From specialty hospitals and rural clinics to dairy farms and in-home hospice visits, fourth-year DVM students at the College of Veterinary Medicine build expertise through externships.

The 12-week program provides an opportunity for first- and second-year students to gain hands-on experience in research. For veterinarian Katie Anderson, the experience was career-changing.

Thanks to a generous donation, the Canine Genetics Lab was able to hire an undergraduate animal science student for the summer.

Lindstrom-Engel funding empowers postdoctoral researchers to advance science, forge global connections, and carry forward a legacy of innovation.

Emily Banks’s work with amphibians in Minnesota and Peru reflects the power of hands-on research to launch students toward leadership and discovery.

One CVM alumnus combines his degrees in veterinary medicine, biology, and theater to get summer camp-goers excited about caring for animals.

CVM’s 2025 Veterinary Summer Scholars explored new questions, gained hands-on research experience, and glimpsed the futures they may one day shape.

From big ideas to fine-tuned experiments, CVM students and residents shared their curiosity, creativity, and care