International Veterinary Experience Scholarship Cycle 1 Winner

My International Veterinary Experience: Costa Rica

Rachel LeMont, KSU CVM c/o 2024

As a veterinary student working towards a career in zoological medicine and conservation, I knew that I would need to get creative in gaining experience with a wide variety of species throughout my education. Most veterinary schools do not include exotics in their core curriculums (I mean, there really isn’t any room to squeeze it in there anyway), most zoo’s don’t take first year students as externs, and nothing beats seeing animals in their native habitats along with all of the struggles they face in those environments. These are the things that led me to apply to the internship program at Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Rescate is a non-profit foundation dedicated to conserving Costa Rica’s wildlife, and they accomplish this by rehabilitating wildlife (the area I was able to help the most with), breeding endangered species, preserving habitat, and providing lifetime care.

 

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE TAKE CENTER STAGE AT VMX 2021

NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND BREAKTHROUGHS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE TAKE CENTER STAGE AT VMX 2021

Advances in Animal Medicine are Helping Cats, Dogs, Even Penguins Live Longer, Better Quality Lives 

ORLANDO, FL -- JUNE 10, 2021 -- The first major conference since COVID-19 for the veterinary industry wrapped up Wednesday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Nearly 10,500 veterinary professionals from around the world attended the 38th annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX) in person and virtually to learn the latest advances in animal medicine.

“At a time when people were separated from family and friends this past year, pets provided great companionship and comfort. As adoptions of cats, dogs and exotic animals like birds and reptiles reached record levels, so has the need for veterinary care,” said Gene O’Neill, NAVC CEO. “At VMX, veterinary professionals are learning the latest in diagnosis and treatment so they can provide the best care possible to animals of all kinds.

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Taking Care of Business

Thank you very much to our final winner from Volume 56, Issue 2 of the Vet Gazette!  Mio Ito of Cornell University submitted these wacky animals to our Foot in Mouth Disease category!  

 Walked into work one day and this is the first thing I saw. 

Me hanging onto my last shred of sanity during finals.

Veterinary Interns and Residents Webinar Presented by the VIN Foundation

Veterinary Interns and Residents -- Do you know the best way to handle your student loans? Hint: It’s NOT deferment!

Conventional wisdom in the medical training community is to defer loans while pursuing internships and/or residencies. However, income-driven repayment (IDR) is often a much better option for veterinarians pursuing advanced education who carry federal student debt.

Join Dr. Tony Bartels (a leading authority on U.S. veterinary student debt) for this special Climbing Mt. Debt session to see if you are doing all you can as an intern or resident to save money and reduce your student debt stress from here on out starting today.

Choosing the right student loan repayment strategy for your situation can save you a ton of time, money, and stress -- a concept VIN Foundation calls Repay Wiser.

In this webinar Tony demystifies the most difficult aspects of loan repayment for interns and residents:

1) What’s the “best” way to repay your student loans?
2) What is your debt to income ratio now?
3) What is your debt to income ratio after your training?
4) Will your internship/residency count towards PSLF?
5) How do you know when to adjust your repayment strategy?

Join Tony Bartels, DVM, MBA to learn the steps you need to take now during your internship(s) and residency years to save time, money, and stress on your student loans!

Time: Jun 23, 2021 05:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Register HERE!

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 June, 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 Cats Are Not Small Dogs – Chylothorax on June 22, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• Understand the anatomy of the cysterna chyli, the thoracic duct, and pathophysiology of chylothorax in cats.
• Understand the differences between chylothorax in cats and dogs.
• Know the treatment options for cats with chylothorax.

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!