Road to Graduation | Kyle Sereyko

For Kyle Sereyko, veterinary medicine is more than a career—it’s a lifelong passion rooted in his upbringing around horses and solidified through hands-on experience. As he prepares to graduate with the Class of 2025, Kyle is staying close to home to launch the next chapter of his veterinary journey.

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After graduation, Kyle will begin a year-long internship at Arizona Equine Medical & Surgical Centre in Gilbert, Arizona. His goal is to build a career in general equine practice, with a focus on sports medicine, lameness, and ambulatory care. And eventually, Kyle hopes to split his time between the Southwest and the far North: working in Arizona for most of the year, then traveling to Alaska in the summers to serve as a veterinarian for the rodeo and AQHA show circuits.

Kyle’s decision to become an equine veterinarian wasn’t immediate. He originally started college as an engineering major. But after working as a technician at an equine surgery and rehab hospital, everything changed.

“Growing up around horses, you get to see a lot of different aspects from training and competition to the extensive care and time they require. From a young age, I had always imagined myself becoming an equine vet, but it wasn’t until undergrad that I really immersed myself in the veterinary field. I had originally been an engineering major and switched over after having the opportunity to work as a technician for an equine surgery and rehabilitation hospital. Fast forwarding to vet school, my goal was only solidified more as we moved through the program and I had the opportunity to work with the equine staff and surrounding equine hospitals throughout the Tucson and Phoenix area.”

As Kyle reflects on what lies ahead, he’s excited for the freedom and diversity the veterinary field offers, and especially the chance to work with horses every day.

“One of the greatest things I’ve come to realize about the veterinary field is that there are endless opportunities. I am most excited to be able to work with horses every day with the opportunity to always continue learning and the ability to pursue different aspects of the field.”

His advice for incoming students? Savor the journey.

“My best advice for a first-year student would be to enjoy the moment. Vet school is extremely hard and there will be lots of late nights and stress, but don’t forget why you are here and the camaraderie of the journey. Surround yourself with other students and friends with common interests, attend events and conferences, and don’t forget to have some fun in the middle. Three years goes by way too fast and before you know it, you and everyone you’ve trudged the trenches with will be going their separate ways and beginning the next chapter of the journey. Best of luck and Bear Down!”

Congratulations, Kyle—we’re excited to see where your journey takes you next!