For Elizabeth Evans, veterinary school is really what you make it.
“That is why I took every opportunity to be in the equine hospital and learn from the incredible doctors every chance I had,” Elizabeth said. “Horses have been by my side for years, and I am looking forward to providing both my clients and patients with the best medicine available as an equine veterinarian.”
Fascinated by the thoroughbred racing industry, Elizabeth is taking all she’s learned at WSU to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, for a rotating surgery and medicine internship before she pursues an equine surgery residency with a focus in orthopedics.
She is not going at it alone, though.
Elizabeth has gained the support of mentors and colleagues who are now just a phone call or email away.
“I know this network of relationships will be invaluable during my career,” she said.
Determined to specialize in equine medicine since she was in high school, Elizabeth was particularly inspired by Barbaro, a champion thoroughbred racehorse euthanized in 2007 after he broke his leg competing just two weeks after winning the Kentucky Derby.
“His fight for survival and the incredible veterinarians who were a part of his care team after his catastrophic fracture on the racetrack have inspired my advocation for ongoing research for track injuries and laminitis,” Elizabeth said.
Fun Fact: Back home on her family farm in Fort Shaw, Montana, Elizabeth has cats; chickens; two Shetland ponies, Max and Thunder; and two rescued birds, Cricket and Junebug.