Summer in the Midwest is a dog’s paradise. Long warm days, endless hikes and walking trails, and innumerable lakes for swimming. Adventures abound! Veterinary teams might have a different point of view that comes with these glorious sunny days: heat exhaustion, dehydration, ticks, dog bites, and last minute travel certificates often become the makeup for […]
Surviving A Twelve Hour Shift
Summer is here! Many veterinary students are gearing up for the excitement of internships and clinical experience. I’ve been lucky to have worked in clinics that entailed 10-14 hour days. It’s really rewarding when you have an animal come in coding at the beginning of the shift and by the time you’re clocking out the […]
Wait, How Did I Get Here?
I recently ran into a friend I hadn’t seen since high school. When I told her I was preparing to start veterinary school, she smirked as she told me she couldn’t see me doing anything else. “I remember you making us sleep with your giant golden retriever whenever I slept over!” she said. I guess […]
