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what's it like being a newly graduated vet? It's like being caught in an avalanche of shit, often literally. But I love it.
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The first time

Today I euthanised a patient for the first time. It was a dog that presented really unwell, and on diagnostics was a classic diabetic ketoacidosis. The owners were a lovely old couple who brought this girl in for vomiting and diarrhoea, yet I had to give them the horrible news that she was DKA. Unfortunately, they just could not afford to treat and just could not see how they would be able to afford lifelong management of diabetes. They made the difficult decision to euthanise their precious girl. Many tears were shed. I felt very sorry for them. Heartbreaking. But it was also very heartwarming how they were to appreciative and thankful towards me, even though I had just put their precious little pet to sleep. I hope it was because I truly did empathise with their difficult, heartwrenching situation and they could feel that. I don't think it will ever get easier, and I hope it never does.

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Finally...

One month into practice. Been given two days of sole charge already. And I have survived, thanks to always having a senior vet's advice via text messaging and VIN. General practice involves a very steep learning curve, perhaps more so than specialist or university practice. Yes, the complaints from the veterans out in GP land that we heard about in vet school are all true. Non-compliance, badly behaved pets, cheap owners, stupid owners, last-minute walks ins or cancellations etc. Thankfully there still are plenty of moments of fun and games, especially when the puppies and kittens visit.

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These are some of them, most were golden retrivers and labradors, but also included german shepherds and other breeds. Sadly most are dead now, while many people forget them and don’t spare them a thought. 

As people lay dying, trapped and hurt, a team of nearly 100 loyal and courageous search dogs put their lives on the line to help humans. Without them, many more would not have survived, yet few people consider them. 

In such a chaotic, terrifying, hot, acrid-smelling, smokey and loud environment, countless human lives depended on their ability to focus, listen, respond to their handlers, and work tirelessly. Stepping over cracked glass, hot tarmac, through flames and thick smoke, being winched over deep ravines, they battled on to seek out survivors and bring them aid. 

They worked around the clock, day and night, searching, sniffing, over and over. Not only did they search, but they comforted - many eyewitnesses speak of how the dogs would stop and sit by newly-recovered victims, giving them a sense of hope and relief, before moving on to look for the next. As the situation became desperate, and the rescue workers and fire teams became utterly distraught at the amount of people who were recovered dead, these dogs brought them comfort, sitting with them on breaks, letting them grieve.

Many of these dogs are old, and have passed away. Let us remember the courage and loyalty they showed at such a horrendous event. They didn’t have a choice, but nonetheless they did what was asked of them and helped save countless lives. Don’t let their bravery be forgotten today either, or their determination to be a ‘good dog’ despite the scary and dangerous environment around them.

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The highs and lows...

...was told in morning by a wonderful, dedicated and understanding client that she thinks I'll be a great vet, and then in the afternoon, had another client come in blaming their dog's sudden scooting and off centre tail carriage on the TPR I did on the dog the day before, only to have the vet check and find it was simply impacted anal glands. Getting an early taste of the warm fuzzies, and of the nasties of being a vet.

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Chemicals are everywhere. Just because they sound scary or hard to pronounce does not mean they’re bad or toxic.

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Pre-Vet!!! ^_^ 

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pitsandpastries

pre-vet

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Vet tech :)

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Veterinary Nurse!

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vetschoolcool

Vet student!!

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endocringingvet-blog

Veterinary cyborg

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Stepping out

What's a decidedly city born and bred vet student doing in rural far north queensland? Why, doing a government biosecurity work placement of course. I am so out of my comfort zone but this is what life is all about, stepping out and experiencing the unknown.

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Clinical rotations...

Subjective: Vet student claims feeling frequent intermittent bouts of panic attacks and transient dysphoria with persistent amnesia with regards to any information beyond the fact that dogs bark and cats meow. Objective: -flipping through clinical guides and textbooks every 5 minutes or less while in the hospital - TPR persistently elevated above normal limits - Spending evenings reading and revising - momentary loss of ability to vocalise when asked questions by clinicians Assessment: Problem List- - incompetency - loss of confidence typical of a final year vet student on clinical rotations Plan: - recommend all forms of non-vet related activities to reduce stress levels - dessert and chocolate PO q 4hrs - more reading and revising

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