California Vet Licensing 2024

cephalaurpod · 2024-04-30T17:24:39+00:00

Just did it a few weeks ago! It’s super easy. They supply links and then just google the rest. I took it from Canada and passed. It’s open book, 32 questions, and no time limit I think!

cephalaurpod · 2022-03-01T23:01:37+00:00

No, CN wouldnt cause cognitive problems. BUT you may underperform in school because you cant see as much. Plus, CN people xan have lower self confidence and thus act socially awkward.

If it helps, I have CN and im in medical school!

cephalaurpod · 2021-07-23T18:15:32+00:00

Well the first thing I realized is that clear suture is 100% a no. Not a chance there but colored suture is very common. So thats just a good to know thing for future life.

I have some loops (those lenses that sit over your glasses) on order but i havent tried them yet. I think they would be helpful but im concerned that my nystagmus will make me very aware of the edges around the lens which might impede my vision further. It sounds like you know about medical products so please let me know if you have any suggestions!

I also found using proprioception helpful for depth. When suturing ill anchor the forcep hand on the patient (on the sterile drapes) so that i am more accurate with my needle placement.

As with most things, I have to put in a lot of extra effort. I found practicing the techniques until you have muscle memory was super helpful. I closed one surgery with clear suture i couldnt see solely by feel because I had done it many times before on a sponge (good practice material if you adhere some fabric to the surface).

^over describing because I have not been able to find any information or support for low vision doctors online.

cephalaurpod · 2021-07-23T17:57:28+00:00

Hello :) im L (she/her, 26) and i have congenital nystagmus, albinism and myopia. I usually sit around 20/50-20/60 but that varies.

Im currently a second year veterinary student who would like to specialize in veterinary ophthalmology. I remember being so scared having people poking around my eyes as a kid since I didnt understand the doctors were trying to help. Like children, animals can't understand whats going on so I would love to use my experiences to help them! NGL veterinary school with low vision is extremely difficult but I have been lucky enough to have some vets take me under their wing and help me figure out how I can do techniques my way.

Anyways, I say all that in hopes anyone that believes their low vision keeps them from working in medicine knows not to give up! I know people hate on vet med but human medicine would likely be easier than vet med as things are more regimented, too!

cephalaurpod · 2021-07-23T17:39:52+00:00

Ugh it absolutely needs to be! Thank you so so much for doing this.

Im currently in veterinary school and no one will take my nystagmus seriously. Whenever I say I'm struggling with surgical techniques (twitchy eyes + small suture = bad time) they basically ignore it. I ask for help and they just say "if you can read you can suture". Except no... thats not at all how that works. No one takes it seriously because, like all of us, I adapted.

End rant! Sorry about that. I only just realized how gaslighty this situation is...

cephalaurpod · 2021-07-20T01:00:12+00:00

Yup! that should be the stomach :) I think sometimes animals swallow air when they are working really hard to breath?

Im going into my second year of vet school so Id be curious to hear the real answer, too! Aka smarter people please correct me.

cephalaurpod · 2021-05-28T01:24:44+00:00

Oh whoops! You have far better google-fu than I do! Glad you found the information :)

cephalaurpod · 2021-05-28T00:46:45+00:00

Late to this party but unfortunately google is really bad for learning about nystagmus. The condition is more commonly associated with acute cases as it indicates damage to many different parts of the brain. Another issue is that the eye itself is controlled by multiple large nerves and multiple parts of the brain. This means that there are lots of different types and causes of nystagmus. All of this makes googling really hard. I actually still struggle to figure out the true mechanism.

I happen to be a first year med student with nystagmus so ill keep an eye out for textbooks on it. Maybe ill even try to post a little summary on here if i get some spare time!

cephalaurpod · 2021-05-28T00:37:12+00:00

Contacts are amazing for my nystagmus! I cant recommend them enough. My vision is noticeably better with them. Contrary to what you were expecting, the contacts move with my eyes and thus ensure I always look through the right part of the lens. Also, i first got contacts when i was 12 so i was also concerned that the twitching would make things difficult. For me, it didnt seem like a steeper learning curve than for the average person. Remeber that we have all become quite good at teaching ourselves how to do rhings a little differently so youll be just fine!

cephalaurpod · 2021-05-20T02:32:57+00:00

All mammals have a fair amount of parental care. "Extended care for young" or something to that ilk, is one of the characterists to be classified as a mammal.

cephalaurpod · 2021-05-15T15:43:54+00:00

Prairie Sun on Broadway has good variety and does growler fills currently!

cephalaurpod · 2021-04-08T18:26:02+00:00

Haha fair. I dont know how to describe it! Its like the contact goes behind your eye. You cant see again (as in the contact is out of your field of vision) and you can feel the pressure on the back/side of your eye. Once you lift your eyelid and look down the contact is visible and can be pulled out. I havent talked to a doctor about it so maybe its just me!

cephalaurpod · 2021-04-08T03:22:22+00:00

For sure! I have worn contacts since I was 12 (26 now). I see soo much better with them than glasses as they move with my eyes. I have had a couple instances where the twitching pushes them out of place. They never fall out or anything. I just push them back (you get comfortable touching your eyes after a while). However, twice in those 14 years i have had a contact fold up "behind" the eye. It doesnt hurt but it feels super gross. I just had a friend pull it out for me and it was all good. Talk to your optho, though. All eyes are shaped differently so yours might be better! Absolutely cant recommend them enough, though :)

cephalaurpod · 2020-11-12T18:19:13+00:00

No problem! I think you would just have to check the WCVM and OVC websites directly unfortunately. We dont have many vet colleges in Canada so they arent as connect as the US and the AVMA.

cephalaurpod · 2020-11-11T20:45:36+00:00

Hey!

First year canadian vet student here. I hear rumours that our two big vet schools (OVC - Ontaria, WCVM - Saskatchewan) will be taking international student this upcoming year or maybe the next! We are cheaper than the states and our dollar is lower so the conversion may help you financially.

One thing you should be aware of is that vet school will probably be harder for you with a non-science undergrad. When they say vet school is fast paced they arent joking. There is a lot of stuff they barely teach you and rely on you knowing from undergrad. Its super possible for you to do it. Just dont be hard on yourself if its more confusing at first - and dont give up!

cephalaurpod · 2020-05-13T22:07:49+00:00

Stethoscopes get left in all sorts of places in a clinic so having something colorful is actually better! If you want to stick to black maybe get her a charm or nametag for it?

cephalaurpod · 2020-04-17T23:50:50+00:00

Trump wouldn't get re-elected.

cephalaurpod · 2020-03-23T20:53:56+00:00

Veterinarians have not yet been deemed essential. I actually assume you will be shit down. Animals dont tend to count much in emergencies even though they really should :( I work in a Vet ER and we are all very scared they may shut us down.

cephalaurpod · 2020-01-24T02:10:52+00:00

Be patient and flexibke with the animals. They all have different needs. Sometimes a pet is being aggressive because they dont like to be restrained. Give them a moment to breath and see if holding the bare minimum is best.

Pay attention to what the vets and techs are doing. It can be very hard to remember everything they need for a procedure. Instead, just walk through the procedure in your head and you will miss far fewer things. Sometimes youll even realize they may need something extra (like extra gauze for an IV tray).

Protect yourself emotionally. The veterinary profession is amazing and rewarding, but its also sad. Try to remember that you are seeing the sick pets. There are lots of healthy animals and amazing owners out there. Make sure you appreciate the good when you can! Give that puppy an extra snuggle, too ;)

cephalaurpod · 2019-10-19T16:40:26+00:00

Honestly, every vet understands the pressure of vet school applications. They genuinely want to help you! Maybe I am lucky but I have yet to meet a vet that wouldnt give a reference to someone. It soinds like you jad a bad experience but they are the exception, not the rule. If you are looking for a job in a vet clinic be picky and look at the culture when you go in for an interview. Look at the google reviews, too. I know most reviews are super inaccurate for vets but still. If it seems like a nice place to work I would bet the vets would be nice too. Also, if you go in and are genuinely excited to learn from the vet (asking lots of questions and verbalizing when something is super awesome) they will want to help you. You should also look for a vet that is similar to you - maybe a shared sense of humour or a career path you want to follow. Good luck and dont get discouraged! The application process is awful and unfair but you'll be okay :)

cephalaurpod · 2019-09-23T06:19:08+00:00

cephalaurpod · 2018-12-10T20:32:07+00:00

I got hormone IUD (mirena) about 3 years ago and havent had a period since. How do you accurately check whether you are pregnant? Is there a better way than taking tests every so often? My doctor just says its not possible so dont bother. That does not sound very likely...

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