Life is not just about work. Many of us are stuck in a routine and can’t stop thinking about work, and we usually reminisce about bad interactions with staff and pet parents. These easily and rapidly make us forget our purpose in life and why we do what we do for our patients. Is is always […]
Textbooks, which ones should you buy?
Should you buy every textbook on the list of recommended books you’re given in vet school?We get this question all the time and the answer is no! It simply is not realistic (or necessary) to purchase every single textbook a class syllabus mentions!There are however some textbooks that will be very helpful during vet school and then in […]
Veterinary Specialists – what are they and how to become one?
We’re used to hearing the term specialist when applied to human medicine. But what about veterinary medicine? Did you know that there are many specialties in our field? I’d risk saying that the majority of the general population does not! So, what is a veterinary specialist? Veterinary specialists are veterinarians with advanced training that […]
Questions/Comments after being featured on Realize.vet Podcast
We just got featured on Dr. April Kung’s podcast at Realize.vet! We had a great conversation that hopefully will be helpful to all of you, regardless of if you’re considering applying to vet school or if you’re a little ahead of that and deciding if specialty medicine is for you. To make your life easier, […]
The challenges and struggles of being a veterinarian – Part 2
Make sure to read Part 1 as well! Euthanasia We are the only profession that has to go from an euthanasia appointment into a new puppy consult. How is the human brain supposed to deal with such an emotional rollercoaster on a daily basis? Performing euthanasia has been linked as a contributing factor to increasing […]
The challenges and struggles of being a veterinarian – Part 1
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 […]