Being a veterinarian can come with a high degree of job satisfaction, but also with many daily struggles. Many of these may not be apparent at first glance and sometimes can take us by surprise. It’s crucial for anyone in our profession or for those thinking about becoming a veterinarian to be aware of the […]
Compassion Fatigue – Why should we care?
Why should we care? As in other professions that involve caregiving, veterinarians require high levels of compassion, empathy, and a willingness/desire to care for others. This often puts us in situations where we are exposed to traumatic events that, over time, will take a toll on our mental and physical health. These include animal abuse, […]
Can I apply through the VIRMP as a foreign educated student/veterinarian?
You sure can! But be prepared to run the extra mile! Have ECFVG or PAVE? Graduates from or current students attending a non-AVMA accredited school that do not possess the ECFVG or PAVE have their options limited to academic positions in most instances. Even then, some academic institutions will clearly state in their program description […]
Why bother creating this Blog?
Why would a board certified internist and a veterinary oncology resident take the time to write this blog? There are multiple answers, but the easy explanation is that we’ve been through a lot to get where we are now, and wished we knew more and had more information when we were first starting out! […]
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