I was a sophomore in college when I decided I wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. My first paying job in the animal world was a barn hand at a small horse barn that taught English dressage riding. I sought this position because, at the time, I wanted to be an equine veterinarian. […]
The Longest Day
The alarm starts ringing at 5 am. My whole body hurts, especially my right shoulder. Even in my sleep-deprived state, I remembered the giant Thoroughbred that jerked his head up over and over. My head is pounding, matching the throbbing in my shoulder. I sit back on my heels with my head still on the mattress. My chin is […]
Never give up….
This May, I’ had the wonderful opportunity to work at an equine hospital with a great team of doctors and support staff. They have given me so many wonderful opportunities to learn and gain hands-on experience. One thing I’ve learned is to never give up on a patient. A mare was presented for colic on a […]
