As a biology student with a passion for veterinary medicine, Cameron Eyl ’26 paved his own path to reach his career goals by launching Oglethorpe’s Pre-Vet Club (PVC). Eyl initially struggled to find clear, accessible resources as a student on the pre-veterinary advising track, so he wanted to create a space for pre-vet students to support one another and share resources to prepare for veterinary school. 

“It was incredibly difficult for me to ‘figure it out’ early on, and the PVC allows me to carry the information I’ve learned forward to the next group of future veterinarians,” says the Pre-Vet Club president. 

Now in its second year, the Pre-Vet Club has made a significant mark at Oglethorpe. Besides the annual fall petting zoo, the club has also hosted events with guest speakers representing different areas of veterinary medicine or serving as resources for the vet school application process. PVC has also expanded its impact beyond campus, raising nearly $2,000 for local animal shelters and rescues, like PALS Atlanta and Ahimsa House. 

Cameron’s passion for veterinary medicine stems from a lifelong love of science and an awareness of the consequences animals face without proper care. 

“I have also always wanted a science-based career that combines my love for helping the community and animals alike, which veterinary medicine perfectly fulfills,” says Eyl. 

Eyl has officially taken the next step toward pursuing his veterinary career, with acceptances from top programs including Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, and the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. 

Eyl credits much of his hands-on biology coursework, like microbiology and biochemistry, for preparing him for veterinary school. Both courses provided him with the undergraduate research experience he needed to stand out as a veterinary school applicant. He also formed deep, personal relationships with his professors, who served not only as mentors for him but also as supporters throughout his undergraduate career. 

Now equipped with a strong academic foundation and leadership skills from the Pre-Vet Club, it’s clear Eyl is prepared to succeed in veterinary school when he graduates from Oglethorpe in May.