Finding Balance

The unique way Jamie Nakatani finds balance

My Vet Candy

Jamie Nakatani has a level of education that would impress almost anyone. She has a Bachelors degree in Animal Biology with a minor in Entomology, an Associates degree in Exotic Animal Training and Management, and plans to complete a PhD in animal behavior after finishing her Doctorate in Veterinary medicine at UC Davis in 2021.

Jamie has been a zookeeper in the past, but one of the most amazing things she has done for animals and the planet we call home is to find a way to tackle the plastic epidemic swelling in our oceans.

She became aware of the problem in a prerequisite microbiology class for veterinary school. In it, the teacher challenged them to track their plastic waste for the week, and to find ways to combat the waste.

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Paw-some Partner

Thanks to Laci Taylor for sending us the cutest receptionist of all!  As we prepare to head back to the classroom and the clinic, please be safe and practice COVID courtesies!

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 December, join Dr. Tony Johnson, DVM, DACVECCS for 30 minute, case-based sessions on Emergency Medicine 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 Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)  on December 29, 2020 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• Medications and transfusion strategies
• Diagnostic workup strategies
• Common complications and how to prevent them

NEW!!! NOW TO JOIN THE SESSION JUST 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!

A Creative Clinic

Legos are a classic holiday present, but Tiffany Liem from UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine has taken them to the next level!  We'd love to see you build your own REAL clinic someday!

                            CA Condor Lego                                        Lego Mobile Veterinary Clinic

Pets and Pondering

As you try to find some time to relax this holiday season, make sure to laugh a little, too! Thank you to Lauren Gawel of Tufts University for sharing these little bits of joy with us!

               

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