VIN Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of May, join R. Avery Bennett, DVM, MS, DACVS for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is Moist Wound Healing and Topical Medications on June 8, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

Recognize and understand a few of the most common diseases of zoo amphibians.

• Understand the concept of moist wound healing.
• Know the topical medications useful in various stages of wound healing.
• Understand why chronic wounds with draining tracts are not surgical.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Feathered Friends

Not all pets are four-legged and furry!  We love these snaps of the cutest flying, feathered friends from Mio Ito of Cornell University! 

Cattle Creations

Happy Saturday Vet Med!  We hope that you have some time to relax and reset today, whether that means getting outside, pursuing a hobby, or taking a much needed nap!  Ali Attenasio of Cornell University shared her creative talents with us - we love that you combine your hobbies with your love of animals!

Holiday Struggles: COVID Edition

By: Janelle Thomas, Washington State University 

I was in quite a hurry at a Fred Meyer, on a Bond mission to get a handful of ingredients before this year’s Friendsgiving. As an avid baker, I wanted to make something delicious, COVID friendly, and memorable- so naturally, I went with mini pumpkin cheesecakes.

As a preface, I want you to know I always wear my cross-body purse (with associated phone holder) diagonally across my chest... never have I had it on my shoulder. On this particularly rushed day, I thought “I have no time for this, let’s get this BREAD and GET OUTTA here” as I strung it on my sleeve and rushed in. What possessed me to take this risk... I couldn’t tell you. Nonetheless, I persisted.

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All Sides of Nature

Beautiful and unique places can be found everywhere you look! Jonathan Goff of Cummings SVM at Tufts sent in these amazing landscape shots from Maine, Florida, and Hawaii!  Thank you for sharing your perspectives with us!