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Student Spotlight
is a first-year student in the inaugural class of the Texas Tech
University School of Veterinary Medicine in Amarillo, Texas. She
is originally from Des Moines, New Mexico, where she grew
up on her family's cow-calf operation. Her background is large animal and she has found a strong
passion for equine medicine with her experiences in equine clinics over the last few years. She was
recently elected President of Texas Tech's new student AAEP chapter and is excited to get the ball
rolling and get the chapter involved with TEVA. She is currently heading into the path of equine or
mixed-animal medicine.
Thanks for being a part of TEVA, Makenna! She can be reached at mhittson@ttu.edu.
ATTENTION TEVA MEMBERS: In attempt to help connect our
TEVA Student Membership with internships and externships
available with our DVM members, we are building a database
that will be available on our website. If you would like to
submit your internships or externship opportunities, please
CALL OR EMAIL (info@texasequineva.com) today!
MAKENNA HITTSON
is an equine-tracking, third-year student at Texas A&M's College
of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from Waxahachie, Texas,
Manuel says, "I started riding horses when I was 6
years old and I eventually started competing in Mexican rodeos." In addition to veterinary medicine he
enjoys playing and watching various sports, competing in rodeos, and spending time with family and
friends.
His plans for after graduation include doing an equine internship to further expand his skills as a
veterinarian. After becoming more well rounded, he says he would like to join an equine practice in
either North or Central Texas."
Manuel is the SCAAEP-Job Fair Chair for the SCAAEP Wet Lab. When asked what his favorite experience has
been in VETMED, he said. "I can't really pick one, all my externships have been a lot of fun. Each practice that I've visited has taught
me something different from client communication to watching a horse go during a lameness exam. Most importantly these
externships have reassured me that I definitely want to be an equine veterinarian.
Thanks for being a part of TEVA, Manuel! He can be reached at msifuentes@cvm.tamu.edu.
MANUEL SIFUENTES
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Thursday evening for the student
meet and greet during the
welcome reception!
