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
Here I am, enjoying my “last summer of freedom” before I devote myself to a career that doesn’t exactly embrace the Monday through Friday 9-5 schedule that so many people are used to (much less the luxury of summers off that we, students, and teachers alike enjoy). While I am enjoying my “vacation” time, I Read More …
Break ups are never fun, and almost never easy. However, add a beloved pet to the situation and it can get even more difficult. It’s amazing (and yet not really surprising) how many couples decide to welcome a pet into their relationship before they are married. And don’t get me wrong, I think pets may Read More …
No, I’m not pregnant. Nor am I a veterinarian (yet). However, I do anticipate that, one day, I may be a pregnant veterinarian. That time may be years off, but having kids in a profession as intense as veterinary medicine does make many of us women concerned about the logistics. The title of the post Read More …
In case you have never heard about it, UC Davis offers a summer enrichment program for pre-veterinary students during the summer. If you are looking for some experience and a way to get to know UC Davis, I’d urge you to apply! Here’s some information: The Summer Enrichment Program is a 5-week program (July 1-August Read More …
The following is an article that appeared on YumaSun.com written by Dr. Cheryl Haugo, a veterinarian who heads the Desert Veterinary Clinic team in Yuma, Arizona. Given the nature of the article and its inherent importance to the veterinary professionals throughout the United States, I am quoting it in it’s entirety as it appears on Read More …
Perhaps you saw the recent news article about a Calico cat that showed up on the shores of Governor’s Island in New York, making finders suspicious that it swam all the way from New Jersey. If you haven’t yet read the article, feel free to indulge yourself, but if you do, please read critically! http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110421/od_yblog_upshot/calico-cat-does-the-dog-paddle Read More …
As someone who has allergies, specifically in response to cats, I can say that years ago I would never have considered owning a cat, even if it was suggested to me as a good pet for a vet student. However, I happened to befriend a cat at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA where I Read More …
Are you sure you want to date a vet? I mean, I can’t blame you, really — vets and vet students are incredibly intelligent, hard working, active individuals who are passionate about what they do. I have to hope not all men go running for the exit or push the panic button when I use Read More …
This year the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine recorded the annual Interview Workshop that is held the weekend before interviews begin at the Vet School. The video includes an introduction by the Dean of Students, a student question-answer panel, and a presentation on the new curriculum that will be implemented for the Class of Read More …
There’s no denying it, there is a paucity of men in vet school. Years ago, the veterinary profession was dominated by men, but more recently women have emerged as the future of veterinary medicine, accounting for 80% or more of veterinary students at the present time. You would think with such an uneven gender distribution Read More …