Welcome, veterinary medicine class of 2026! I’m sure everyone you already know in vet school is eager to give you the most thoughtful, inciteful advice as you count the days to the wonderful journey that is veterinary school. I thought about giving my favorite advice from when I was in your shoes, but all that […]
Summer Scaries: Heat Stroke Season
With summer months approaching, the seasoned ER technician in me knows in our world, it is time for heat stroke season. Heat stroke is a common condition seen in hot, humid environments. In my experience, most cases tend to be this time of year in particular. It’s in the beginning of hot afternoons, which may […]
Summertime Means Fleas!
As a veterinarian in small animal practice, I know how difficult it can be for pet owners to deal with fleas. The primary issue we encounter is that many pet owners are unaware their furry family member has been sharing everything with these uninvited roommates! Often, a pet experiencing itchiness, redness, and hair loss in […]
Imposter Syndrome as a Student
In her first vlog for Student Stories, Amanda (also known as @Student Vet Amanda to her YouTube fans) dives into the topic of Imposter Syndrome and how she copes with feelings of doubt in veterinary school. Stay tuned for more vlogs by Amanda.
How I Learned About Ticks and Lyme Disease
I grew up helping stray animals, and I remember getting bitten by a tick when bathing a homeless dog. I was a first-year undergrad student, and I didn’t even know ticks could transmit diseases. In my senior year of undergrad, I learned about Borrelia burgdorferi in my medical microbiology class. I found it interesting how ticks can […]
The Many Hats of a DVM
In honor of World Veterinary Day, I thought it might be fun to evaluate the impressive and mighty DVM. A veterinarian is a: Pharmacist (four-year degree): Every veterinarian prescribes, constitutes, and even sometimes compounds a multitude of drugs each day for multiple species. Drugs range from antibiotics (which have their own set of rules and […]
What Working Retail Has Taught Me About Veterinary Medicine
Anyone who has worked a retail or service job knows that it can feel like one of the least glamorous jobs on the planet. Despite it all, I absolutely loved it. A rare extrovert in the veterinary field, I love meeting people and I live for small talk, but my favorite part about retail was making someone […]
How I Became a Veterinarian
Every veterinarian has a coming of age story that defines their growth and maturity as a doctor—a turning point, defined by an intense moment or transient realization, resulting in recognition of their ability and respectability in their field of practice. The field of veterinary medicine is diverse, as we know, so prominence can be had […]
Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence as a Vet
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to be a forensic extern and assist in many cases in which pet owners were the victims of domestic violence. In some cases, pets were left behind or used to threaten or intimidate the victim. In other cases, pets were physically injured and became victims themselves. These […]
3 Reasons Why I Didn’t Pursue an Internship After Graduation
During my senior year of veterinary school, I remember many of my classmates were interested in pursuing a small animal rotating internship and then residency. I knew I wanted to go into General Practice or Shelter Medicine. I thought about doing a shelter or small animal rotating internship once, but quickly realized it was not […]
