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[WildZoo]

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Your ER lets you sleep!?!

Every year with a new intern class, I would make sure to tell them to pay no mind to the 'incoming cases' board because probably half or more would never show up. And never, never, never take a call about a transfer from a pDVM and then run to the relevant specialist to tell them something is en route (ex: run to tell the on-call surgeon that a GDV is en route) unless you want to get verbally eviscerated.

I had to gently tell the rotatings to stop giving me a "heads up" about exotics coming in during my specialty internship.

Just led to me stressing and half the time they never showed up, probably half that did were way later than anticipated, and a handful of the rest they didn't need me for anyway.

 

[WildZoo]

Man, if I had a dime for every time I had to speak with an MD/DO/other human hospital-type person to tell them that 1) no, we do not have a rhino-sized CT scan and 2) even if we did, we can't practice human medicine out of this facility, I might have a few dollars at this point.

Just had to talk in circles with an MD from the nearby hospital who insisted it was possible that we CT his bariatic patient who is on a ventilator. Like he was literally telling me he knows we do it "all the time." I truly don't know how that rumor started, I know all zoos get these calls. Vet med reuses ET tubes for decades and they think we have special massive CT scanners? lol

This was brought up in an offhand way on a recent episode of The Pitt and I just chuckled because...yeah. We've got secondhand human equipment most of the time, guys, our CT is worse than yours, I promise.

 

[finnickthedog]

Dont mind me. Just going on my fourth day of feeling like garbage. Missed two days of work. I'm technically "recovering" at this point but I've got a painful cough and lingering congestion impeding my sleep and tomorrow I'm back to work.

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Discovered I'm too broke to attend the white coat party in 4th year (it's 300 dollars). Whatever right? Everyone convince me that white coat parties are totally lame anyway and I'm actually cool like the metalheads that skipped prom.

 

[soupshark]

Discovered I'm too broke to attend the white coat party in 4th year (it's 300 dollars). Whatever right? Everyone convince me that white coat parties are totally lame anyway and I'm actually cool like the metalheads that skipped prom.

I've never heard of a white coat party before. We have vet prom at my school and I went first year just to see what it's like and because I didn't go to prom in high school, but it was boring. I'm not much of a partier and turns out I really don't enjoy partying with vet students 😅 $300 is a lot though and I think my vet prom ticket was only $30. Do you know what kind of things they have to justify $300 per person?? It better be like a full arcade, bouncy castle, open bar, and 5 course meal at that rate.

 

[supershorty]

Discovered I'm too broke to attend the white coat party in 4th year (it's 300 dollars). Whatever right? Everyone convince me that white coat parties are totally lame anyway and I'm actually cool like the metalheads that skipped prom.

Never heard of a white coat party.

I didn't go to my "vet prom" or whatever and I'm still a veterinarian 😎

 

[JaynaAli]

Never heard of a white coat party and my school didn’t do vet prom as far as I can remember. I definitely didn’t go if they did?

Sounds like one of those things that might be a bit disappointing to miss in the moment but probably isn’t a great big deal in the grand scheme of life.

 

[_rae_]

I'm not much of a partier and turns out I really don't enjoy partying with vet students 😅

Retweet. I went to vet prom last year (also like $20-$30) and I’m not going this year because mama got concert tickets instead 😎

 

[battie]

Discovered I'm too broke to attend the white coat party in 4th year (it's 300 dollars). Whatever right? Everyone convince me that white coat parties are totally lame anyway and I'm actually cool like the metalheads that skipped prom.

I'm the golden retriever that did absolutely everything in vet school. And I would not spend $300 on a party no matter my level of FOMO.

What is included in a $300 ticket?!

 

[Doctor-S]

Gee, don't know about spending $300 per student (that's a lot of money!) for a white coat party, especially since you're still a student paying tuition.

FWIW, if I was throwing a celebratory/congratulations party for my team of residents, I'd probably take them to a big barbecue at the beach and supply all the food and they could bring their own drinks.

 

[soupshark]

I was supposed to be working my job this summer again, but the third years decided they want to keep working despite being in clinics now. I don't know how sustainable this will be, so I guess there is still a chance they back out and I'm able to work again. Otherwise I will have to find something else. I really like the job so I'm disappointed. I could also enjoy being mostly unemployed this summer lol I just wanted to save up a little bit of money. I was planning to start selling my insect art online, so I could always do that. I'd have time this way.


Ugh, Idk. I guess it is my last summer forever so it wouldn't be a bad idea to enjoy it. I only worked 15-25 hours a week last summer so it's not really even that big of a difference. I also don't know how many shifts I'll be working at the groomer yet. Maybe she will need more help than she did last year. I am just not a fan of the uncertainty, especially since summer is only 8 weeks away.

 

[catsandsnakes]

Was all ready to bike to class this afternoon and turns out my tire went completely flat over break. This is the second time this semester I've had an issue with it that made it unridable. I just want to save gas money and get some exercise 😭

 

[apoptosis09]

Was all ready to bike to class this afternoon and turns out my tire went completely flat over break. This is the second time this semester I've had an issue with it that made it unridable. I just want to save gas money and get some exercise 😭

No joke I’ve gotten more flat tires in 6 months in Cbus than I have my entire adult life 😭

 

[catsandsnakes]

No joke I’ve gotten more flat tires in 6 months in Cbus than I have my entire adult life 😭

This city's roads/sidewalks are cursed or something idek

 

[CeeGee14]

Was all ready to bike to class this afternoon and turns out my tire went completely flat over break. This is the second time this semester I've had an issue with it that made it unridable. I just want to save gas money and get some exercise 😭

As someone who's had-*counts on fingers*-4 flat tires since the school year started, I feel you. I finally changed out the tire in addition to the tube. One more flat and I'll just be about ready to declare my bike cursed and hire a priest.

 

[kitzsuna]

Was all ready to bike to class this afternoon and turns out my tire went completely flat over break. This is the second time this semester I've had an issue with it that made it unridable. I just want to save gas money and get some exercise 😭

No joke I’ve gotten more flat tires in 6 months in Cbus than I have my entire adult life 😭

When yall get flats do you check to make sure there is nothing stuck in your tire that repuncture your tubes?

 

[apoptosis09]

When yall get flats do you check to make sure there is nothing stuck in your tire that repuncture your tubes?

Mine were on a motorcycle and my car, so I got them professionally repaired 😅. the motorcycle ended up needing a whole new tire 🥲 (which was due anyway tbh)
They’ve been doing a ton of construction around campus which I suspect is the issue.

 

[mkg323]

Step 1. See horse over the weekend on emergency for colic signs, low grade fever and facial swelling.
Step 2. Inquire with owner about ANY recent changes etc, especially new hay. Owner says there have been no changes or new hay.
Step 3. Facial/throat swelling gets worse after leaving before it gets better with added meds but now is swollen elsewhere as well.
Step 4. Primary vet goes to see the horse today for recheck. Inquires about any recent changes, especially new hay. Owner remembers they got a single new bale delivered SATURDAY, and that’s what he ate, and SHE FORGOT TO TELL ME.
Step 5. Dx of Hoary Alyssum.
Step 6. Contemplate life.

 

[kitzsuna]

Mine were on a motorcycle and my car, so I got them professionally repaired 😅. the motorcycle ended up needing a whole new tire 🥲 (which was due anyway tbh)
They’ve been doing a ton of construction around campus which I suspect is the issue.

Ah. Wrong kinda bike lol

 

[catsandsnakes]

When yall get flats do you check to make sure there is nothing stuck in your tire that repuncture your tubes?

I would check, but I am drowning in school this week and just don’t have the energy to take my tire off and look myself ;-; there’s a bike shop a mile away that I will probably take it to

 

[breezywonton]

parasitology is just a glorified adult spelling test cuz wym i have to spell Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus

 

[JaynaAli]

parasitology is just a glorified adult spelling test cuz wym i have to spell Macracanthorhynchus hirudinaceus

About the time you learn names of any parasites or bacteria they’ll change ‘em on you.

 

[twelvetigers]

Never heard of a white coat party and my school didn’t do vet prom as far as I can remember. I definitely didn’t go if they did?

Sounds like one of those things that might be a bit disappointing to miss in the moment but probably isn’t a great big deal in the grand scheme of life.

Theyyyyyy did not. I'd remember (and make fun of it) if they did. I feel like it would have been a drama fest, just like most other things.

 

[twelvetigers]

It took me a minute to realize why all these X-Files avvies are existing right now. I'm here for it.

 

[breezywonton]

About the time you learn names of any parasites or bacteria they’ll change ‘em on you.

 

[supershorty]

It took me a minute to realize why all these X-Files avvies are existing right now. I'm here for it.

Get in tot chat with meeeee

 

[JaynaAli]

Months ago I scheduled a dermatologist appointment for a general skin check because I have a multigenerational family history of melanoma (get your skin checked, folks!). Appointment was today so I got to “surprise” her with the 9 day old poison ivy rash over my entire anterior torso and arms. She was quite impressed and kept saying things like “oh man” and “wow this is everywhere”. She also thankfully is giving me additional treatment options to hopefully keep things moving in the right direction. My GP’s therapies were helping some, but we apparently needed more treatment power. Hopefully the itching improves even more soon. I have newfound sympathy for atopy dogs.

 

[_rae_]

About the time you learn names of any parasites or bacteria they’ll change ‘em on you.

One of my favorite vet school pastimes is listening to lecturers complain about disease name changes. HGE? Nah, that’s AHDS now. IBD? Ya goober, that’s CE now!

Is it more accurate? Probably. Is it also amusing to watch people complain about it? Heck yeah.

 

[JaynaAli]

One of my favorite vet school pastimes is listening to lecturers complain about disease name changes. HGE? Nah, that’s AHDS now. IBD? Ya goober, that’s CE now!

Is it more accurate? Probably. Is it also amusing to watch people complain about it? Heck yeah.

One of the banes of my existence as a pathologist. Because I have to technically stay up to date on those things and use the most accurate terms, but also still stick the previous name or two in the report so that people know what we’re talking about. After the name has been changed about 20 years we can usually stop listing the old one.

It’s even harder for me with acronyms sometimes. I stay up on literature as much as I can but when they change disease names and especially invent new procedures like surgeries, it often takes some googling for me to understand a history if there’s too many acronyms. Especially when you add in acronyms from other countries.