Author Archives: Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

AVMA Changing the Veterinarian’s Oath

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

The Veterinarian’s Oath is very important to both new and experienced veterinarians. It should reflect what is current and accurate. The addition of the words welfare and prevention should be a given in any veterinarians mind. Over the past decade … Continue reading

Finding My Passion: A 5-Year Career Plan

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

Veterinary medicine is such a diverse and flexible career option.  So how do you find your passion?  I knew that I wanted to start a family, and actually be around to raise my family, so I found that what worked best for … Continue reading

Carving Your Career Path

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

When I began my career I was single and childless. I now have been married for 11 years and have two small children. As my life has changed, I’ve carved out a career path uniquely my own.  That is what … Continue reading

Student Debt

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

Building on last week’s theme of student debt, I wanted to give my perspective… I graduated in 1997 from the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and brought out with me $68,000 in student loans to re-pay. I thought that … Continue reading

Making the Right Choice of Profession

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

Do you remember when you were young and everyone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Some veterinarians knew from the time they could talk that a veterinary career was right for them — however most … Continue reading

Summer jobs

Posted on by Cindy S. Lovern, DVM, MS

Do you remember your first summer while enrolled in veterinary school? My first summer job as a veterinary student was in research as I worked toward earning a Master’s Degree. As I reflect on that experience I think about veterinary … Continue reading