Women in Vet Science
Women have become a transformative force in bovine veterinary science, increasingly filling vital roles ranging from clinical practitioners and researchers to academic leaders. These professionals are driving advancements in herd health, reproduction and animal welfare while navigating the unique challenges of large animal medicine. By sharing their diverse experiences, these women are not only ensuring the future of the beef and dairy agriculture but also mentoring the next generation of practitioners.
After years of compassion fatigue and emotional exhaustion, credentialed veterinary technician Andi Davison found a new way to help both animals and the people who care for them.
Michelle Schack is redefining dairy medicine by bringing veterinarians, producers and farm teams together through hands-on training and shared understanding.
From city roots to cattle country, Dr. Erika Nagorske has built a career where trust is the most vital tool. She proves that in veterinary medicine, deep human connection is just as important as the clinical science.
Dr. Paige Schmidt is pairing practical field skills with education, relationships and a focus on earning the trust of the people who care for cattle every day.
Dr. Rachel Loppe shares how persistence, burnout and reflection shaped her journey to building a veterinary practice designed for long-term sustainability.
From zoo dreams to industry leadership, Dr. Julia Herman’s career shows how many paths veterinary medicine can take.
Balancing barn calls and bedtime stories, Valerie Baumgart reflects on grit, family and staying humble in a changing profession.