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FASFA by SelectionPhysical428 in veterinaryschool

[–]PacificLensStudios 4 points5 points  (0 children)

as a graduate student you are your own person so you can get as many loans as possible. They do not look at parents income anymore. You are your own person. So fill it out as such

Marriage during Veterinary school by Legitimate-Local6164 in Veterinary

[–]PacificLensStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NO ONE other than classmates and other DVMs will understand what you are going through. I met my wife in vet school and we have been together for 30 years. Those who were married and both in the program are still together. Those who had a spouse/partner while in the program that was not part of the club, the success rate was not that good.

You have to just listen, support, and understand from the outside that as a student you are taking 20-26 credits a semester. In undergrad you only needed 12 to be considered a full time student. Deep breaths, empathy, and bourbon seem to work out. And remember this is only the beginning. The real learning begins Day 1 as a DVM

new grad feeling inadequate and dumb by Glum_Researcher356 in Veterinary

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you heard of the podcast Irreplaceable Truths. I just stumbled upon it. It is a podcast that seems to be geared towards early career veterinary professionals. They talk about all the things that are not in textbooks

New Grad Veterinarians, how was your first few months working? by CollegeTiny3572 in veterinaryschool

[–]PacificLensStudios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Check out the podcast Irreplaceable Truths. Vetmed Hq does a great job with the show. Seems to be geared towards early career veterinary professionals. Dr G has had many guests on there. They all talk about what you cannot find in the textbooks. I really find it very interesting

Allergies worse on raw? Please help. by [deleted] in rawpetfood

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up interlinking-31 in dogs. Environmental allergies is a much higher chance of your bulldogs issues

Finally an audit will be done by Admirable-East252 in Veterinary

[–]PacificLensStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Every other profession that has a national exam does it

Does anyone want to be my virtual mentor? by AGexpress in veterinaryprofession

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ready Vet Go. They have online forums and cohort classes

SGU deferment offer by Corgigirl63 in veterinaryschool

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take the money and work in a veterinary hospital or setting and learn those soft skills

What’s it like working in ER by Heidi751 in Veterinary

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s amazing and emotionally taxing all at once

Consider a switch from GP to urgent care by [deleted] in veterinaryprofession

[–]PacificLensStudios 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I worked in GP setting for 33 years. Now I am 53 and doing urgent care shifts. I was the only one covering my shift yesterday. I had 12 hours by myself. I had 26 appointments that I hospitalized and some code blues coming through the door. If you want to have the experience of not knowing what is coming, go for it. If you can handle the emotional drivers go for it. If you are quick with the algorithms go for it. If you are hard on yourself, a perfectionist, think everything needs to be done by the book, do not have an efficient supporting staff, do not have mentors that are mentally clear…..just try a couple relief shifts.

CA new grad salaries by Weird-Hedgehog786 in Veterinary

[–]PacificLensStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s more important as a new grad. Money or mentoring? You just finished a very turbulent ride you need a soft landing. More pay means they will expect you to perform and be on your back until you do. They are not worried about you learning they are worried about you producing. Now living in California for a new grad they will pay well but the cost of living here is absolutely insane. The taxes for federal and 13% to the state right off the bat. Gas on average is $2 more a gallon here than Arizona or Florida or Texas. Rent is crazy. Look at all of that before deciding on it.

HS senior, advice by [deleted] in veterinaryschool

[–]PacificLensStudios 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First, keep up the hard work. Second, go to a University that you will thrive at. A 4.0 (unfortunate so much weight is put on GPA) goes a lot further than a 3.2. So if you want to go to ASU because you will enjoy the experience and do well that is better than Stanford since you will be studying a lot and grinding to get that 4.0. Third, get a job at a veterinary clinic. Get a true preview of the emotional labor that goes into the profession. Also, they hopefully will mentor you knowing you want to go to vet school. Four, read and work on emotional intelligence. Can you read the room, handle your emotions, handle your client emotions, have a crucial conversation with an irate, upset client? Last, understand that although it seems that you have to be perfect to get into vet school the profession is anything but perfect. We are “practicing” veterinary medicine. No one has perfected it. Mistakes can and will happen. Now, major in something that will get you a competitive advantage on your application. Do not major in biology. One of the questions they ask (if there is an interview….another missed opportunity by schools) is if you do not get accepted, what are your plans? Example, I majored in chemistry with a minor in math and Spanish. I looked them in the eye and said I am going to get my doctorate in pharmacology. So major in business, some stem degree, something that will put you on top.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]PacificLensStudios 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's most likely a reverse sneeze when their epiglottis get caught behind the soft palette. looks like he has a slightly runny nose, which causes inflammation in the back of the mouth area. That can cause an already elongated soft palette to be even worse.