If Sydney Hewitt can help manage an animal’s illness or help ease the stress of a worried owner, she feels accomplished.
“I obviously love science and animals, but the main reason I want to be a veterinarian is so that I can help animals and people,” she said.
Post graduation, Sydney plans to work as a small animal emergency clinician. If you are looking for an addition to your clinic you may be in luck — she is applying for jobs right now.
Sydney said her experience at WSU has provided her with a well-rounded veterinary medical education.
“Not only has the program curriculum been amazing, but the hands-on experiences have also been essential to solidifying what we learn in class,” she said. “The faculty are all very friendly and always willing to help, and they treat us as if we are future colleagues rather than just students.”
Sydney, native to South Jordan, Utah, on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, said the community at WSU is unmatched.
“The community at WSU is so accepting of so many different types of people and personalities. It’s not difficult to find a group of people to relate to,” she said. “I’ve also made many lifelong friends inside and outside of my cohort. Making so many friends who are experiencing similar challenges as me has been awesome.”
Sydney has one pet, a 12-year-old black cat named Allan.