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Welcome our newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital: Gabby! Originally from Grosse Ile, Michigan, Gabby wanted to stay close to home when considering her future. She decided to enroll at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Gabby received a degree in Anthropology from the University of Michigan. She briefly considered human medicine, but Gabby knew wanted to work with pets. “I like both people and animals alike. Bridging the communication between pet and owner is really rewarding.” Gabby…

Welcome our newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital: Kylie! Kylie grew up in Michigan, surrounded by animals such as horses, pigs, cows, dogs, and cats. Being surrounded by so many animals sparked her love for animal medicine. “I’ve wanted to be a vet since I was as little as I can remember. Michigan State was always the goal,” she recalled. For undergraduate, Kylie attended Michigan State University and is currently enrolled in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Her ultimate…

Brianna is originally from Houston, TX and is currently enrolled at Tuskegee University in Alabama where she will be graduating in 2023. She received her undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University but chose to continue her education at Tuskegee so that she could attend a smaller university.   Brianna has two pets, a dog named Fluffy, and a cat that she cares for named Button. Growing up, her family always had dogs in their home as well as parrots, fish,…

Welcoming back Sydney, a returning extern to the team at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Sydney is a fourth-year veterinary medical student at Tuskegee University and will graduate in 2023. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and has wanted to be a veterinarian for as long as she could remember. Sydney said she had dogs and cats growing up, which fostered her love of animals even more. She’s also been a life-long lover of science. “Ever since I was…

Please welcome David, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! David is originally from Arizona, but growing up as a military child, he spent time living in many different places. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona and is currently attending Purdue University in Indiana where he will graduate in 2023. David grew up around animals as his family had many pets when he was young. He now has two dogs, a rat terrier named Milo,…

Please welcome Francess, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Francess is originally from Dover, Delaware. She is currently enrolled at North Carolina State University, graduating in May 2023. She chose North Carolina State for their wonderful veterinary program and to be close to family. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Delaware State University. She always knew that she wanted to be a veterinarian from childhood and fell in love with it as she grew older. While she did…

Please welcome Kierra, the newest extern at Craig Road Animal Hospital! Kierra is originally from Philadelphia. She is currently enrolled at Tuskegee University in Alabama, graduating in May of 2023. She chose Tuskegee after visiting with her undergraduate program falling in love with the environment of the school. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Delaware State University. She is a life-long animal lover who had many different types of pets and animals throughout her childhood – from turtles to birds…