Veterinary Specialty Center Offers Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program

Program provides students with hands-on experience and mentorship.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Veterinary Specialty Center in Chicago is offering a Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program that gives students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and receive mentorship from veterinary professionals. Dr. Shaunita Sharpe, who oversees the program, sat down with Daytime Chicago to share more details on how students can apply.

Why it matters

The pre-veterinary program aims to provide aspiring veterinary students with valuable real-world experience and guidance as they explore careers in animal medicine. By offering this immersive summer program, Veterinary Specialty Center is helping to cultivate the next generation of veterinary professionals.

The details

The Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program at Veterinary Specialty Center allows students to shadow veterinarians, participate in hands-on activities, and learn about the various aspects of running a veterinary practice. Participants will gain exposure to different medical procedures and have the opportunity to interact directly with patients and their owners.

  • The program runs during the summer months.
  • Interested students can apply for the program on the Veterinary Specialty Center website.

The players

Veterinary Specialty Center

A veterinary clinic located in Chicago that is offering a Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program for aspiring veterinary students.

Dr. Shaunita Sharpe

The veterinarian who oversees the Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program at Veterinary Specialty Center.

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What they’re saying

“The pre-veterinary program aims to provide aspiring veterinary students with valuable real-world experience and guidance as they explore careers in animal medicine.”

— Dr. Shaunita Sharpe, Program Coordinator (Daytime Chicago)

What’s next

Interested students can apply for the Pre-Veterinary Summer Enrichment Program on the Veterinary Specialty Center website.

The takeaway

By offering this immersive summer program, Veterinary Specialty Center is helping to cultivate the next generation of veterinary professionals and provide aspiring students with valuable hands-on experience and mentorship.