College of

Veterinary Medicine

A fifth-generation agriculturalist from Calumet, Oklahoma, Noah Edwards grew up farming wheat and alfalfa as well as on a cow-calf operation. He ultimately decided on veterinary medicine because he liked the idea of being an integral part of providing safe and healthy food for both consumers and producers.

 

Why did you choose OSU and how has OSU helped support you in your path to becoming mixed/large animal veterinarians?
I chose Oklahoma State University because Oklahoma is home and still allows me the opportunity to help out at home. OSU has also allowed me to make so many connections and gain so many great mentors. Through those connections, I want to work under someone that I look up to upon graduation—hopefully leading me to purchase a practice or open up my very own practice.

 

Why did you decide to pursue a career in veterinary medicine?
I knew I always wanted to be a doctor of some sort and decided I would like the life of veterinary medicine more than human medicine. The lifestyle side of this job was also very appealing part of this career. I also really like the idea of being an integral part of providing safe and healthy food for people, from both a producer and food animal veterinarian perspective.

 

What does rural veterinary medicine mean to you? Why is it something you are passionate about?
The population of rural veterinarians is not as large as it once was. Being a part of a family raising cows in rural Oklahoma, I have experienced the shortage of rural veterinarians when it comes to checking cattle or being in a bind.  With this shortage, I hope to be apart of the solution many are facing. I also want to be an integral part of ensuring safe and healthy food to Americans.

 

How does it feel to receive this award?

It is a huge blessing to my family and me. It feels like a giant weight has been lifted off my shoulders.