Veterinary technicians are required to be flexible and efficient; these are skills that make them integral parts of the veterinary team. Since I am now in my third-year as a veterinary technician I am expected to preform surgical tasks in the same manner as a seasoned veterinary technician with minimal intervention from the instructors. Theory […]
The Beginning of a New Chapter
Three weeks ago, I walked across the stage of the Kellogg’s Hotel and Conference Room in my school to receive my white coat! This was one of the most exciting days of my life and it symbolized the beginning of the clinical phase in my veterinary career. As a third-year vet student, the white coat ceremony marked […]
A Collaborative Effort
“I don’t want to do this surgery if it’s going to do more harm than benefit the dog,” said the faculty surgeon. At this point, ten people were surrounding my patient in the surgery prep area. This dog was scheduled to be moved into surgery shortly, but the surgeons had raised some concerns. Before I […]
