Sameeeee. I feel so behind on everything but at least got a few things finished up over the last couple days so I'm down to one project to finish before I can purely focus on finals. Also still trying to figure out classes for next semester and already stressing over 4th year.
idk if it's free but i know avma has a place to advertise externships through the job board
You're a genius!
Ahh so exciting good luck, I'm sure you'll be great! I have 7.5 weeks left of classes/exams and am counting down every secondfirst day of clinics starts tomorrow for us!! i think i'm most excited to just get tomorrow over with so i can finally have an idea about what i'm supposed to be doing because i'm already lost
I'm in your class and feel the same way; I made an account just now to look for pointers on preparing for clinics because I've been stressing about it all weekend. At least we're all in the same boat. Plus, after our first rotation people across different groups will be able to tell each other what to expect from each rotation.first day of clinics starts tomorrow for us!! i think i'm most excited to just get tomorrow over with so i can finally have an idea about what i'm supposed to be doing because i'm already lost
We made a Google doc so that we could all share experiences, real dresscode, real hours etc. I woul say 25% of people participated but by the second rotation, most had comments. We plan to gift it to the third years.
That’s what we did too!!
What is this fluid therapy guideline you speak of because I def don't understand themOMG clinics are starting May 2nd, anyone whose already there tips are welcome
Also, has anyone bought the vet pocket IV fluid therapy Guideline for Dogs/Cats? We never really covered CRIs and adding electrolytes so I'm not confident to say the least, plus do I really understand fluids? to be seen 🥵
Yessss we ordered the Mini Vet Guide too and I'm OBSESSED
I haven't been on emergency yet, but I used to work ER and loved it. From my experience doing that I just know it's good to be efficient in cleaning and restocking, and don't forget to give the doctor the signalment when you're providing history. Common mistake (I'm super guilty of it).Thanks, I do have that one actually! Anyone that has been in their emergency rotation, any tips?
Feeling super ill prepared and it starts next Monday (first rotation at the school)
Read the room. It's a skill you'll acquire over clinics where you may have a question but if a resident looks stressed or a chief looks busy, hold it until there is a moment. If you see something emergent, obviously say something (every ER clinician would rather you say something and be wrong than not say something and have a patient code).Thanks, I do have that one actually! Anyone that has been in their emergency rotation, any tips?
Feeling super ill prepared and it starts next Monday (first rotation at the school)
It is super ****ty for them to change the deal on you after an externship is scheduled.
Dr. Morton is a super nice guy!!!!
Loved him. 10/10. Would go back. And wish I had but all my 3 free elective spots for clinics were already scheduled prior to me going there 😢
Im sorry that sucks! Another option is Dr. Malone at the Houston humane society. If you show confidence off the batt, they're more likely to let you do more. I did a total of 27 surgeries in 2 weeks. The externship also has you rotate on intake and the clinic where you are mostly doing preventatives. They did do surgery differently than I am used to, but it was still really great to have that practice. Goodluck finding a new place!
I'm doing a preceptor at Wayside Waiffs in Kansas City in a few months. I've had classmates go there and they got to do a lot!
I take it next Wednesday, some days are better than others in terms of confidence... I talked with a recent grad today and her advice to me was pace yourself and take advantage of the breaks that it's an endurance test as much as anything else
I agree with this. Bring snacks. Get up and stretch. Use the bathroom. Drink some water.
YAY!!!!!!!!!
I take it in 4 weeks cause I chickened out, but this helps!
Good luck, you've got this!!!
Oh I 100% feel the same way, this year has really done a number on my imposter syndrome
I took mine like 4 weeks ago? I had many people tell me I shouldn't worry. But as a person who basically didn't study (I hated vetprep, really regretted it, my adhd brain does NOT do the learning that way, so it was a waste of money I never used), I definitely did not feel prepared. Idk if I passed or not, but I know what to do to study better next time I guess....? I think I would have benefitted more going through that like 15 page "disease list" on ICVA's website than trying to force myself to use vetprep, because the practice questions just leaked out of my brain.
It depends on the rotation, school, and clinician. Personally I feel ready to go work as an equine vet and I'm getting a bit cranky about being defaulted to "student role" all the time- I can tube a colic, place IVC, perform dentals, perform euthanasia, could probably do an A-O spinal tap if I really had to, radiograph all the things (except dental rads on horses... those confuse me), perform lameness exams with blocks, and even do some joint injections. If you asked me to see a small animal wellness appointment right now I might cry, but on the equine side I'm pretty much game for most things. My school has students only (no techs, no clinicians, sometimes interns/residents) in the hospital overnight and on weekends, so we do ALL the treatments.
I used Zuku and passed by a narrow margin. But in hindsight, I probably would have been better served using the ICVA lists and a Merck Manual and my notes. Zuku was useful by preparing me for the absolutely trash pictures that are used for the NAVLE. The 60s called; they want their hand film rads back.
Just echoing this. I am very much a "get through it get it done" type personality once I'm focused on something, and I literally only took one break before the final section of my test where I swigged some water and stretched my legs for 5, maybe 10 minutes max and my brain wanted to just get back to it.
