Dr. Kirsten Thomas is Associate Veterinarian at Toledo Zoo and Aquarium Department of Animal Health and Nutrition. Along with her colleagues, she takes care of the animals at the zoo on a daily basis. She also does research in the animals, especially in the areas of animal conservation. She collaborates with counterparts who do research outside zoo captivity, in order to better understand animals overall. Dr. Thomas grew up liking animals, and had some experience with medicine in college. But she ended up being a high school science teacher, teaching inner city students. But she then changed careers afterward, going to vet school, working at a clinic, and eventually ending up as Associate Veterinarian at Toledo Zoo. Visit stemdiversitypodcast.com.
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