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Going Back in Time: Things I'd Tell the "Former Veterinary Student Me"

Posted by Andrea Dover on Dec 4, 2017 10:00:00 AM

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Earlier this week I returned to the scene of the crime…18 years ago 😱, I sat in the same classroom as a young, fresh-faced veterinary student full of hope and overwhelmed at the sheer volume of information I needed to cram into my brain. 

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Topics: Stress Management, Vet Student, Vet School

Where do you VetPrep? #WhereDoYouVetPrep

Posted by Andrea Dover on Nov 10, 2017 12:30:22 PM

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Studying for the NAVLE® is in fool swing and we see many of you taking pictures of your studying habits on social media sites. It's amazing how studying has changed in just a few short years now that we have apps at our finger tips whether be it a laptop or a smart phone.

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Topics: Studying, Links, Veterinary Books

LINK: A Chronicle of a Vet's Life

Posted by Erik Manassy on Nov 8, 2017 7:44:46 AM

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Inspired by James Herriot, Dr. P.J. Miller decided to recount his adventures as a veterinarian in the modern age in his book "Cute Poodles, Sweet Old Ladies and Hugs: Veterinary Tales.

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Topics: Links, Veterinary Books

VetPrep is Now an App!

Posted by Cari Wise on Sep 28, 2017 10:33:53 AM

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Hey guys Dr.Cari Wise from VetPrep. I'm so excited about a new feature that we've developed that I decided to jump on here and tell you about it in person. We know you love VetPret, it's the premier study tool for the NAVLE and now you have no excuses not to study.
 
VetPrep is now an App! It's available for Android and Apple devices. So just go to Google Play or the App Store and download it today. 
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Topics: VetPrep App, Videos, VetPrep

Self-Inflicted Death of the Veterinarian

Posted by Cari Wise on Sep 10, 2017 11:27:55 AM

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Back when I began vet school, over 20 years ago, I remember sitting in orientation events and listening to the administration talk to us about the challenges we would face during the four years to come. We were encouraged to create study plans, study groups, and to prioritize our time. Even then, they said, not all of us would make it through to graduation. They were right. 

Then, almost as an afterthought, they added that veterinarians are in the top three of professionals most likely to commit suicide; so we needed to be aware of that.
 
Wait. What? WHAT?!
 
Tragically, they were right about that too.
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Topics: Medical Mistakes, Videos

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