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[TheGirlWithTheFernTattoo]

I once got second in a spelling bee because I misspelled "veterinarian"

Oof.

I got kicked out of a spelling bee in high school because I misspelled "banana".

We are all going to be vets regardless.

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[SkiOtter]

Previously they were only open to essential services (lost & found, animal control, end-of-life services) since they're a municipal shelter for the entire county. They had moved almost all of their animals into foster homes. So this is a huge step IMO.

Yeah ours is also the stray shelter for the county and cruelty/rescue but that’s good that it’s a big step for them!

 

[SkiOtter]

Oof.

I got kicked out of a spelling bee in high school because I misspelled "banana".

We are all going to be vets regardless.

Gurl you needed to listen to more Gwen stefani

 

[PippyPony]

I once got second in a spelling bee because I misspelled "veterinarian"

d-o-g-t-o-r

just for future reference

 

[PippyPony]

I just saw a huge beaver swimming behind my house!!! (May have been a river otter, but it was really bulky in the water and was alone)

And last week I saw an ermine successfully hunt for its dinner about 6 feet in front of me in my backyard

Should make a Mammal Watch bingo card for this year...

 

[vetmedhead]

I just saw a huge beaver swimming behind my house!!! (May have been a river otter, but it was really bulky in the water and was alone)

And last week I saw an ermine successfully hunt for its dinner about 6 feet in front of me in my backyard

Should make a Mammal Watch bingo card for this year...

I love mammal "hunting". I've been on a quest to see all of the large ungulates of CO and I've seen all of them that are feasible to see (I am not climbing to the elevations or cliff faces necessary to see mountain goats). I've also got a good number of the rodents under my belt too, but people are less excited to hear about those

I am big on herpetology and mediocre at birding too, but I was gently steered away from searching for reptiles as a child since everywhere I lived had so many venomous ones, so I don't do it as much.

 

[JaynaAli]

One of my friends here in my new town is an ecologist and she birds by ear. It’s super cool but is crazy to me that she can just be walking along then stop and be like “there’s a blahdeblahblah over there”.

 

[SARdoghandler]

One of my friends here in my new town is an ecologist and she birds by ear. It’s super cool but is crazy to me that she can just be walking along then stop and be like “there’s a blahdeblahblah over there”.

I did a research project on birdsong in my undergrad and even now, almost 10 years later there are still some songs permanently engraved in my head

 

[Trilt]

but which one?

Rein. I spelled it reign.

 

[ziggyandjazzy]

Got my greyhound's flexor tenotomy scheduled today! And she is going to a dental while he is anesthetized! The surgeon is letting me assist. I am super happy he will finally get some relief

 

[that redhead]

I just saw a huge beaver swimming behind my house!!! (May have been a river otter, but it was really bulky in the water and was alone)

And last week I saw an ermine successfully hunt for its dinner about 6 feet in front of me in my backyard

Should make a Mammal Watch bingo card for this year...

I came home to a turkey in the backyard the other day. My husband was beside himself

 

[Doctor-S]

This isn't super related, but @Doctor-S what does the Rocket Scientist tag under your icon signify? I've seen it around SDN a few teams and always meant to ask

It means someone also has an undergraduate or graduate degree in physics or engineering. Before the "Rocket Scientist" tag is added to your name, the SDN moderators require you to successfully solve a complex physics/aeronautical engineering problem.

I was told the "Rocket Scientist" tag had something to do with a discussion in SDN a long time ago about "which is more difficult: brain surgery or rocket science?"

 

[flameshock]

Today is new FF7 day~

 

[Squeaksmom]

I came home a month-ish ago to an injured dog. Hopping on 3 legs. Did my own exam before taking her to the vet, and we disagreed on what the problem was. Treatment for the two is the same, so we did that. Yesterday was her recheck, and the doc made a point of congratulating me for getting the right diagnosis

 

[Doctor-S]

UPDATE about HAPPY NEWS!

Here is a recent photo of Mom-Cat feeding her 5 new kittens.

These kittens were born 4 days ago in the home of a foster parent who is a regular volunteer with my pet rescue/adop[tion group.

Mom-Cat's wide-eyed expression is priceless!

 

[mmmdreamerz]

I’ve reached the point in my life where one computer screen isn’t enough...I was thinking about investing in another screen to connect to my MacBook...my brother suggested an app that would let me screen extend my MacBook to the iPad I already have. Maybe the best $10 I’ve ever spent and already making my life soooooo much easier.

 

[allygator13]

I’ve reached the point in my life where one computer screen isn’t enough...I was thinking about investing in another screen to connect to my MacBook...my brother suggested an app that would let me screen extend my MacBook to the iPad I already have. Maybe the best $10 I’ve ever spent and already making my life soooooo much easier.

I can't wait to have a sick multi-monitor radiology set up in the future haha

 

[supershorty]

Can't really do anything in lab right now, but was notified yesterday that I was awarded an NIH training grant, and it might have been the only thing to make me genuinely smile this week.

 

[Lupin21]

Chomped on cold medium rare excellent cut of steak for dinner tonight with some asparagus. This is my happy place. Night cap is Bengal Spice tea with plenty of honey and whiskey for extra oomph to help with the downpour and wind. Good stuff.

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

Roughly 2-3 years ago I received a letter regarding an airbag settlement claim that was inclusive of my car model. I filled it out online and proceeded to completely forget about it until I received a check in the mail this weekend. It was for less than half of what I remember the amount being, but I also believe I recall there being wording that the full amount would be dispersed among people that actually had airbag problems, and if there was anything remaining it'd go to everyone else. Nonetheless, hey free money.

 

[DVMDream]

Roughly 2-3 years ago I received a letter regarding an airbag settlement claim that was inclusive of my car model. I filled it out online and proceeded to completely forget about it until I received a check in the mail this weekend. It was for less than half of what I remember the amount being, but I also believe I recall there being wording that the full amount would be dispersed among people that actually had airbag problems, and if there was anything remaining it'd go to everyone else. Nonetheless, hey free money.

My mom one got back a check from a class action lawsuit like this..... for $0.10

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

My mom one got back a check from a class action lawsuit like this..... for $0.10

Wow. It probably cost more than $0.10, to mail $0.10.
Mine was for $70, but the full amount would've been $200.

 

[Coopah]

My mom one got back a check from a class action lawsuit like this..... for $0.10

I've definitely gotten something like this before. Billion dollar class-action suit that mostly goes to the lawyers...

 

[Lupin21]

yeah. I think I got 70 cents once from something or other. Pretty sure it ended up shredded as playtoy for kitten. haha

Made it to another day off after a long day full of surgery yesterday since we are trying to do more surgeries in one day rather than a few every day. So far everyone is doing well, so keeping fingers crossed they recover and have improved lives. One was the sweetest cat that had a horrid foot infection that was outta control. O didn't have money, but thankfully our clinic has its own fund that we can pull from for these kinds of things. It comes from our kitten adoptions every spring. Second case I've used it for as you may recall, my other time was also a leg amp for a doggo. She went on to do fabulous, so here's hoping.

 

[TheGirlWithTheFernTattoo]

It's been 2 days at my new job and I am already in love. I have never in my life been in a clinic with such an amazing staff atmosphere.

 

[sheltermed]

have I mentioned that i am SO BEYOND GRATEFUL not to have to go through another application cycle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[St3phni]

have I mentioned that i am SO BEYOND GRATEFUL not to have to go through another application cycle !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Same !!!

 

[Doctor-S]

This is my first full day back in my home after a loooooong week at my Level 1 AMC.

I miss my SDN friends - all of you.

You are my beacon of normalcy right now ... and I appreciate each one of you! Hope you know that.

I am spending quality time with my cat who is going to get lots of love and attention today.

Lots of LOVE ... and lots of attention ... and lots more LOVE all over again!

 

[Cephal0pod]

This is my first full day back in my home after a loooooong week at my Level 1 AMC.

I miss my SDN friends - all of you.

You are my beacon of normalcy right now ... and I appreciate each one of you! Hope you know that.

I am spending quality time with my cat who is going to get lots of love and attention today.

Lots of LOVE ... and lots of attention ... and lots more LOVE all over again!

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Thankful for you and all you do, Doc S. Get some good rest and stay safe out there.

 

[Cephal0pod]

I just got off the phone with my grandma who lives by herself and she told me that there is part of her condo she has designated the “she cave” She noted that while she could have called it the woman cave, “there’s -man in there and who needs that??”

 

[RTC19]

The Earth Day Google Doodle has the cutest bee pollination game at the end!

 

[deleted676737]

I am so thankful to work with an amazing group of people who always do what they can to keep each other's spirits lifted in such an uncertain time. We played nearly two hours' worth of Cards Against Humanity during lunch today and it was the highlight of what's been a very dark and frustrating couple of weeks here.

 

[KCgophervet]

Applied for another job today. Starting to be more hopeful that I won't be unemployed (at least for too long) after I finish my residency. Also my husband and I decided we are going to move back to Minnesota no matter what happens so at least we can be closer to family and most of our friends. Started packing some boxes and it just feels better to have a plan in place

 

[deleted676737]

Rave: I was the very first person to run a successful COVID-19 rapid PCR test using the fancy new machine we got!

Rant: ...it was positive. And we didn't have quite the right kind of PPE on hand. Welp.

 

[WildZoo]

Rave: I was the very first person to run a successful COVID-19 rapid PCR test using the fancy new machine we got!

Rant: ...it was positive. And we didn't have quite the right kind of PPE on hand. Welp.

I need a :/ react

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

I won a prize in the annual nephron contest at school. My life is complete.

 

[allygator13]

I won a prize in the annual nephron contest at school. My life is complete.

What is the nephron contest?!?!

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

What is the nephron contest?!?!

It's supposed to be an art contest but is really more of a creative contest. An entry from a previous year, for example, was a nephron board game. Well, I'm not much of an artist, so I did a song.

 

[allygator13]

It's supposed to be an art contest but is really more of a creative contest. An entry from a previous year, for example, was a nephron board game. Well, I'm not much of an artist, so I did a song.

That's amazing hahah I love kidneys!

 

[that redhead]

That's amazing hahah I love kidneys!

Kidneys are my fave.

 

[allygator13]

Kidneys are my fave.

Same! Did you see they're talking about making a nephrology/urology specialty?? Would almost convince me to get double boarded haha

 

[mmmdreamerz]

It's supposed to be an art contest but is really more of a creative contest. An entry from a previous year, for example, was a nephron board game. Well, I'm not much of an artist, so I did a song.

I think we’re gonna need to see this

 

[mmmdreamerz]

That's amazing hahah I love kidneys!

There’s an internist at my school that is so crazy about nephrology that I automatically thought of her when I saw this...then I discovered she’s one of the people heading it up lolol

 

[allygator13]

There’s an internist at my school that is so crazy about nephrology that I automatically thought of her when I saw this...then I discovered she’s one of the people heading it up lolol

Pretty sure I know exactly who you're talking about I did my rotating internship at your school haha. And I thought of her as well!

 

[mmmdreamerz]

Pretty sure I know exactly who you're talking about I did my rotating internship at your school haha. And I thought of her as well!

Oh then you definitely do haha

Though, in general, a couple of them are into kidneys lol

 

[that redhead]

Same! Did you see they're talking about making a nephrology/urology specialty?? Would almost convince me to get double boarded haha

That would be awesome! The only other specialty I’ve considered (other than lab animal) is dentistry. Maybe I could be a nephrolo-dentist...

 

[Karabiner13]

There’s an internist at my school that is so crazy about nephrology that I automatically thought of her when I saw this...then I discovered she’s one of the people heading it up lolol

Queen of the Nephron

 

[mmmdreamerz]

Queen of the Nephron

I have visions of a second year urinary PowerPoint where they all had names listed lol

 

[CoffeeQuestionMark]

I think we’re gonna need to see this

I would but the video is linked to my name, which I'd rather not have available publicly

 

[allygator13]

Queen of the Nephron

Lolz, she was one of my faves! I miss her and the candy she'd put in the little treasure chest haha that was soooo nice on overnights. Although I liked all the internists there.