March 8th marked International Women’s Day and I want to take a moment to take a very brief look into the history of veterinary medicine and just a few women who helped shape the profession. The first public veterinary school in the United States was established in 1879 at Iowa State University (my current location […]
Matters of the Heart
It feels perfect that I finished my rotation on the cardiology service on the weekend of Valentine’s day. Once again, I walked into a rotation feeling like I knew nothing and I leave feeling more capable in my abilities as a (very) soon-to-be doctor. One of my first weaknesses was my ability to pick up […]
How-to Guide: Mom and Clinics
Can you be a mom and make it through vet school? Yes.
How do you express your creativity in veterinary medicine?
An important question. Regardless of your career or however you spend the majority of your time in a 24-hour day. Creative expression is crucial for self-discovery, self-expression, inspiration, problem-solving, innovation, and openness. And openness, defined as being mentally and emotionally unobstructed or unrestricted, is key here because it is with this availability that we are […]
How Fungi Shape a Small Part of Veterinary Medicine
Fungi truly are dimorphic in the field of veterinary medicine (although not all fungi are dimorphic, only the ones that exist in both a mold and yeast form). You can say this because fungi can both cause disease and treat disease, and in some cases the same exact one. Say your dog is outside, running […]
Vet Med Does Not Kill Creativity
We’ve all seen the TED Talk titled Does School Kill Creativity in which Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for redesigning school systems that cultivate creativity. He discusses the idea that traditional schools educate students out of creativity by placing educational blinders on, shielding them from all that is art, free-thought, and creative exploration. I […]
The Pandemic Puppy Boom: What is to Come?
While not much positive has come from the current pandemic, around the country many animal shelters are finding themselves empty like never before. With practically the whole workforce abandoning the conventional 9-5 at the office and trading in for work from home, many people who never had the time at home or found the new […]
Tips for Dealing with Difficult Clients
No matter if you are a third or fourth-year vet student or a new veterinarian, you probably have experienced some time with demanding clients or pet owners. Many of us have seen the scene with pet owners arguing and yelling at veterinary staff and vice versa. Sometimes, it isn’t difficult clients but difficult situations instead. […]
The Power of An Emotional Support Animal in Vet School
I know how stressful vet school can be, and having an emotional support animal has helped many vet students with depression, anxiety, and overall stress. I had an emotional support pet that helped me to survive vet school in so many ways. Emotional support changes our lives and makes a positive impact in our daily […]
Clarity
The pandemic has really changed the nature of the game. The practice of veterinary medicine is contingent upon clear channels of communication between the people responsible for patient health: pet owners and veterinary staff. Pet owners, at least those who come to our hospital, are not actually allowed in the building due to our COVID […]
