There probably isn’t a topic more controversial in veterinary medicine than euthanasia. A veterinary license provides us with the legal authority to humanely end the lives of our animal patients. And although this is allowed, and most often medically necessary, it does not come without cost.
Topics: Client Situations, Communication, Vet Student, Euthanasia, Career, Clients
Vet Student, the expectation placed on a newly graduated veterinarian is daunting. We are expected to hit the ground running with working knowledge of all species, the ability to diagnose any disease, and the skill to perform a myriad of surgical procedures.
We are to jump into all of this without being afraid, right?
Topics: Surgery, Stress Management, Vet School, Career
You all know it is coming, the unavoidable exam near the end of your vet school experience. It seems so far away, until it isn’t.
Once it is over you will be acutely aware of what you could have done differently to prepare. But why wait? I’m sharing what I wish I had known, a pro-active NAVLE review guide of sorts. Essentially, my hindsight can be your 20/20!
Topics: Stress Management, NAVLE, Vet Student, Vet School, VetPrep
Veterinarians and Vet Students alike are bonded by the unique experience Vet School provides. The adventure leaves us with a different sense of humor, and new view of the world around us.
We’ve compiled a list of ten classic Vet Student Traits and invite you to add your own! Veterinary humor is the best! Let’s see what you’ve got!
Topics: Stress Management, Veterinary Humor
Vet Student, ready or not, as your veterinary career develops, your anonymity diminishes. For extroverted veterinarians the blurred personal/professional line is less distressing.
Introverted veterinarians, however, may find the extra attention to be more than they bargained for.
Topics: Clinics, Stress Management, Client Situations, Career