam Week
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NAVLE Escape: Canine Edition Launches Just in Time for Exam Week

Vet Candy’s latest book helps veterinary students ace last-minute NAVLE prep

As veterinary students across the country gear up for the NAVLE this April, Vet Candy has launched a timely resource designed to ease the pressure and sharpen clinical recall: NAVLE Escape: Canine Edition. This new release is part of the NAVLE Escape series — a collection of high-yield, focused study guides built specifically for last-minute preparation.

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Diva Vet: How Mildred "Millie" Mullings is Redefining Veterinary Medicine
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Diva Vet: How Mildred "Millie" Mullings is Redefining Veterinary Medicine

When Mildred "Millie" Mullings enters a room, the energy shifts. It’s impossible to miss her—her unshakable confidence, warmth, and unwavering commitment to making veterinary medicine more inclusive. Known as Diva Vet to her friends and followers, Millie, a first-year student at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, is on a mission to break barriers: bridging gaps between people and animals, urban and rural perspectives, and the veterinary field and the diverse communities it serves.

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She Moved to Ireland for Vet School — You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!
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She Moved to Ireland for Vet School — You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!

At just 23 years old, McKenna Ullsperger is already making waves in the world of veterinary medicine. Currently in her second year at University College Dublin, McKenna’s journey from Northern Virginia to State College, Pennsylvania, and finally across the ocean to Ireland is not only a testament to her passion for animals, but also to her adventurous spirit and relentless drive.

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Isla Farrow: Breaking Barriers and Uplifting Future Generations in Veterinary Medicine
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Isla Farrow: Breaking Barriers and Uplifting Future Generations in Veterinary Medicine

Meet Isla Farrow, a rising star in the veterinary world who is determined to make a lasting impact both in her field and the communities she serves. As a DVM candidate at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, DEI Co-Chair, SAVMA DEI & Wellness Chair, and SNABV President, Isla’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is at the heart of her veterinary journey.

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From Sheep Labs to Surgery: How Jalea Stevens is Revolutionizing Veterinary Mentorship and Chasing Her Dreams
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From Sheep Labs to Surgery: How Jalea Stevens is Revolutionizing Veterinary Mentorship and Chasing Her Dreams

When Jalea Stevens walked into her first-year sheep lab at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, she had no idea it would change her life. Growing up, she’d always envisioned herself working with dogs and cats, but that day, as she touched a sheep for the first time outside of a petting zoo, something clicked. “I realized my lack of openness was limiting me,” she recalls. “From then on, I adopted the motto: ‘Try everything once.’”

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From Stray Dogs to Stethoscopes: How This Small-Town Vet Student Is Revolutionizing Rural Animal Care – You Won’t Believe Her Mission!
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From Stray Dogs to Stethoscopes: How This Small-Town Vet Student Is Revolutionizing Rural Animal Care – You Won’t Believe Her Mission!

Madie Petree is on the brink of a dream she’s held since childhood. A fourth-year veterinary student at Oklahoma State University, Madie is set to graduate in May and embark on a career in rural mixed animal practice in Wyoming. But her journey to this moment is more than just a professional milestone—it’s a testament to her deep-rooted passion for animals, her commitment to serving underserved communities, and her belief in the power of kindness and perseverance.

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