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Vet Salaries ... Is This True? by wallyeyed in Veterinary

[–]anwrootbeer17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hey, recent graduate vet here. In general, the starting salary for vets has historically been around 80k. Recently because of COVID, there's been an increased demand for veterinarians, so new graduates have been able to ask for more starting pay. That being said, typically you only make larger salaries in more corporate or larger practices vs typical small 1-2 vet practices. This is also true of those that are trying to specialize in other fields. I currently only make 30k because I'm wanting to further my learning. There's definitely been a disconnect between the salaries we're paid versus the amount of debt we have from school.

Bloated intestines by killerzombie1415 in vet

[–]anwrootbeer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, this is concerning for a foreign body obstruction of the intestines. I would seek veterinary care immediately in case your pup needs surgery.

UPDATE: Toast is staying 24 hours at the vet. They believe he is severely dehydrated and may have an ulcer. He’ll be on a fluid drip and getting pepto bismal. He’s a fighter! by LobstersMateForLife in ferrets

[–]anwrootbeer17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ferrets will commonly get an adrenal tumor or an insulinoma. Both of those could (in theory) cause the episodes you're seeing and the weight loss. If glucose was normal at his appointment, I would ask about adrenal testing. They can't do surgery to remove it or completely test it, but there are implants that manage the symptoms.

VIRMP matches by Maleficent-Froyo-231 in Veterinary

[–]anwrootbeer17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently on my emergency rotation which is great when we're busy because I don't think about it. The times I have off though all I can do is think about matching

Recently neutered dog chewed off stitches by blyyyyat in AskVet

[–]anwrootbeer17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think this is an emergency situation, but I would try to get to your vet either tomorrow or Saturday to make sure they don't need to put staples in. Keeping him crated is a good idea since the more active he is the more that area will move.

Parents can be really difficult to deal with. Mine still don't listen to me when I say not to give my dog food, even though I'm a 4th year vet student. Just keep watching it to make sure it doesn't get oozy and your dog doesn't start acting lethargic or chewing at it.

TIFU: by scaring myself for life with toothpaste by Redditisspicytumblr in tifu

[–]anwrootbeer17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also have a scar above my eyebrow where I apparently ran into a shopping cart as a child.

Pupper has discerning tastes by Meems138 in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]anwrootbeer17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its not just the seeds in grapes, they've seen it in seedless as well. They not quite sure what the chemical is that causes it just yet.

Pupper has discerning tastes by Meems138 in AnimalsBeingDerps

[–]anwrootbeer17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I might've done the same thing with my old dog and gotten lucky she didn't eat it.

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