Hi there! Recently, I recorded a PodCast with Kris McCauley from Pawawareness on the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine. Instead of a blog post this Monday, I decided to share this PodCast with all of you. In this episode, I discuss the intricacies of being a veterinarian, as well as tips for coping with … Continue reading Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine – Podcast Interview with Pawawareness
Let's start off by talking about why mentorship matters. First I want to clarify - although I am specifically discussing mentorship in veterinary medicine, mentorship is important in all professions, both within and outside of healthcare. Within the healthcare professions, mentors act as role models who can be instrumental in both the professional and personal … Continue reading Mentorship in Veterinary Medicine
Welcome to Part 2 of this spay and neuter blog series - why we neuter cats! What is a neuter? Last time, I discussed the importance of spaying female cats, which you can read about here. Today, I will focus on our male cat companions. A neuter is a form of sterilization that, unlike spays, … Continue reading Why We Neuter Cats – A Veterinarian’s Perspective
You hear it all the time from veterinarians- you MUST spay (or neuter) your cats. In order to adequately broach this topic, I will focus on female cats only. In a later blog post, I will discuss the importance of neutering male cats. What is a spay? The surgery we perform in female cats is … Continue reading Why We Spay Cats – A Veterinarian’s Perspective
Attention all future (and current) cat ladies and cat daddies! In honor of kitten season (my favorite time of the year) and because I recently published a post of my 6 Tips for New Puppy Owners, here are my top 6 tips for new kitten owners: 1. Treat your kitten like a puppy! They tell … Continue reading 6 Tips for New Kitten Owners
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)
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
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
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…
Hi Friends, I recorded ANOTHER podcast, this time with Vet Med Radio. I absolutely loved talking to Stacy, pre-veterinary student, and creator of Vet Med Radio, who is also on the alternative path to vet school. Tune in to hear my story of loss, my path to yoga, and how I decided to apply to … Continue reading My Journey to Veterinary Medicine