Nowadays, women are the majority of students entering veterinary schools in the United States. When I was in high school and started shadowing in the veterinary hospital, all my mentors were males. I did not have a female veterinarian role model until my senior year when I met an animal science professor and veterinarian. I […]
Are we, as veterinarians, perpetuating animal suffering?
In the Amazon rainforest, macaws and countless other highly intelligent species of birds exhibit advanced social skills, develop problem-solving abilities, form tightly-knit family bonds, and according to recent research even develop regional dialects only understood by individuals in a specific area. You could say they’re just like us – social, complex creatures with a wide […]
Discussing Veterinary Ethics
My first day back from winter break was grueling, yet also unexpectedly intriguing. I was surprised to see that my vague, squeamish feelings toward some aspects of veterinary medicine were being translated into concrete ethical dilemmas by my ethics professor. For example, I have always felt uncomfortable when owners and veterinarians disagree on treatment options. Pet […]
