I just returned from SAVMA, where the feeling of excitement from soon-to-be-veterinary graduates was almost palpable. So many future veterinarians filled with compassion, hope and idealism — eager to begin their careers. I met a third year student from the … Continue reading
I remember when I first started practicing veterinary medicine that my mind was full of information—drug names and procedures and protocols, etc. Early in my career, I was somewhat disappointed to learn that all of those drug names and protocols, … Continue reading
“So, are you back to the grind, or are you still feeling the afterglow of your amazing vacation?” a friend of mine asked me. I can tell by the way she said “grind,” she basically means the hard work of everyday … Continue reading
Having earned a degree myself, I can understand the feeling of having to repay student loans after graduating from college and trying to accomplish this with a beginner’s salary in my chosen field. It’s no different in veterinary medicine. Earnings, … Continue reading