Hailey Thompson, VG25
Biography
California
M.S. in Conservation Medicine ‘25
Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology
UC Davis
Why did you choose to pursue this degree, and why did you choose Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine to pursue this degree?
I chose MCM program at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine because it is such a unique program and wildlife health has always been something I have been interested in and I want to expand my knowledge on the topic.
What are your interests and/or experience relative to conservation medicine?
I am very interested in Marine Mammal health and in marine life in general. I have experience working on a behavioral health project with harbor seals in rehabilitation and hope to gain more experience in wildlife health.
What are your career goals after completing the program?
I hope to pursue my Ph.D. in a wildlife related field and be able to research Marine Mammal health.