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 […]
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 […]
