Carly is a Chapel Hill native who recently returned to North Carolina after graduating from Virginia Tech with a bachelor’s degree in animal science. She grew up riding horses and has had her rescue dog, Josie, since 2020. During her time at Virginia Tech, she gained valuable hands-on experience working with a wide variety of animals, from household pets to beef cattle. Carly plans to apply to veterinary school and is currently gaining clinical experience to further develop her skills and expand her knowledge in the field.