I recall having a short winter course in veterinary school entitled “Human-Animal Relationships” and learning about the multitude of ways in which people interact with animals—be they house pets, wildlife, laboratory test animals, or farm animals. I recall exploring with my classmates the nuances of the Five Freedoms, the differences between animal rights and animal […]
Mental health awareness month is here and today I want to reflect on our mental health experience during the pandemic lockdown. A little before the COVID-19 pandemic mental health awareness had been increasing. However, after we felt that 2020 paralyzed our lives, we also got to spend a lot more time with ourselves. Some loved […]
I know how hard it is to fail the most important test of your veterinary journey. I was there too and it’s never easy to deal with failure. Today I want to share some tips to crush the next time you take the North American Veterinary License Exam (NAVLE). Make a list of the topics […]
An overview of how to conduct collection and submission of lab samples. … Samples
Everything from normal rectal temperature ranges to measurement conversion tables. … Guides
Everything from Public Health Agencies to a list of zoonoses. … Health
In the past year, I have learned some powerful tips from amazing entrepreneurs and veterinary professionals. Today, I wanted to share three things you can do to get closer to your veterinary goals. No matter if you are feeling motivated or not, these are helpful tips to achieve anything you set your mind to. #1 […]
We were in the operating room, performing a tibial plateau leveling osteotomy on a dog with a cranial cruciate ligament injury. Prior to cutting the proximal tibia with an oscillating saw, we measured 9.4 mm. Not once, but twice. We needed to be certain that we measured 9.4 mm so that we could rotate the […]
A simple neural network was described on paper and then modeled using electrical circuits in 1943 by the neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and the mathematician Walter Pitts. This idea was advanced through the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s mainly as an academic pursuit until the 1980’s when the “instant physician” showed promising clinical application. This neural network […]
It’s about that time! VIRMP application is in, institutions are reading your materials, and you are anxiously waiting for emails and phone calls inviting you to interview. So, now’s the time to start preparing your answers. You’re going to be asked those typical questions, and you’ll definitely be asked some curveballs, so start thinking about […]
Let’s get to it, brand new intern. Here’s what you need to know for your internship: You are going to have questions. C’mon, who’s ever 100% comfortable reading lab work? Senior clinicians, other doctors, and your intern mates will help you. If they don’t want to help you, keep asking questions, eventually they will and […]
Third-Year, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Brandy knew from a very young age that she was destined to be a veterinarian. She grew up riding horses, working cows, and training dogs. Her current interests in veterinary medicine are surgery, behavior, and theriogenology.
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