Patrick is from Buffalo, New York. From a young age, Patrick knew he wanted to become a veterinarian. His family always had a dog and their neighbor was a dairy farmer. “There was never moment where it hit me that I wanted to become a veterinarian,” says Patrick. “It just built up from there as I grew more interested in science.” He received his bachelor’s degree from State University of New York at Geneseo, and is currently completing his fourth…