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We have created a curated list of tools and websites that we think will help you in this stage of your career. The goal of this section is to share valuable resources. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have other tools that have helped you and that you think others could benefit from as well! Make sure not to miss the wellness and well being resources here!

We use these in our daily life or have used them in the past, and we hope they help you, too!

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Useful Links

VIN Foundation Resources: check out these great resources from the VIN foundation, and remember that a VIN subscription is free for students
AAVMC Veterinary Career Options: because being a veterinarian is not only small or large animal clinical work!
Student Doctor Network - Pre-Veterinary Forum: this is the pre-veterinary forum, but it contains threads for current vet students.
Student Doctor Network - Veterinary Forum
CSU Preparing for an interview and CV building: Colorado State University's page with information and tips on interview preparation, building a CV/Resume, and many other useful links and resources.
VetMed Survival Guide's VIRMP blog posts: follow this link for a list of all of our posts on the matching program!

scholarships

Make sure to carefully review all scholarship information on its website! And don't forget to check your vet school's financial aid website!

UC Davis Outside Scholarship List: great page with many links - you must check this one out!
American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF): multiple scholarships are offered - applications open March 1st, 2018
AVMF Outside Scholarship List: which also includes links to university specific scholarships
Merck Animal Health: $5000 for second and third veterinary students
AVMF Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program: $1000 for students at AVMA accredited schools. Applications for 2018 will be accepted from September 1
Harold Wetterberg Foundation Scholarship: application materials must be received by March 15, 2018
AVMA's Awards, Competitions and Scholarships
Zoetis: three different scholarships
APVMA Scholarships: various scholarships offered. The deadline for 2018 has passed though
Healthy Paws Pet Insurance: two $1000 scholarships available
The Wolfie’s Place and How I Got Into Veterinary School Scholarship Fund: There are two $500 scholarships which will be given out in Dec 2018 (Application deadline is Sept 1st!).
Golden Meadows Kennel: $1,000 Annual College Scholarship for pre-vet students attending any accredited college.
Veterinary Scholarship Trust of New England: one $5000 for a senior veterinary student of each of the 6 New England States.
F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP): $2,000 monthly stipend for graduate students.
Oxbow Academic Scholarships: one multiple options, from high-school to veterinary school.
American Association of Bovine Practitioners: eight $7500 scholarships were given in 2017. Amount and number of scholarships varies each year.
Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association Scholarships: a single application is needed to qualify for both scholarship funds.
USDA Scholarship Programs: various scholarships available (5).
AKC's John D. Spurling Scholarship: 5 annual scholarships totaling $10000.
The Race for Education Scholarships: various scholarships available (9).
Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association: $1000 scholarship for a graduate of a Rhode Island high school.
VIN Foundation's Solutions for the Profession Competition: an yearly essay competition that awards 3 scholarships.
APVMA Scholarships 2020-2021

learning resources

Cornell eClinPath: Cornell University's online clinical pathology textbook which you can access from anywhere. Make sure to check the atlas and case of the month sections!
University of Minnesota Veterinary Anatomy: fantastic website containing carnivore, developmental, neuroanatomy and MRI/CT anatomy resources.
Cornell Guide to the Dissection of the Horse: exactly what the title says!
Iowa State Limb Anatomy: contains radiographic and 3D reconstructions of equine and bovine limbs.
University of Illinois Imaging Anatomy: atlas of normal imaging anatomy.
University of Georgia Pathology: various web based pathology lessons.
Tufts Gross Pathology Image Collection
UPenn Veterinary Histology: here you can find histologic images of various body systems at different magnifications and with a key for each image!
Oklahoma State University Clinical Parasitology: great resource for parasite identification!
Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC): this website offers parasite prevalence maps, parasite guidelines and much more!
European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases: contains many guidelines for feline medicine in general and infectious diseases.
UPenn Veterinary Cardiology: great website with tons of cardiology related information, including ECG, echocardiogram and auscultation tutorials. Make sure to also check the multimedia guide for cardiac auscultation.
University of Georgia Educational Resources: these are short, free ibooks on various topics - check them all out by clicking on "view more from this author".
VETgirl: great resource for CE and how-to procedure videos! Make sure apply for a complimentary student membership!
Neurological Exam - Colorado State University: great resource to learn how to perform a neurological exam, the pathways involved and the pathways involved, and videos of normal and abnormal findings! A must see!

Financial education

Federal Student Aid: the US Government official website on student loans. You'll want to get pretty comfortable with this one!
SALT: Created by the American Student Assistance, contains several tools, calculators and a blog to teach you more about finances
VETVANCE Financial Basics: free course on this website by Zoetis
AVMA Student Financial Resources
AVMA Personal Financial Planning Tool
VIN Foundation Student Debt Center: great financial information on student debt for pre-vet, vet students and veterinarians.

textbooks we recommend

A list of recommended textbooks - they're all regarding small animal practice, since we don't follow what's new in the large animal or equine worlds.

It is tempting to buy all the books in the syllabus / reading lists, but the truth is that you won't have time to really use them all! You need a few key books to help you get through class and clinics. Check out our list and comments on each one!

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meditation apps

Too stressed, anxious, or having trouble sleeping?

Why not try meditation? Just a few minutes here and there can help your brain relax! Check these out: Calm, Headspace and Insight Timer.

They all have free options to start with and if you'd like more, subscriptions are available.

Amazon Perks

Are you aware of the many free 30 day trials Amazon offers? See below for our recommendations and try them for free. Regardless of busy you are, it is important to have activities to let your brain relax - listening to music, reading, games, or other options are all good to try.

Remember that as a college student you have access to a free 6 month trial of Prime Student though the link below! You'll get all the benefits of a Prime membership and after the free trial you can continue to enjoy it for 50% off. Don't miss out!

ipad pro

We have never owned Apple products; not for any specific reason, but it just never happened. But when it was time to pick a tablet, we were totally sold on the iPad Pro. We have the 9.7 inch version (no longer available), but the new smaller option of the Pro is a 10.5 inch. If you want a bigger screen, check out the 12.9 inch instead - it will make it easier to have multiple tabs open during class or while studying!

Plus, this thing is fast and has excellent screen quality! It is perfect to read scientific papers or books in either portrait or landscape mode. Make sure to download Papers 3 (free!) and if you want to take notes in class, the Notability or GoodNotes 4 apps are a must!

And it goes without saying that you'll definitely want a screen protector, keyboard, and an Apple pencil or similar!

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microsoft surface pro

If you're more of a PC person, you can't go wrong with the Surface Pro. It looks more like a traditional laptop, but you can easily use it as a tablet. With a 12.3 inch screen, it's just a bit smaller than the larger iPad Pro 12.9 inch. Notability is an iOS app but you can use OneNote instead with the Surface Pro (which is also available for iOS).

Just like with the iPad Pro, you'll need to invest in some accessories to use it to its full potential. Which one to choose (you might also prefer a laptop) depends on personal preference. Also make sure your vet school does not require you to purchase a specific device!

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ON BEING A VETERINARIAN BOOK SERIES

If you are looking for insight on what life is like as a veterinarian and how to become one, this series of books will provide you with helpful information!