Getting a dog is one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. However, pet ownership does not come without its own challenges. Whether you are adopting or purchasing a dog from a breeder, I want to help make this transition as easy as possible. So without further ado, here are my top 6 tips … Continue reading 6 Tips for New Puppy Owners
VEG Application – 5 Tips to Stand Out
As many of you know, I accepted a job offer with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) for next year. I have received so many questions about how to stand out as an applicant to their Early Entry Track (EET) program, so I thought I would share some tips to prepare while in veterinary school. 1) Experience … Continue reading VEG Application – 5 Tips to Stand Out
5 Things to Look for in a Job as a New Grad Vet (and Why I Chose VEG)
Big news... I signed a contract with Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) in Tampa, Florida! I will be participating in Early Entry Track (EET), which is their six-month training program in emergency veterinary medicine. As a first-time applicant, there were many things that I took into account when applying for a job. So, I thought I … Continue reading 5 Things to Look for in a Job as a New Grad Vet (and Why I Chose VEG)
Virtual Veterinary Medicine – Is it the Future?
The coronavirus pandemic has changed everything, from how we grocery shop to how we socialize. The virtual platform, Zoom, saw a huge increase in daily users, from 10 million in December to 200 million in March alone. Suddenly, there were commercials for dating apps where potential couples would meet via video chat, and the use … Continue reading Virtual Veterinary Medicine – Is it the Future?
Tick Prevention & Tips for Getting Outside With Your Pet
Disclosure: This post reflects a compensated editorial partnership with RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment). The past few months have been an incredibly challenging time across the world. Many countries have been quarantined, traveling has ceased, friends and family members are getting sick or distancing themselves to try to stay healthy. Society is encouraged … Continue reading Tick Prevention & Tips for Getting Outside With Your Pet
Mental Health Awareness Month – A Tribute to Veterinarians
Growing up, many children aspire to become veterinarians. It seems like the perfect job. Whenever I thought about veterinarians, I believed their lives were surrounded by puppies and kittens, happy pet owners, and fun. It seemed too good to be true. There is an inherent allure to working with animals. Veterinary medicine is one of … Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month – A Tribute to Veterinarians
Acne in Vet School and Y’OUR Skincare Product Review
Today, I am writing about the dreaded curse of acne. This is a veterinary student blog, you may think to yourself. Why is she writing about acne? Well, my friends, acne is a consequence of stress, among other things. And we all know that stress is part of our daily lives as veterinarians and veterinary … Continue reading Acne in Vet School and Y’OUR Skincare Product Review
Why I feed Purina
Purina entered my life during my first year of veterinary school. I took my 10-month old puppy to a dog park in town. He made a Boxer friend and they were roughhousing. Apollo fell into a hole, only for a second, jumped back up and kept on playing. He started limping and I took him … Continue reading Why I feed Purina
How to Start a Personal Development Practice
If you have been following my journey for a while now, you know that I talk about my personal development practice A LOT. My practice has evolved over time, but a few key pillars remain that I would like to share with you. To give you some back story, I never knew that I had … Continue reading How to Start a Personal Development Practice
To be happy in spite of everything…
To be happy in spite of everything This past year has been a bit of a whirlwind. I feel like my life is lived in a series of highs and lows. Over the past few weeks, it finally feels like I am coming out of the fog. Things have been confusing, but I am happy. … Continue reading To be happy in spite of everything…