I have dealt with a lack of self-confidence many times in my veterinary journey. I don’t always know all the answers and doubt myself. But I have been learning from my mentors how to build self-confidence in these challenging times. Here are some tips to become a better version of yourself. Don’t compare yourself to […]
I know how stressful and challenging the interview process can be. The process may start a few months before graduation, or some weeks after getting your veterinary state license. It doesn’t matter what your time frame is! It’s always good to start early and do your best. The first step to nail your job interview […]
We all know human hospitals have been slammed since the start of COVID-19. Talking with my father and sister, who are both human doctors, the anxiety and stress plaguing the practice of human medicine is tangible. I can feel it when I stand next to them. The anxiety vibes are real. They ripple through my […]
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
As recent graduates, we have a lot to remember and new challenges. We can easily forget a few things about important diseases, but having these books by my side has been helpful. Here are three of my favorite books that have allowed me to review a lot of things: 1. The New Vet Jumpstart Guide […]
Now that the United States is beginning to open up in response to CDC guidelines, businesses are being forced to consider how they will change their policies in response to the easing of restrictions. And veterinary hospitals are no exception. Since I joined my current practice in the middle of the pandemic, I have never […]
A tiny dog with a grapefruit-sized mammary tumor received a mastectomy at our hospital about two months ago. I saw the little Yorkie the other day since her owner noticed that the lumps came back. I had the conversation about metastasis with her, and she understood that it was not a good prognosis. She was […]
Dr. Cristina Bustamante is a veterinarian working in Miami. She was born and raised in Cartagena, Colombia, and moved to California after high school to pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian in the US. She studied Animal Biology at UC Davis and veterinary medicine at Cornell University. After graduation and for the past three […]
Dr. Stephanie Kuo is a recent veterinary graduate of St. George’s University who completed her clinical year at Cornell University. She is a Taiwanese-American who was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. After earning her undergraduate degree in Molecular Environmental Biology at UC Berkeley, Stephanie gained most of her veterinary and animal […]
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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