Idiopathic Issues

Susan C. Kahler wrote an article that appeared on JAVMA titled "Moral stress the top trigger in veterinarians' compassion fatigue". The piece talks about how she suggest redefining veterinarians' ethical responsibility.

Vet Student, are you feeling stressed about the NAVLE?  Are you testing in April and haven’t started to prepare?  I assure you, you are not alone!

With just under sixty days until the April test window starts, you might be tempted to give up on your NAVLE prep.  This may be especially true if you have been studying on your own up until now.  Don’t give up!

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?

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!

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!