Major: Biology

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcpresident@gmail.com

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Hi everyone! My name is Sara Hettinger, and I will be serving as your president. I am a fourth-year biology major with minors in pathogenesis and wealth management. Originally from Clifton, VA, I currently live in Gainesville year-round. I am actively involved in dairy science research involving in-utero heat stress. Currently, I work as a technician at the UFCVM Large Animal Hospital. I am interested in pursuing a career in large animal medicine with a focus in food animal medicine. I am extremely excited to serve as your president and am happy to answer questions you may have about veterinary medicine and beyond! We’re going to have a great year! GO GATORS!

Major: Zoology

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcvicepresident@gmail.com

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Hi everyone!! My name is Irene and I am so excited to serve as your vice president this year! I’m a fourth year studying zoology and I love all cats. I currently own one myself. I have experience in volunteering and working at vet clinics. I am also currently involved with the UF Dairy Calf Research. Outside of animal related things, I am part of the board for UF’s KUSA and I enjoy doing kendo, a Japanese martial arts. I am so excited to see everyone in person again and if you have any questions, feel free to email me anytime!

Major: Animal Science

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcsecretary@gmail.com

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Hey everyone! I’m Caitlin, a fourth year animal biology major interested in either small animal or shelter medicine. I am incredibly excited to be serving as your secretary for this year. I have volunteered/worked in almost everything small animal from cleaning to being a vet tech. I would love to help everyone gain valuable experience along with helping the community. If you have any questions about anything (veterinary related or not), please reach out!

Major: Animal Science

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmctreasurer@gmail.com

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Hey guys! My name is Bailey Cox and I will be your Treasurer for the 2022-23 school year! I am a fourth year Animal Science major on the Pre-Professional track. I have experience in small animal, large animal, food animal, equine, and exotics! I am currently working at the UF Small Animal Hospital in their ER and absolutely love Emergency Veterinary Medicine! I have also done two research projects, attended two of the FVMA conferences, and involved with GNV4ALL, a club that supports the community incorporation to end racial, social, and financial injustices in the Gainesville community. Outside of pre-vet stuff, I own and take care of possibly the worlds cutest dog named Blu, my two year old Siberian husky. Please feel free to reach out to me as a resource for any of your pre-vet needs and financial questions regarding the club! Looking forward to spending the year with you all! 

Major: Marine Science

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmc.servicedirector@gmail.com

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 Hey guys! My name is Emily Foppe and I’ll be your service director this year! I’m a fourth year Marine Science major with a zoology minor. I’m from Lakeland, Florida, but spend most of my time in Gainesville since I work as a vet tech and Gainesville Animal Hospital. I have volunteered with a wide range of species all with local organizations so please reach out with any questions! I love the concept of OneHealth and hope our events this year reflect that passion. I hope to pursue a career with the ocean but I’m not sure exactly where I fit into the puzzle yet. I’m so excited to help everyone have a great year!!

Major: Animal Sciences

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcsocialdirector@gmail.com

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Hi everyone! My name is Victoria Walter, but I often go by Tori. I am so excited to be your social chair this year, and I cannot wait to get to know you all better. I transferred to UF with an AA in animal sciences from USF and Santa Fe. The prevet club is where I met some of my first friends at UF, and I hope you all take up the opportunity to create such friendships within the club! Some fun facts about me are that I am an identical twin, have two three-legged cats, and love the beach and working out. Some experience I have is working as a tech in a small animal clinic, fostering cats/kittens, volunteering at our calf unit, and more. I hope to be a small animal GP once I finish vet school, working with an SPCA or shelter on spay/neuter programs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at anytime about anything!!!! I’m here to help make this club fun, and I love hearing new ideas! Can’t wait for this year:) 

Major: Animal Sciences

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcdwc@gmail.com

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Hi everyone! I’m Catalina, but I go by Cat for short! I am a first-generation Mexican student majoring in Animal Sciences and minoring in Non-Profit Organizational Leadership. Most of my experience is with small animals, but I am interested in exotics too! Currently I work as a surgical assistant and technician at St Francis Pet Care, do research with IFAS FYCS, and serve as a mentor for incoming first-gen freshman. In the future I hope to continue serving the pets of individuals in underrepresented communities through low-cost clinics, shelter med, and/or relief work (I kinda love it all lol). As this year's DEI and Wellness Director I hope to expand everyone's knowledge on how important these topics are in vet med with a variety of fun events and resources. I am so excited for the year ahead! Don’t hesitate to reach out, I’m always happy to help :D

Major: Pre-professional Biology & Environmental Science

Year: Senior

Contact: ufpvmcmediadirector@gmail.com

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Hello everyone! My name is Stone, and I am honored and excited to be serving as your Social Media Director this year! I believe social media has the power to be a positive influence in our lives when it is used properly. It can be an invaluable tool that helps us connect, network, and learn from others. Because of this, I will provide plenty of resources to help each of our members not only succeed in their journey to vet school but also grow as a person.  If you ever have any questions about something UFPVMC related or if you have any general veterinary questions, I am more than happy to help you, so always feel free to reach out to me! I have been fortunate to have a variety of experiences during my undergraduate years: I work at West End Animal Hospital, have taken four undergraduate veterinary department courses, and did a research project on neurological diseases in horses and how it affects their behavior. Here is to a great year together!!! :)