meet roshan mcguinness, second-year doctor of veterinary medicine student

upei's students are making an impact on campus, here in canada, and around the world!

why did you choose veterinary medicine?

"i chose veterinary medicine because i have always loved animals—it sounds cliché, but being able to work with them everyday, and knowing that clients trust me for advice on their animals’ needs is a dream job!"

what do you like most about the dvm program at the atlantic veterinary college?

"i like how the program is set up in such a way that particular courses for that term correspond to one another, amplifying the learning process by allowing me to learn different aspects of the broad topics being covered. and, all of my professors have been so accommodating with the transition to online learning due to covid-19. i was worried that the practical nature of some courses would not transition well to online, but my professors have done an excellent job."

"i chose veterinary medicine because i have always loved animals—it sounds cliché, but being able to work with them everyday, and knowing that clients trust me for advice on their animals’ needs is a dream job!"

how has your program prepared you for your career goals?

"when i think of how much i've actually learned just since september it blows my mind. i'm eager to work at a clinic this summer and apply what i have learned. i am constantly learning and facing new challenges daily in my program, and my doctor of veterinary medicine degree will allow me to work in a profession that i am proud to be a part of."

what is the best thing about being at student at upei?

"the best thing about being a veterinary student at upei and the atlantic veterinary college is the tight-knit community of students and faculty members. i was floored by how they reached out to me in the first couple of days of my program, offering study help, online resources, guidance, or just offering to be a person i could talk to over a coffee. i did not expect such an outpouring of help right away, and it definitely helped me succeed in my first term.

the campus is beautiful, the community is welcoming, and i'm convinced islanders are the nicest people on the planet."