By now you have probably figured out that veterinary medicine is a combination of medical science and detective work! With experience, your ability to diagnose based on clinical signs, presenting complaints, and owner information alone will improve.
But don't be fooled, Vet Student! Below are two examples of medical conditions that can be misdiagnosed if diagnostic work-ups are skipped and the "likely choices" are assumed!
Topics: Client Situations, Toxicity, Communication, Vet Student, Career, Differentials
Dr. Fonti is a Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Air Force. She currently serves as a Public Health Officer for the United States Air Force and Illinois Air National Guard.
She completed her undergraduate work at Loras College where she earned Bachelor of Science degree.
Topics: Veterinarian Spotlight, SpotlightVeterinarian, Career
I have to hand it to the students at Iowa State University!
The SAVMA leadership put on one of the best symposiums that we have had the pleasure of attending. After attending a large veterinary conference the previous week, it was such a breath of fresh air to be around “our people” again.
If you are like me, you probably didn't know that National Ag Day even existed.
I feel a little ashamed to admit that considering my profession probably wouldn't exist if not for animals in agriculture.
Topics: debt, Student Loans, Vet Student, Career
We have the best job in the world, at least I think so. And you probably think so too, since you are a Vet Student happily giving up years of your life for vet school to become a veterinarian.
You are likely envisioning a life of puppies and kittens, foals and calves, kids and lambs, chicks, piglets, and crias. You get the idea. But, as you know, not all days will be happy ones in the world of veterinary medicine.
Topics: Client Situations, Communication, Vet Student, Vet School, Career