life in vet school

this is a blog about vet school and study tips! if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask! I track the tag #ronahld

[wendystudies]

3.29.17 / i took my friend’s senior pictures on a whim for $100 and now i got at least five other people who want me to take their senior pictures. i’m considering doing photography as a part time job this summer now. ya girl is about to make hella munny!!!

[crescentwords]

Mossery is a stationery company from Malaysia and I’m super excited to collaborate with them to talk a bit about their Academic Planner! The Planners are dated from Aug 2018- July 2019  to align with the academic year. These planners can help you keep track of upcoming deadlines, assignments, and goals. These planners would be especially useful in keeping you guys organized for the upcoming academic year. Mossery has a large range of designs to choose from that are super cute. Also, the best part about these planners is that you can get your name personalised on the book to make it truly your own and unlike any other.

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Mossery has also given me a 15% discount code in which you can use to score yourself an Academic Planner too. All you need to do is type in “CRESCENTWORDS15″ upon checkout and you’re ready to get yourself a new academic planner! 

[vet-life]

Do vet schools have any lingering bias against smaller women that want to work in farm animal or rural mixed practice? I'm 5'2" and although the farmers I've worked for love anyone going into farm animal medicine bc of a shortage, I'm worried about what vet schools think.

Not at all! There’s a very small girl who is 5’1” who wants to do equine and when it was time for rectals it certain procedures where she was small, they got her stools and such! I know a lot of small girls who want to do large animal and looks are NEVER involved!

[hikingnotes]

[way-to-study]

Friday, June 1 (2018)

Trying not to stress about the upcoming exam and just focus on studying.

[vet-life]

it does not matter how slow you go as long as you do not stop

Confucius

[thestudyingmegan]

I’ve written my first notes for summer school!! And I’ve now done about 18 hours of #thestudyingnovember challenge! Today has been a really good day. I met up with a friend that I hadn’t seen in ages, cleaned up a lot of clutter in my room, and got everything done that was on my to-do list 😀 . Let me know if you’d be keen to 👀 me start a YouTube channel (I’m very much considering it). . I hope you’re all doing well, and if you’re not.. remember that tomorrow’s a new day! 😘

[isthsnametakenyet]

100 Days of Productivity x3 - Day 15/100 May 30, 2018

Today was a day where I got a lot done but I don’t feel productive about it because there’s still so much left to do. I woke up early to continue modern history source analysis. During my free period I managed to complete my extension English project proposal and make notes for my history interest project question. At home, I didn’t get too much done, only making a start on economics research notes. I’ll be up early tomorrow morning to continue that economics research, and to go over notes for advanced English on the tragic hero. Have a good night everyone x

Insta @ isthisnametakenyet

[pianoandstudy]

29/05/2018 :: It’s been another productive day! Lots of maths studying, economics revision and history essays.

[vet-life]

I’ve graduated! I’m a veterinarian!

I DID IT! I start my new job as an associated veterinarian on Monday. I’m so excited!! This also means I’m off my hiatus and I apologize in advance for the VERY late response in asks. I will be better :)

Side note, I will NOT give advice over tumblr or give you any medicine opinions over the internet. If you have any questions about the health of your animal, call your local veterinarian. It is literally illegal for me give advice over the internet and refuse to do so. If I receive these asks, I will either say “call your local vet” or delete them. Sorry for the harshness!

Also... WOW thank you for following me! While I’ve been gone, I’ve gained many followers and I really appreciate you all! 

[vet-life]

Hey, so I'm in high school right now, how do I prepare to get into vet school? I know it's very competitive, but what would be desirable in a resume? Should I shadow my local vets? What type of animal experience are schools looking for? And what back up careers are there just in case it doesn't work out? Thanks!

This is a great question! I will answer each question separately.

how do I prepare to get into vet school?This can depend on the school you wish to attend. All in all, the best way to prepare is to learn how to study properly. Not the night before, but small amounts every day. Value sleep. Sleep is important and you lose a lot of it when veterinary school starts, but it’s important that as long as you follow a proper study method, you should be able to sleep in school. 

what would be desirable in a resume?Work experience and extracurricular activities is important!! Hold some leadership positions, apply for scholarships, join a sport, volunteer in your community. Veterinary schools like candidates who work hard outside of school. Everyone who applies has great grades and scores. What sets you apart is what you do with your free time. I unfortunately had no extracurriculars or research experience but worked my butt off at a veterinary clinic all during my undergrad. I was able to get through due to my recommendations and I think my interviews really helped. 

should I shadow my local vets?  what type of animal experience are schools looking for? Yes, yes yes! Shadow different types of vets as well. Small animal, exotics, equine, and food animal. Get well rounded in all your options, even if it’s only for 6 months to a year. This makes you look like you are serious about this career. I was one of the students in the interview process for new first years and those who had shadowed or helped with many different veterinarians had better scores on their portfolios. This will also help you see if you absolutely want this career. Many who shadow vets or work in the clinics realize that veterinary medicine is more than what you think or read about. It’s much different working there than you think. 

what back up careers are there just in case it doesn’t work out?If you’re asking careers if you don’t want to do veterinary medicine? That question I can’t quite answer because it depends on you personally. You can do absolutely anything. If you’re asking if you finish vet school but don’t want to be a doctor? You can work in the USDA, FDA, pharamaceuticals, nutrition, research, agriculture, etc. This question is hard for me to answer because this really depends on your specific interests. I would however make sure you really want to go to vet school before joining due to the significant amount of debt involved and the stress involved with veterinary school in general. 

I hope this helps!

[vet-life]

Hi there, im a first year vet med student who's just had a couple tests and deadlines met, I'm feeling really down looking at my results because they're just not what I expected of myself. Every one of my friends seems to have done way better than me, and though they say it doesnt matter we all are sure to compare with each other subconsciously. I've always gotten good results in high school, should I throw that mindset away now? I know vet school is hard, but now im a bit terrified tbh.

Hello and I’m so sorry I’ve taken so long to get back to you, anon. I 100% know how you feel. I was surrounded by people who did SO well and would get upset with 85% and always wanted A’s while I was happy just getting over a 70% grade. I know it’s easy to say to not compare yourself, but I think it’s important to take it a different way. Go to your friends for help and keep yourself surrounded by the motivated people.

Do NOT let it bring you down. Learn from your mistakes and also remember, this is your first go around. Undergraduate studies and high school studies came easy for many of the vet med students. You just have to make adjustments and don’t lose sight of your goals. Also remember to NEVER be afraid to ask for help. Vet school is VERY HARD. It’s challenging and will push you to your limits, but remember that the beauty of this career is that everyone wants to help you. 

Also remember that you are absolutely not alone in how you feel. I was scared every step of the way with vet school. The first year is absolutely the hardest, but once you find your flow, you will succeed. Remember you are here to learn veterinary medicine. While passing is important of course, people who memorize to get A’s don’t always do as well as those who get C’s but actually LEARNED the material.

You will succeed!! Don’t give up!!

[cuppa-studies]

Friday, 23 March 2018.

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[vet-life]

NAVLE countdown = 41 days

[studydiaryofamedstudent]

Reading some notes and revicing some things before I went to work the other day. Good thing to read up on geriatrics (elderly people) when you are working at a hospital. Thats one patient group you will always meet!

[studyingsian]

8.21.17// this week’s bujo spread!! so i’m typing this out on monday morning on my first day of high school and scheduling it to post around midday so by now i’m either completely suffering and crying out for help in my poorly lit classroom or i’m having the time of my life!! either way hope u enjoy this spread and that u have a gr8 day!!