Serving Pets and Country: A Conversation with Army Veterinarian Captain Haley Davis, DVM

Summary: Captain Haley Davis is not your typical veterinarian. Instead of working at a local clinic, she serves as an officer in the U.S. Army. Her job involves much more than giving shots to puppies. She cares for military working dogs and horses, and she even inspects food to make sure it is safe for soldiers to eat. She once had to sign a legal agreement just to inspect a Coca-Cola factory!

Captain Davis went to vet school on an Army scholarship, which means she graduated without any student debt. She says military vets focus on "One Health," which looks at how animals, humans, and the environment all affect each other. Today, she teaches other soldiers about public health and emergency care. She advises students that if they want an exciting, debt-free career, they should look into the military.

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