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University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Aditi graduated from the University of California, Davis with a Bachelor's in animal science in just three years before attending the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. With years of mentoring, tutoring, and counseling experience, Aditi has helped students navigate the admissions process confidently—past students she has coached have been accepted to Western University, Louisiana State University, the University of Colorado, and other schools.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Catherine attended the University of Tulsa before attending the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine. With extensive coaching experience, Catherine leverages her background in recruiting veterinarians and her executive assistant role in a vet corporation to guide pre-vet students. She specializes in application planning, personal statements, and interview preparation, drawing from her own successful vet school application journey.

Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Danielle graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences and a minor in sociology before attending the Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (VMCVM). She has extensive mentorship experience, including serving as a TA for organic chemistry, a mentor for undergraduate students pursuing research, and a guide for international students navigating their first year of college in the US.

Dr. Adrienne W.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Winn is a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian with a diverse professional background and extensive admissions counseling experience. She collaborated with Ross University to guide prospective students through the application and relocation process and served on the interview panel at Georgetown University and the NYU-Regeneron Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) Residency program.

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Mika is a dedicated veterinarian specializing in animal pain management. She is currently completing her residency in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia at the University of Pennsylvania, where she cares for both large and small animals. With extensive coaching experience, she is passionate about helping students gain confidence, define their goals, and craft compelling, authentic narratives that highlight their unique paths to veterinary school.

Royal Veterinary College

Director of Advising

Dr. Knight is an associate veterinarian at a small animal general practice in the US. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in London and became a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS). She gained qualifications to practice veterinary medicine in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Dr. Knight has sat on the Royal Veterinary College admissions committee, evaluating applications and interviewing 300+ candidates.

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Worthington brings over six years of industry experience, having held pivotal roles at leading pet insurance companies. She earned her DVM from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine and graduated summa cum laude as valedictorian with a BS in animal science from North Carolina State University.

University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Garcia is the medical director of a non-profit shelter and is skilled in wellness and prevention, high-volume spay and neuter surgery, and animal welfare. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as a student admissions ambassador for four years. With more than a decade of coaching experience, Dr. Garcia is passionate about helping pre-vets get into their dream schools.

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Director of Advising

Dr. Jablinski holds a Bachelor’s in animal science with a chemistry minor from Murray State University. She graduated with a DVM from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine before pursuing advanced training at Kansas State University, completing a residency in large animal internal medicine and a Master’s in veterinary biomedical sciences. Dr. Jablinski has served as an application reviewer and interviewer at Kansas State and Iowa State University’s vet schools.

UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Clark is a UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine graduate who currently works at Yorkshire Veterinary Hospital in Colorado. She has worked in various capacities, including small animal general practice, corporate medicine, urgent care/emergency medicine, vaccine clinics, and at-home hospice and euthanasia services.

North Carolina State School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Passaro's path to veterinary school started at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned a BS in business administration. After working at IBM for two years, Dr. Passaro was accepted to her dream veterinary school, North Carolina State University. She has been counseling pre-vet students for four years with a proven track record of success.

Dr. Catarina B.

University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Bianchi is a veterinarian who graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. With over five years of coaching experience, she has mentored several students who have been accepted to the nation’s top 10 veterinary schools. She is particularly adept at helping students navigate the VMCAS application cycle, write compelling essays, and prepare for interviews.

Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Aziz is a board-certified shelter medicine specialist who graduated from the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She has over 12 years of experience providing pro bono consultation to shelters nationally and internationally. Her insights into admissions criteria are informed by her experience as an admissions interviewer during her residency at UC Davis Vet School.

Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Young graduated with a DVM from Iowa State University while simultaneously completing an MPH at the University of Iowa. As a veterinarian and scientist, she is working toward a PhD in biomedical science and immunology from UC San Diego. She has years of experience acting as a mentor, teaching assistant, and tutor, successfully guiding students through application cycles and rigorous veterinary curricula.

North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Ifkovits earned a DVM from the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine, graduating with a sub-focus in epidemiology and induction into the Phi Zeta Honor Society. During vet school, he completed research through the Veterinary Scholars Program Research Internship and presented his findings at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Ifkovits has over five years of small animal general practice and mentorship experience.

Dr. Cristina W.

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Woods is a first-generation veterinary professional who graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, ranking in the top 10 of her class. Currently working as an ER veterinarian, she brings an individualized perspective to veterinary consulting. She has provided tutoring and mentoring to veterinary students at UF for more than two years.

University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Yuschenkoff graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine before completing two internships in small animal medicine and zoological medicine at Tufts University and the Phoenix Zoo, respectively. She is currently an associate veterinarian at the Oklahoma City Zoo, where she completed her residency in zoological medicine.

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Molk is a laboratory animal medicine veterinarian who obtained a VMD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine after earning a BS in animal science from Cornell University. She also completed a Master’s degree in comparative medicine while simultaneously completing her residency in laboratory animal medicine from the University of Washington. She also started and acted as Admissions Director for the Massachusetts General Hospital Laboratory Animal Medicine and Management Residency Program for four years.

Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences

Director of Advising

Dr. Pires is a graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, where she pursued combined DVM and PhD degrees. Upon graduation, she received the Bob Rosenthal Senior Student Award for her contributions to clinical oncology. She also served on the DVM/PhD admissions committee for five years.

Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Cucui is a first-generation veterinarian who studied at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. After earning her DVM, Dr. Cucui practiced at a private, non-profit animal shelter in Buffalo, NY, where she also taught third and fourth-year veterinary students on rotation from Lincoln Memorial University. Currently, she runs her own relief practice specializing in spay/neuter services and shelter medicine.

University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Webb brings a distinguished background in animal agriculture, research, and veterinary medicine to her role as an admissions counselor for prospective veterinary students. She worked as a poultry scientist for Boehringer Ingelheim for six years and graduated with a Master’s in animal science from North Carolina State University before attending vet school. She currently works as an associate veterinarian in Georgia.

University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Belleville graduated with a BS in animal science from California Polytechnic State University and a DVM from the University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. She has over five years of experience in small animal clinical practice (including exotics), general practice, telemedicine, and relief work. With 10 years of coaching experience, Dr. Belleville has helped applicants get accepted to vet schools at UC Davis, Oregon State University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Guillaume H.

Toulouse National Veterinary School

Director of Advising

Dr. Hoareau is a board-certified emergency and critical care specialist and Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Utah. He has over 16 years of admissions and coaching experience, including serving on admissions committees at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Emergency and Critical Care residency and the University of Utah School of Medicine, evaluating hundreds of applications and interviewing candidates.

Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Drerup has years of experience supporting students in academic and clinical settings. A magna cum laude graduate of Texas A&M University, she holds both a BS in biomedical sciences and a DVM. With a strong foundation in biomedical coursework and hands-on teaching, Dr. Drerup has helped pre-vet and veterinary students build confidence, strengthen academic performance, and navigate the challenges of rigorous training.

Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Segar completed her DVM and PhD at Kansas State University on a full-ride scholarship. She is currently an Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Postdoctoral fellow working at the US Department of Agriculture studying animal diseases, including Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies, SARS-CoV-2, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza.

Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

With eight years of coaching and admissions experience, Dr. Kim has reviewed hundreds of applications and interviewed candidates as a member of the Ohio State University College Of Veterinary Medicine admissions committee. He has served as a senior advisor at the University of Louisville Pre-Veterinary Society and has collaborated with pre-veterinary program directors and vet school admissions teams nationwide.

University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Applebaum is a USDA-accredited and Fear-Free veterinarian with extensive experience mentoring students and a passion for promoting the human-animal bond. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and has years of coaching experience—students Dr. Applebaum has worked with have been accepted to vet schools at UPenn, UGeorgia, Louisiana State, and others.

Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Daugherty is a veterinarian and former Owner and Medical Director of Poland Veterinary Centre in Ohio, where he led a respected small-animal practice for over 30 years. He earned a BS in zoology and a DVM from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, where he also served as an admissions application evaluator. With decades of clinical and leadership experience, Dr. Daugherty offers students invaluable insight into the veterinary profession and the admissions process.

University of Wisconsin College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Thurston is a small animal general practitioner in Minnesota working at River Valley Veterinary Service. He attended the University of Wisconsin College of Veterinary Medicine, serving as Class President and Executive Board Member of his local Student American Veterinary Medical Association. He also served as the National Vice President of the Veterinary Business Management Association and as a student admissions ambassador at UWisconsin.

Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Director of Advising

Dr. Troncoso is a veterinarian specializing in small animal, exotic animal, and wildlife medicine who currently practices at Citrus Park Animal, Bird and Exotics Hospital. A Florida native, she earned her DVM from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine after completing a Master's in veterinary shelter and forensic medicine at the University of Florida. Students she has coached have been accepted to top vet schools, including UF, MSU, OSU, Auburn, Virginia-Maryland, the University of Arizona, and others.

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