Veterinary students often believe that they shouldn’t question the curriculum and worry about what might happen to them if they do, but veterinary school laboratories need updating. 

Larrea Cottingham advocated for Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine to stop the use of terminal animal laboratories in training. She did not suffer backlash or retaliation.

Her career wasn’t threatened.

Too many students remain silent and do not realize how much power they have to change how their school treats animals. 

But change is possible. And you do not have to do it alone.

If you are concerned about the terminal use of animals in your veterinary school, reach out.

We will support you in the way you want us to. 

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