Kate Raczak has always had a profound interest in and a special connection with animals. She has always found herself striving to continue to challenge herself and push herself beyond her limitations, both physically and intellectually. She enjoys giving back to her community. Veterinary medicine is challenging and evolving constantly, allowing her to work with animals every day and give back to her community. This is what has led to a lifelong goal to pursue veterinary medicine and continue expanding her knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology, behavior, and medicine. She also has a special interest in acupuncture as an alternative and adjunctive treatment as well as exotic animal medicine (particularly small mammals). Her favorite part of her day is interacting with her patients, while her favorite part of her career is when she can send home a healthy patient following treatment. Successful treatment means she gets to see her patient go home feeling better. While veterinary medicine is a priority in her life, she also enjoys the outdoors, yoga, fitness, and spending time with friends and family [citation][5].