FIKKIA NEWS – Faculty of Health, Medicine and Natural Sciences (FIKKIA) Airlangga University held another Inspirational Friday event on Friday (June 12, 2026). This event, specifically for Veterinary Medicine students, took place in the Mojo Campus Hall and was broadcast online via Zoom Meeting.
Carrying the theme "Young Vetpreneur: Unlock Your Potential, Build Achievement and Entrepreneurial Spirit". This activity concludes the Inspirational Friday series for the even semester before students face their Final Semester Exams (UAS). Through these activities, students are encouraged to prepare for the world of work while also developing an entrepreneurial spirit relevant to the development of the veterinary profession.
HMKH Chairman Ivan Maulana (KH 23) emphasized the importance of balancing organizational activities with academic achievement. He stated that students need to have a spirit of achievement and a clear plan for the future.
Meanwhile, FIKKIA's Deputy Dean I for Academic Affairs, Dr. Ivan Rahmatullah, MPH., Ph.D., encouraged students to actively learn from others' experiences. He believes that interacting with alumni and fellow students can help broaden their perspectives on the world of work and professional challenges.
Learning from FIKKIA's First Veterinary Alumni
The event featured Dr. Anggun Mochammad Yusuf as the keynote speaker. He is the first alumnus of the FIKKIA Veterinary Medicine Study Program and the founder of AMY Animal Care, which has now grown to three branches.
In her presentation, Dr. Anggun emphasized that becoming a competent veterinarian requires a long process and preparation, starting during college. Students need to build self-confidence, set clear goals, and develop practical skills from the first semester.
He believes clinical skills shouldn't be delayed until just before graduation. Gaining practical experience early will help students understand the profession more deeply and prepare them for the world of work.
In addition to academic competence, Drh. Anggun also highlighted the importance of building professional relationsStudents are encouraged to expand their networks with fellow students, alumni, and senior veterinarians. These connections can provide learning opportunities and open up future career development opportunities.
"Never be ashamed to ask questions. In fact, by learning from others, we can accelerate the process of becoming competent veterinarians," he stressed.
He also emphasized the importance of enhancing one's capacity through seminars, webinars, and relevant training. He noted that the rapid development of veterinary science and technology requires students to continually update their knowledge and skills.
"As a successful veterinarian, apply your skills learning from the start, upgrade yourself by attending relevant seminars, and set goals for each semester," added the 2014 alumnus.
Cultivating the Vetpreneur Spirit
Drawing on her experience building AMY Animal Care, Dr. Anggun demonstrates the broad opportunities offered by the veterinary profession. Graduates can pursue careers not only as practitioners or academics, but also as entrepreneurs in the animal health sector.
He emphasized that entrepreneurial skills are a crucial added value for future veterinarians. Through innovation and sound business management, veterinarians can provide greater benefits to society while creating jobs.
The material presented received a positive response from participants. Delima KH'24 admitted to gaining new motivation to prepare herself for the professional world after graduation.
Through Inspirational Fridays, FIKKIA UNAIR remains committed to equipping students with academic insight, professional skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit. This activity is expected to produce veterinarians who are not only competent but also young vetpreneurs ready to contribute to society and the workplace.
Author: Amalia Sofi Ramadanti
Editor: Avicenna C. Nisa