University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

09/11/2026

After completing their first and second year of veterinary school at , students spend their summers in a variety of ways! From externships, jobs outside of vet med, or taking time to recharge, we want to highlight how our students spent their time with our Summer Spotlight Series!

Jaime, a second-year veterinary student, volunteered for her third year at the Turtle Mountain reservation for a spay and neuter clinic. She got lots of hands-on experience, like physical exams! She also engaged with residents of the reservation, vet students from other schools, and veterinarians and technicians from all over the U.S.

09/09/2026

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09/05/2026

After completing their first and second year of veterinary school at , students spend their summers in a variety of ways! From externships, jobs outside of vet med, or taking time to recharge, we want to highlight how our students spent their time with our Summer Spotlight Series!

Celeene, a second-year veterinary student, spent seven weeks total as an extern at VCA West Los Angeles for two separate externships. She rotated through primary care, ER, neurology, cardiology, radiology, surgery, and internal medicine. In her time between the externships, she enjoyed the city of LA and spend time visiting family in Guadalajara, Mexico.

09/03/2026

We are proud to have dedicated and supportive staff like Margaret who keep running. Thank you, Margaret!💙🧡

09/02/2026

Dr. Jing Yang, professor in the Department of , joined the College in 2011. Dr. Yang’s research focuses on the early reproductive stages of the oocyte-to-embryo transition and early embryonic development. Through collaborations with other campus faculty, Dr. Yang has been able to make advancements in understanding what leads to the death of an embryo.

Read more about Dr. Yang's research: https://bit.ly/4yjaFJS

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

Less than a week left to secure your spot at the 2026 Fall Conference for Veterinarians!

Featuring:
40+ sessions! Up to 14 hours in-person, plus session recordings
Practice-relevant content covering a range of species, specialties, and business topics
Expert speakers
Colleagues, classmates, camaraderie
Great value

‼️Registration closes September 1.

To Register ➡ https://vetmed.illinois.edu/fall-conference/

08/28/2026

After completing their first and second year of veterinary school at , students spend their summers in a variety of ways! From externships, jobs outside of vet med, or taking time to recharge, we want to highlight how our students spent their time with our Summer Spotlight Series!

Brady is a third-year veterinary student who spent the summer recharging and spending time with his family. Pictured is Brady and his family white water rafting in the Smoky Mountains.

08/26/2026

Maris, DVM/PhD student, received multiple travel awards to attend conferences this summer to present her research on chronic wasting disease management in Illinois and pathogen surveillance strategies designed to aid North American bison herd managers. Maris attended the International Conference of the Wildlife Disease Association held in Chicago, Illinois, in July 2026, and the Veterinary Scholars Symposium held in early August in Raleigh, North Carolina. 👏