Veterinary medicine

Becoming a Veterinarian

Judy Klimek, Associate Professor of Anatomy and Physiology

This presentation will explore, from the presenter’s experience as a vet and faculty member of a veterinary college, the steps that would be useful for students to take to prepare for application to veterinary school

Lesson learned: From Horse care to Riding

Tamara Bauer, Associate Coordinator of New Student Services

Leadership lessons from working with and riding a 1,000 pound animal, to the basic facts about horses, care, tack, and showing. This interactive presentation will be tailored to the group’s interests.

The Peruvian Horse: The Best Kept Secret in the United States

Judy Klimek

This presentation will introduce Kansas horse lovers to the Peruvian Horse, from the personal perspective of a hobby owner. A short (15 minutes) video produced by a breed registry will be included, as well as places to get more information and/or see Peruvian Horses up close and personal. The objective is to educate young Kansans about this unique and wonderful horse.

U.S. Presidential Pets: How Pets Have Changed History

Ronnie Elmore, Associate Dean for Admissions and Diversity Programs in the College of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Careers and Being Admitted to Veterinary College

Ronnie Elmore

Veterinary Medicine: More Than James (Jane) Herriot

Lisa Freeman, Professor and Associate Dean for Research in Veterinary Medicine

Students who are interested in being veterinarians don't always realize that the profession offers many career options other than providing care to "all creatures great and small". Students interested in serving society by advancing biomedical research, public health and environmental stewardship don't realize that veterinarians do these jobs. In fact, veterinarians ensure that the food supply is safe, research diseases affecting both humans and animals, protect ecosystem health and more. The Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges boasts that, "There are numerous opportunities for students to pursue their own interests in veterinary medicine. You can be a small animal practitioner, make farm calls, work as a public health official, raise whooping cranes, track human diseases in far off lands, work to find a cure for cancer, even become

an astronaut."

This presentation will highlight the different career pathways within the veterinary profession.

Why Horeses Run Faster Than We Do: An Oxygen Transport Story

David C. Poole, Professor of Kinesiology, Anatomy and Physiology

Humans have bred horses for thousands of years for their speed and athletic prowess. This has resulted in a superb degree of adaptation in their ability to move oxygen from the air to power their muscles. As we seek to improve human athletic performance many lessons can be learned from understanding how horses use oxygen and why those that do it best run the fastest.