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Dr. Amanda Rappaport is a veterinarian at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from Hobart and William Smith College in 2015 and received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Midwestern University in 2019. She has recently published an article in the Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine on Chronic Gastric Instability in Didelphis virginiana. 

In this Interview, Dr. Rappaport discusses her unconventional journey to becoming a veterinarian. She talks about memorable cases she's had during her time at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and encourages future vets to find something to be passionate about in veterinary medicine. She ends the interview encouraging future vets to forge their own path to becoming veterinarians. 

Interviewed by Mari Kuennen, on February 11, 2025.
Full oral interview and transcript available on request.

Dr. Amanda Rappaport Oral Interview Clips:

Interest in Animal Behavior 

Having Passion in School 

Benefits of a Non- "Pre-Vet" Schooling 

Key Mentor in Vet School 

 Experience in a Small Animal Internship 

Differences Between Small Animal and Wildlife Medicine  

The Pelican Story  (Attached)

Publishing a Research Paper in Wildlife Medicine  

Veterinary Interns in Wildlife Medicine  

Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Vets  

Advice for Future Vets 

Contact the Minnesota Veterinary Museum for more information