I just completed a two week externship at ASPCA Humane Alliance in Asheville, North Carolina. Through this externship, I was able to perform fifteen surgeries (spays and neuters) in dogs and cats. I did my first surgeries on puppies and kittens ever! I learned new surgical techniques and had around seven hours of table time. […]
Becoming the Surgeon
Surgery used to be my bane, but now it is one of my most favorite parts of practice. The change happened right under my nose. It was a humbling experience and reminded me that I need to be open to change and accept new experiences as they come. Sometimes it can be difficult to notice […]
Dear Third-Year Vet Student
Dear Veterinary Student in your third year, It’s an exciting time for you. This may be the last time you sit in a classroom for the majority of the day, being hit with the proverbial firehose from which you are drinking. It might just be the last time you study vigorously for finals. Junior surgery […]
