Comments for VMDiva http://vmdiva.com Musings of a Veterinarian Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:01:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Ten Signs It’s Time To Leave Your Veterinary Practice: Part I by Ashley http://vmdiva.com/2011/07/ten-signs-its-time-to-leave-your-veterinary-practice-part-i/comment-page-1/#comment-25889 Ashley Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:01:48 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1757#comment-25889 Ha! You posted this on my last day at my associate position. I was working for a previously solo vet, and it was not working out... so, in a down economy, my partner and I traded my fuel-efficient VW in for a gas-guzzling Ford Explorer, took out a business loan, and opened our own mobile practice. Scary as heck, but when you're not happy, as Vernon Hill said, "Something's gotta change." Ha! You posted this on my last day at my associate position. I was working for a previously solo vet, and it was not working out… so, in a down economy, my partner and I traded my fuel-efficient VW in for a gas-guzzling Ford Explorer, took out a business loan, and opened our own mobile practice. Scary as heck, but when you’re not happy, as Vernon Hill said, “Something’s gotta change.”

]]> Comment on Baby Names Ruined by Veterinary Medicine by Late 2 the Party http://vmdiva.com/2011/03/baby-names-ruined-by-veterinary-medicine/comment-page-1/#comment-16880 Late 2 the Party Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:05:07 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1664#comment-16880 Hey, under female dogs, Lucy shows up twice (2 & 4)! Of the 8 dogs we've had over the past 27 years, only one (the first one) had a name that wouldn't be considered a "human name". :) Hey, under female dogs, Lucy shows up twice (2 & 4)!

Of the 8 dogs we’ve had over the past 27 years, only one (the first one) had a name that wouldn’t be considered a “human name”. :)

]]> Comment on Burnt Burgers, Urgent Care, and Guilt by Rayya T-Malaeb http://vmdiva.com/2011/05/burnt-burgers-urgent-care-and-guilt/comment-page-1/#comment-16310 Rayya T-Malaeb Sun, 14 Aug 2011 13:32:42 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1726#comment-16310 Excellent article. You absolutely well articulated so many of my frustrations. I mean you don't show up at the pharmacist and say: 'i forgot my wallet, can I get the medications on the tab?' However, at the vet clinic, i get clients show up afterhours well aware of the surcharge and the excuse of forgetting their wallet never seems to get old. Even worse, my neighbor came over today well knowing it is my day off to examine her pooch that had an ear infection for the past 4 days. She obviousy had no money to pay and expected my time was for free and to top it up, she is a heavy smoker and never seems to run out of cash to pay for her cigarettes. My personal favourite is this cliet that was annoyed with the australian government for not extending the free health care offered to people to animals...seriously? lol... Excellent article. You absolutely well articulated so many of my frustrations. I mean you don’t show up at the pharmacist and say: ‘i forgot my wallet, can I get the medications on the tab?’ However, at the vet clinic, i get clients show up afterhours well aware of the surcharge and the excuse of forgetting their wallet never seems to get old. Even worse, my neighbor came over today well knowing it is my day off to examine her pooch that had an ear infection for the past 4 days. She obviousy had no money to pay and expected my time was for free and to top it up, she is a heavy smoker and never seems to run out of cash to pay for her cigarettes. My personal favourite is this cliet that was annoyed with the australian government for not extending the free health care offered to people to animals…seriously? lol…

]]> Comment on Reader Question Answered by Sarah H. http://vmdiva.com/2011/05/reader-question-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-15522 Sarah H. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:54:58 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1746#comment-15522 Thank you so much for answering this question. I was a sophmore last year and struggled with Honors Chem. I was hoping to persue a Veterinarian career but worried my ok grade would turn off Colleges. Thank you so much for boosting my confidence! Thank you so much for answering this question. I was a sophmore last year and struggled with Honors Chem. I was hoping to persue a Veterinarian career but worried my ok grade would turn off Colleges. Thank you so much for boosting my confidence!

]]> Comment on How do I increase my chance of getting into veterinary school? by Dr. K http://vmdiva.com/2009/02/how-do-i-increase-my-chance-of-getting-into-veterinary-school/comment-page-1/#comment-14881 Dr. K Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:02:13 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=129#comment-14881 My own personal statement is long gone. Any readers out there have one they would share??? My own personal statement is long gone. Any readers out there have one they would share???

]]> Comment on How do I increase my chance of getting into veterinary school? by cathy http://vmdiva.com/2009/02/how-do-i-increase-my-chance-of-getting-into-veterinary-school/comment-page-1/#comment-14862 cathy Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:41:25 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=129#comment-14862 I am working on my personal statement and was wondering if you or anyone had a personal statement to share so that I can use as an outline as to how to write mine. I am working on my personal statement and was wondering if you or anyone had a personal statement to share so that I can use as an outline as to how to write mine.

]]> Comment on Reader Question Answered by Kitten-palooza! « The Will-Be Vet http://vmdiva.com/2011/05/reader-question-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-14573 Kitten-palooza! « The Will-Be Vet Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:37:33 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1746#comment-14573 [...] her blog, and she was nice enough to reply to it on her blog! How great is that? Here’s her response! Just click on the word ‘response!’ I love the amazing little things you can do on the [...] [...] her blog, and she was nice enough to reply to it on her blog! How great is that? Here’s her response! Just click on the word ‘response!’ I love the amazing little things you can do on the [...]

]]> Comment on VMDiva Named To Top 50 List by Teri and the cats of Curlz and Swirlz http://vmdiva.com/2011/04/vmdiva-name-to-top-50-list/comment-page-1/#comment-12496 Teri and the cats of Curlz and Swirlz Tue, 14 Jun 2011 18:39:36 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1708#comment-12496 ConCatuLations! I will have to bookmark that link and come back to visit those blogs, too! ConCatuLations! I will have to bookmark that link and come back to visit those blogs, too!

]]> Comment on Reader Question Answered by Cheryl K http://vmdiva.com/2011/05/reader-question-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-11933 Cheryl K Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:52:52 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1746#comment-11933 Good advice Dr. K. It would be a tragedy for someone to base their future on just one course, especially when you consider the potential influencing factors you listed. I took college chemistry I twice. I withdrew the first time because I was at risk for failing, I earned an A the second time around. The difference? The teacher! Another suggestion this future veterinarian ought to consider, is using some of that drive to develop good solid study habits, which will help in every course the student takes. Most successful college students learned to manage their time and organize their studying during high school so that once they were in college, with all the freedom that comes with it, they were able to stay focused. Many who struggle in college, never learned that secret. Good advice Dr. K. It would be a tragedy for someone to base their future on just one course, especially when you consider the potential influencing factors you listed. I took college chemistry I twice. I withdrew the first time because I was at risk for failing, I earned an A the second time around. The difference? The teacher!
Another suggestion this future veterinarian ought to consider, is using some of that drive to develop good solid study habits, which will help in every course the student takes. Most successful college students learned to manage their time and organize their studying during high school so that once they were in college, with all the freedom that comes with it, they were able to stay focused. Many who struggle in college, never learned that secret.

]]> Comment on Reader Question Answered by Justin T. http://vmdiva.com/2011/05/reader-question-answered/comment-page-1/#comment-11154 Justin T. Thu, 26 May 2011 18:55:17 +0000 http://vmdiva.com/?p=1746#comment-11154 Also check out khanacademy.com, a great free resource to help fill in gaps in your knowledge or tackle a difficult subject in chemistry, biology, math, etc. Good luck! Also check out khanacademy.com, a great free resource to help fill in gaps in your knowledge or tackle a difficult subject in chemistry, biology, math, etc. Good luck!

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