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Proverbs 3:5–6 ✝️
804 Native | 757 | 1906 • ΦΑ 🦍
VWU‘21 🩵 | ODU MPH’27 🦁
Future Veterinarian 👨🏽‍⚕️ | @becomingdrdolittle

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The future of veterinary medicine is BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL🤩

Very thankful I didn’t listen to the devil on my shoulder telling me not to go. This conference always breathes life, motivation, and inspiration into me. NABV is more than just networking. This organization is a support system. We lift, encourage, and challenge each other, all while developing meaningful friendships. Loved connecting with old friends and making SOOO many new ones. I love all my future colleagues!! Thank you all for reminding me of my why 🫶🏾🩷

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This weekend, I had the privilege of attending the National Association for Black Veterinarians (NABV) Conference, and I left feeling more motivated than ever to continue pursuing my dream of becoming a veterinarian.

Being surrounded by Black veterinarians, veterinary students, veterinary specialists, educators, and future colleagues was both inspiring and humbling. Every conversation reminded me that there is no linear path into this profession—we all have different stories, but the same passion for serving animals and advancing veterinary medicine.

One of the best parts of the conference was the lasting connections and new friendships I made. Meeting people who look like me who also share the same goals, encourage one another, and genuinely want to see each other succeed reminded me that this profession is built on community as much as it is on medicine.

I also attended sessions on financial planning, how to deal w/ vet school debt, practice ownership, well being within the profession, and preparing for veterinary school, all of which gave me valuable insight.

Most importantly, this conference reaffirmed why representation matters. Thank you to everyone who shared their advice, encouragement, and experiences. I’m leaving New Orleans with new friendships, meaningful connections, and even more determination to keep chasing my dreams. 🩺🐾🖤

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