Life In Vet School & Tips On Getting In
So you want to become a veterinarian. Now what? Some people say that veterinary school is the hardest type of professional school to get accepted to. I disagree. Getting accepted in to veterinary school is not that hard, but it does take strategy! This blog will: 1) Provide information to aspiring veterinary students that will help them become the most competitive candidate they can be. 2) Provide a glimpse into what veterinary school is like at UC Davis. Enjoy! -Sharon
It’s no surprise that the veterinary community throughout the country is in an uproar after 20/20 unveiled a video that was intended to instill fear and doubt into the minds of pet owners throughout the world. Conflict and drama tend to attract viewers and since the purpose of the media is to gain viewers, there Read More …
Cryptorchid is the term that refers to an animal that has one or two testicles that have not descended into the scrotum. It is recommended that these dogs be neutered as testicles that do not descend have a tendency to develop into cancer. While I have seen plenty of these in my years in shelter Read More …
Hi Sharon! I just applied to Vet School-whew! I’m preparing my classes for the final semester and notice that I am just a few classes shy of a Biology Minor OR a Chemistry Minor (I can’t take both because the courses interfere). I’m an Animal Science Major and register for my final semester in undergrad Read More …
Illness and death are things that affect us all, often at the worst possible times. They are never easy to deal with, but being thousands of miles away from your loved ones during such times makes coping with these events even more difficult as you are often forced to cope with tragedy all by yourself, Read More …
Illness and death are things that affect us all, often at the worst possible times. They are never easy to deal with, but being thousands of miles away from your loved ones during such times makes coping with these events even more difficult as you are often forced to cope with tragedy all by yourself, Read More …
Let me assure you this post is not at all related to me. I repeat: I am not dropping out of vet school. Let’s face it though, some people do drop out somewhere along the way. Though it may not be common, it does happen, so I figured I would address in whatever way I Read More …
Unfortunately the end of my first year came with some unfortunate news for me and my family — news that reminded me of the fact that life does go on while I’m in school, too busy to notice. A little background: my family is known for withholding important information regarding the health (and even life/death) Read More …