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I'm IS, and I also felt like I didn't have a competitive application, simply because I thought I had a lot less hands-on experience than other people--and I was only a kennel technician, not really in the surgery room much. So my advice is to work, work, work! Get those hours of experience, BUT also keep your grades up. I applied with a 3.89 GPA I believe, and my GRE was like 155/154 (pretty average). Be yourself, and if you have any opportunities to do research (I'm doing a thesis project on birds) or anything unique (study abroad), then do those things, too! I know that seems overwhelming, but I changed my major my junior year, last year, of undergrad so I know what it feels like to have to rush to catch up. I completely changed career paths. But I managed it, and so you totally can too. I even made time to study abroad the first semester of my senior year, so I feel like anything is possible lol. When it comes to the interview, relax. Be yourself. And wear something that isn't the normal black or navy pants suit/suit skirt maybe just to stand out a little more (but keep it professional obviously).
Anyways, good luck to you next year! I'll be able to tell you more when it gets closer to time
Thanks for the great advice! Also, kudos to changing career paths! I decided after getting my B.S. in Chemistry last year that I truly wasn't going to be happy without going for my dream profession. Sounds dumb, but it was a long time coming for me to actually decide that I can do this...and with confidence!
I have ~1200 0r more research hours and was published a few times as an undergrad. I also work in a lab now full-time and shadow after work. I feel that those are the only things unique about me. I hope that strengthens my application 
. Congrats on getting accepted to Auburn!! 
