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2025 VERO graduates, with VMBS dean Dr. John R. August, VERO associate dean Dr. Susan Eades, and assistant professor Dr. Kathleen Aicher, who led the charge to the class of 2025 at DVM Commencement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Four years ago, the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences<\/a> (VMBS) began a new chapter as the first cohort of 2+2 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine<\/a> (DVM) students began their education at the Veterinary Education, Research, & Outreach<\/a> (VERO) campus in Canyon, Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the VERO campus, which was first opened in 2009 in partnership with the West Texas A&M University Paul Engler College of Agriculture & Natural Sciences, welcoming its first cohort of veterinary students was a major milestone, allowing the VMBS to further expand its presence as it served Texas Panhandle veterinarians, livestock producers, and citizens through impactful education, training, and outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In May 2025, that program achieved another milestone, with the first cohort of 2+2 students earning their DVM degrees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As they begin their careers, these students are utilizing their passions, skillsets, and the unique opportunities gleaned from their VERO experiences to better serve people, animals, and rural communities across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fertile Ground For Unique Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the VMBS welcomed its first 2+2 students in August 2021, Texas A&M\u2019s Class of 2025 was the largest veterinary class in the nation, with 180 students. The program also became the first to be located within the same state as its \u201chome\u201d veterinary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the uniqueness of the program hasn\u2019t stopped there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cIt\u2019s the healthiest environment I\u2019ve ever been in, in terms of seeing people work together, communicate with each other, and have each other\u2019s backs. I really think that being the first class and the faculty being there for the first time solidified that relationship.\u201d<\/p>– Dr. Alexa Mendoza<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With a third of the nation\u2019s fed beef cattle supply located within two hours of VERO, the campus provides ample opportunities for students to gain exposure to large and mixed animal rural veterinary medicine. In addition, the smaller class size and an almost one-to-one student-to-faculty ratio provides VERO students with a unique opportunity to foster close relationships with faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere is an open-door policy for students with faculty members, and when you have that level of interaction on a daily basis, it really allows the faculty to know the students on a much more personal level,\u201d said Dr. Kristin Chaney<\/a>, VMBS assistant dean for professional programs curriculum and assessment. \u201cThose interactions allow them to develop great collegiality and it\u2019s almost like a family atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inaugural year, the 2+2 program at VERO has seen great success, with interest and the number of applicants growing each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The students\u2019 success is also reflected in their academic performance. At the beginning of the third year of vet school, Texas A&M DVM students take the Veterinary Educational Assessment (VEA), a standardized exam focusing on basic sciences as the foundation of veterinary medicine. The VEA has been identified as a strong indicator of how students will perform on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VERO students\u2019 scores exceeded the national standard, indicating similar success is in store for the NAVLE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are really pleased with the performance of the students who have been selected for the 2+2 program,\u201d Chaney said. \u201cThe students have scored the same or better on the VEA as the College Station cohort. The 2+2 students have also been able to assimilate beautifully with the students when they transition from Canyon to College Station to begin their third year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the inaugural cohort, the 2+2 program has provided a close-knit community and equipped them with the skills needed to begin their veterinary careers. Below, members of that first class share their experiences and where their next chapter will take them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alexa Mendoza<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Alexa Mendoza, photo by<\/em>\u00a0Jason Nitsch \u201914, VMBS Marketing & Communications<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For El Paso native Alexa Mendoza<\/a>, nothing is more important than giving back to her community, so she is working toward a career that will allow her to serve the border city where she grew up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although it was nerve-wracking to join the VERO program during its first year, Mendoza was confident the program would be a success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt had the backing of A&M and was the same curriculum the students in College Station were learning,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cNow, it\u2019s been the best thing that I could have ever imagined for me.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the students and faculty both being new to the program, bonds were formed quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s the healthiest environment I\u2019ve ever been in, in terms of seeing people work together, communicate with each other, and have each other\u2019s backs,\u201d Mendoza said. \u201cI really think that being the first class and the faculty being there for the first time solidified that relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VERO program also connected Mendoza with Dr. Meriam Saleh, a clinical assistant professor, allowing her to research tick-borne diseases and the effect they have on animals and the food supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This interest inspired Mendoza to remain at the VMBS following her graduation to begin a Ph.D. program studying African Swine Fever with Saleh. She hopes to one day return to El Paso to work along the border, helping animal and human populations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Park Phillips<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Park Phillips and Ziggy the horse,\u00a0photo by<\/em>\u00a0Jason Nitsch<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

For Park Phillips<\/a>, the idea of becoming a veterinarian began to take shape at an early age, largely because of a couple of key people in his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were some veterinarians who were pretty big influences; they were people I admired and looked up to outside of the veterinary profession as well,\u201d the Madisonville native said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of these individuals was Dr. Dan Posey, a VMBS clinical professor and the director of student recruitment and professional relationships at VERO. Posey\u2019s influence led Phillips to choose the 2+2 program, where he thrived in the smaller class sizes and family-like community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe best things I got from VERO are my closest friends,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cYou always ask questions like, \u2018What if I did things differently? What if I went to a different school or went to vet school in College Station for all four years?\u2019 But I definitely wouldn\u2019t have changed my decision, if not for the education then for the relationships I made with classmates and faculty.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Phillips\u2019 first love is horses, during his time as a veterinary student, he explored a secondary interest in food animal medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would like to complete a residency in a surgery program that sees both food animals and horses; that just aligns better with my goals,\u201d he said. \u201cI know a lot of equine vets who still see cattle, even in their solely equine practices, and that\u2019s what I would want to do as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phillips is now completing an equine internship in California; after that, he hopes to further hone his skills by completing a residency in large animal surgery \u2014 one that would allow him to explore his food animal interest as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Christina Edlebeck<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Christina Edlebeck and her dog, Bailey; photo by Bethanie Sahms \u201925, VMBS Marketing & Communications<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Christina Edlebeck<\/a> has lived all over the world, allowing her to gain a deep understanding of the importance of building strong communities. No matter where she was, Edlebeck was drawn to animals, helping her realize her dream of becoming a veterinarian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, Edlebeck graduated from Texas A&M with a bachelor\u2019s degree in wildlife and fisheries science and a minor in public health before deciding to join the 2+2 program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStudying at VERO was an incredible experience,\u201d Edlebeck said. \u201cI have so many fond memories of the faculty there. Dr. Susan Eades, the head of the VERO program, is like a mama bear. She\u2019s always looking out for us, though she\u2019s also not afraid to beat us in a game of volleyball.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edlebeck\u2019s experiences in the DVM program solidified her desire to fully embrace the community leadership element of veterinary medicine. After her second year, she attended the Veterinary Leadership Experience, a week-long intensive leadership training program hosted by the Veterinary Leadership Institute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne of the most important ideas I took away from the program was the concept of servant leadership,\u201d she said. \u201cWhen you are a veterinarian, you are a leader in your practice, and you need to step up and be committed to the personal growth of the people who work in the clinic with you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edlebeck\u2019s experiences in the DVM program solidified her desire to fully embrace the community leadership element of veterinary medicine, and she has joined the Rochelle Veterinary Hospital in Rochelle, Illinois, where she is eager to bring her leadership to the practice and rural community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hannah Garthwaite<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Dr. Hanna Garthwaite, photo by Karis Olson<\/em> \u201926, VMBS Marketing & Communications<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

While the VERO program wasn\u2019t Hannah Garthwaite\u2019s original plan, she is incredibly grateful to be a part of the inaugural class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Originally from rural Ohio, Garthwaite found herself in the Texas Panhandle as she pursued her bachelor\u2019s degree in animal science at West Texas A&M University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garthwaite was previously enrolled in another DVM program until a life-threatening medical issue required her to withdraw. While devastating at the time, this setback allowed Garthwaite to meet Posey, who encouraged her to apply to the 2+2 program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs a small-town kid who appreciates face-to-face conversations and hands-on learning opportunities, VERO was the perfect fit for me,\u201d Garthwaite said. \u201cVERO is more than just a vet school \u2014 it\u2019s a family. Not only did the professors know my name but they wholeheartedly cared about my education and well-being.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The VERO faculty were deliberate in making Garthwaite and her classmates\u2019 transition to College Station for their third and fourth years of veterinary school as smooth as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a bit of an adjustment for me, but Dr. Karen Cornell, associate dean for professional programs, and Dr. Eades bent over backwards to help make the transition as smooth as possible,\u201d Garthwaite said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Garthwaite has moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she has started an equine internship with Thal Equine Clinic. She is grateful for the life-long friendships she made with her peers in the VERO program and is excited to support them as they all begin their careers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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