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Auburn Student Chapter Writer: Maycee Lyons
reminded me to appreciate the journey of veterinary school instead of just trying to survive it.
Kentucky, and it quickly became one of the highlights of were eager to teach. I was fortunate to observe cases I was not familiar with. I appreciated the willingness of everyone in the clinic to explain their thought processes, answer my like these remind me just how valuable mentorship is in our profession.
Mayce Lyons
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine KVMASC Vice President
Hi everyone! It’s Maycee again. I am originally from Eastern Kentucky and currently a third-year veterinary student at Auburn University. It’s hard to believe another year has already come and gone. Looking back, second year was one of the most challenging—and rewarding—parts of veterinary school so far.
year. I knew what to expect, but that didn’t necessarily make them easy. Our exams were packed into a single spending the rest of the day studying, and then doing last exam, I was simply relieved to have made it through. This spring, I completed systems courses in neurology, semester was discovering how much I enjoy theriogenology!
More than anything, second year taught me perseverance. also realized how important it is to step away from school
KVMA News | Summer 2026
The remainder of my summer has been spent back at my home clinic, where I have worked for nearly six years discussions between veterinarians, and thinking through cases in ways I couldn’t have a year ago. One of the most rewarding parts of the summer has been working alongside a recent Auburn graduate who I worked with previously during my undergraduate years at the same clinic. Watching full-circle moment. I’ve also enjoyed learning from another
As I prepare to return to Auburn, I am excited to begin my third year. I’m especially looking forward to junior surgery, even if it is also equally as terrifying. Knowing that clinical
This summer has only strengthened my passion for rural mixed-animal medicine and reinforced why I chose this forward to the day I can return home to serve the Kentucky
Thank you for following along on my journey. I am incredibly veterinary community, and I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store. War Eagle!
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