On October 7, 2025, the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Faculty of Agrotechnologies welcomed Girius Antanaitis, a Lithuanian-born medical device designer who lives and works in Australia. He delivered a lecture titled “External Anatomy: A Profession that Helps Save the Lives of Wild Animals,” sharing his experience on how design and engineering intersect with medicine and environmental challenges.
Girius Antanaitis is an industrial designer who has been creating unique medical instruments and devices for the field of veterinary medicine for many years. His designs are used in the treatment of birds, whales, wombats, reptiles, and other animals. He collaborates closely with veterinarians, scientists, and wildlife rescue centers, developing customized solutions ranging from microscopic tools to specialized implants and needles.
During the lecture, the guest showcased a variety of his medical instruments, explaining their design process, practical applications in animal care, and creative challenges. He emphasized that every design solution begins with a deep understanding of the animal’s anatomy and needs, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation between designers, engineers, and veterinary professionals.
“Medical design is not just about aesthetics or technology. It is a creative field where every tool designed can directly contribute to saving lives,” – emphasized Girius Antanaitis.
Students were highly engaged, asking questions about the connections between design and veterinary science and exploring career paths in this unique yet profoundly meaningful field. The session inspired discussion on professional opportunities, creative responsibility, and the importance of innovation in medicine.
This meeting offered students a chance to view veterinary science from an unconventional design perspective. Events like this encourage young professionals to reflect on the role of creativity in science and inspire them to seek new ways in which technology and human ingenuity can serve life itself.
