You’ve made it to veterinary school – congratulations! You’re probably feeling mixed emotions, to say the least: proud, anxious, excited, terrified. Luckily, veterinary students around the country (and the world) are incredibly supportive and are always willing to lend a helping hand. For those of you who may be wondering what are some recommendations and must-haves for your […]
The Physical Exam
The first semester of vet school has been all about learning how to do a physical exam on a variety of species. The idea is that we should know what normal looks like before we are taught about abnormal. We’ve gotten hands on experience with dogs, cattle, horses, and goats. In addition, we had a […]
Dear Mentor
Dear Mentor, First off, let me begin by thanking you for taking me under your wing. Not that you may have had much of an option in the matter, but I appreciate you taking on the extra responsibility of another ornery student. Coming in with so few experiences and only a single year of veterinary […]