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WSU CVM administers first-of-its-kind cancer treatment

by Abbie 23. October 2009 05:04

Check out a full article on this exciting breakthrough at the Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine!

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/news/Cassie.aspx 

 

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Meet Nicole! DVM Student Ambassador

by Abbie 5. October 2009 04:58

 

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am currently a second year student in the WSU VetMed program.  I am originally from Helena, Montana.  I obtained my undergraduate degree in Biotechnology-Animal Systems from Montana State University in 2008.  I have always wanted to be a veterinarian and I am still ecstatic that I was accepted into vet school.  

In the last few years, my interest has shifted from doing a mixed equine practice to equine orthopedics.  I would like to specialize in equine support limb laminitis.  Ideally, I hope to attain an internship followed by a residency.  I love Montana, so eventually I hope to return and have a mixed equine practice and handle orthopedic equine cases on the side. More...

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Jobs in Demand - Veterinarians!!

by Abbie 17. August 2009 08:24

Just got this link from the Seattle Times...looks like Veterinary Medicine is still a solid career path - as if any of you doubted that! Laughing

http://blog.marketplace.nwsource.com/careercenter/veterinarians_care_for_the_health_of_pets_livestock_laboratory_animals_and_more.html?cmpid=2694

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Posts may be slower for awhile

by Abbie 17. August 2009 08:21

Just a heads up...I'm going to be out-of-the-office for awhile and as a result the posts on the blog may not happen as much/frequently as you may like.  We'll be trying, but just wanted to give fair warning!

If you do need help or have questions...contact: admissions@vetmed.wsu.edu

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Saving money in vet school

by Abbie 12. August 2009 02:40

Well it's no big secret that vet school costs A LOT!  Anything you can do ahead of time and while you're in the program to save money is going to help -- and I just received the following link for a helpful list of 100 things you can do to save money here and there to put yourself in a better financial position for the pont when you do get to go into a DVM program.

Thanks so much for the tip Amber!

"100 Money-Saving Hacks for Living Large on a Student Budget” (http://www.onlinecourses.org/2009/08/11/100-money-saving-hacks-for-living-large-on-a-student-budget/)

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DVM Ambassador - Dani

by Abbie 21. July 2009 03:52

Hi, my name is Dani and I am a third year vet student at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. I also went to WSU for undergrad, and I received my Bachelor's in Zoology, with a pre-vet emphasis.  I decided to go to vet school when I began working at a veterinary clinic part-time just after high school.  During that job I realized I loved to work with animals and people and I wanted to do it for my profession.  I chose WSU CVM because it is an awesome school that really emphasizes the students and their individual success.  More...

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Administration Seeks to Restrict Antibiotics in Livestock

by Abbie 14. July 2009 07:24

As future veterinarians...this is an important topic to think about.  While it might bring in additional business since you would have to oversee drug administration, it could create some huge potential herd health/management problems for producers.

Stay informed:  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/health/policy/14fda.html

Administration Seeks to Restrict Antibiotics in Livestock --

By GARDINER HARRIS
Published: July 13, 2009

WASHINGTON — The Obama administration announced Monday that it would seek to ban many routine uses of antibiotics in farm animals in hopes of reducing the spread of dangerous bacteria in humans.

In written testimony to the House Rules Committee, Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, principal deputy commissioner of food and drugs, said feeding antibiotics to healthy chickens, pigs and cattle — done to encourage rapid growth — should cease. And Dr. Sharfstein said farmers should no longer be able to use antibiotics in animals without the supervision of a veterinarian.  (to read more...see above link)

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National FFA scholarships for aspiring veterinarians

by Abbie 8. July 2009 03:38

So any of you who know my background at all know I spent quite a bit of time learning, growing and working for the National FFA Organization.  Through both the Supervised Agricultural Experiences and proficiency areas...as well as some classroom curriculums...students can learn about veterinary medicine in a very hands-on way.  Now there's scholarships available also!

   

Two Aspiring Vets Receive AVMA Funded FFA Scholarships

Posted: Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 5:10 p.m., EDT

The National FFA Organization, formerly known as the Future Farmers of America, recently awarded two $1,000 American Veterinary Medical Association scholarships. More...

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Ambassador Bio - Abbey

by Abbie 30. June 2009 03:11

My name is Abbey and I am a member of the Class of 2011 at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine. I just finished my second year and I have loved every minute of my vet school experience! I guess an important thing prospective students may want to know is how I got here in the first place.

 

I grew up in southern Idaho in a town called Twin Falls. When I was in first grade, I dressed up as a veterinarian for Halloween, so I suppose you could say I am one of those people who have always known what I wanted to do for a career. I graduated high school in 2003 and then headed up to Moscow, Idaho for my freshman year at the University of Idaho. At UI, I majored in pre-veterinary science and biology. I was involved in many biology departmental-related clubs, as well as being involved in the residence hall system. More...

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Pfizer Launches Externship Program For The Future Of Animal Production

by Abbie 12. June 2009 08:01

WSU has recently initiated a certificate program that will allow our DVM students who are interested in agricultural animal/food animal medicine to get extended training and hands-on experience. 

It seems we are not the only ones who want to make strides to help train and prepare veterinarians who are focused on animal production. Read on...More...

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