Alumna Spotlight: Amanda Szucsik Crediting Her Success To Rutgers Mentors, Szucsik Details Her Journey to Becoming A Veterinarian
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orn in Trenton, Dr. Amanda Szucsik has always had ties to New Jersey. Although she primarily lived in Massachusetts, where her parents worked, she spent the majority of her summers in New Jersey visiting extended family. Starting at a young age, Szucsik knew that she wanted to have a career involving animals; she entertained many ideas, ranging from dolphin trainer to veterinarian. As an assistant at an animal boarding facility, one of her first jobs as a teenager, she worked with approximately 100 dogs and 50 cats. It was at this point that Szucsik became serious about pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. Continued on pg. 12
