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
The clinical pathology rotation is not a rotation that takes place inside the teaching hospital, instead you meet in one of the microscope classrooms in the Multi-Purpose Teaching Building. # of Students: 1/4 of the class size (30-35 students) # of Residents: 1-3 # of Faculty: 1-2 Hours: Variable, but typically you arrive 8-9am get Read More …
This is not meant to be a post that will delve into the many, many reasons why veterinary experience is important (and often required) to have before applying to veterinary school. Surely there are obvious reasons; for instance, you will gain a better understanding of the field of veterinary medicine. With even the slightest amount Read More …
For part 1 of this guest blogger series, let’s talk about blood! Sharon has already discussed this, but I want to revisit the topic, because it was the most important barrier I had to overcome. Throughout my entire life, I have been afraid of blood, veins, and arteries. Until my early 20s, I couldn’t even Read More …
Hello readers! Sharon has graciously allowed me to temporarily share her podium by making me a Guest Blogger. Thanks, Sharon! First, a bit about me. My name is Jennifer, and I am an incoming first-year veterinary student at UC Davis. Sharon and I have taken very similar paths, although it took me a bit longer Read More …
I’ve heard it a million times. A fear of blood / surgery is one of the main reasons that potential pre-vet students question their desire to pursue veterinary school. (The other main reason is related to grades.) Despite the fact that blood and surgery are very fundamental aspects of veterinary school, there are fields of Read More …