Lauren Kerrigan ’13 graduated with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine as a member of the Class of 2025. While at Mississippi State, she served as the President of the student chapter of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Before veterinary school, Lauren earned both her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology and her Master of Science in Equine Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology from Louisiana State University (LSU).

At WFS, Lauren was named Delaware Volleyball Player of the Year twice and was named All-State three times. She was also an All-State soccer player and All-Conference basketball player.

As she begins her professional career at MedVet Emergency and Specialty Care in Jupiter, Florida, she reflects, “One of my favorite parts of the veterinary profession is educating and supporting pet owners. It’s especially meaningful to build relationships with clients and help guide them through important decisions and treatments. My love for vet med actually started during my senior exploration project at WFS my senior year!”

Her advice to a current WFS student? “Take advantage of everything Friends has to offer! Try a new sport (or play all of them), join a club, act in a play, volunteer in the community, travel on the study abroad trips, or step up into a role when the opportunity presents itself. Step outside your comfort zone and connect with people you might not normally meet. Friends School is an incredibly welcoming and encouraging place — there’s no better environment to explore your interests, discover who you are, and start shaping the path toward your future!”