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[battie]

I'm one of the vets that argues there isn't a shortage, there's a maldistribution. And opening more schools or expanding class sizes will not fix that maldistribution. I would argue it will make it worse.

I'm also vehemently against opening more private schools, which the vast majority in the pipe line are. The five most expensive schools are all private and the 5th most expensive school is 28% more expensive than the 6th.

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[MixedAnimals77]

I'm one of the vets that argues there isn't a shortage, there's a maldistribution. And opening more schools or expanding class sizes will not fix that maldistribution. I would argue it will make it worse.

I'm also vehemently against opening more private schools, which the vast majority in the pipe line are. The five most expensive schools are all private and the 5th most expensive school is 28% more expensive than the 6th.

Random slighty off topic, did you end up applying to the AVMA COE seat that was open?

 

[battie]

Random slighty off topic, did you end up applying to the AVMA COE seat that was open?

1. I did not. Baby August is due literally 2-3 weeks before the mandatory in person training.

2. I don't remember why you know I was considering it 😅

 

[MixedAnimals77]

1. I did not. Baby August is due literally 2-3 weeks before the mandatory in person training.

2. I don't remember why you know I was considering it 😅

Awe congrats on the baby. Iirc it was a conversation about all the new schools and you mentioned maybe getting on the board. Why I remember that idk lol😅

 

[finnderella]

undergrad senioritis /neg
undergrad senioritis when you are accepted to a vet school so it makes it hard to try in your last semester /neg x10000

it doesn't help that im a 5th year senior and im just so tired 😭

 

[battie]

Awe congrats on the baby. Iirc it was a conversation about all the new schools and you mentioned maybe getting on the board. Why I remember that idk lol😅

The baby is much an accident. 😅 My IUD slipped. There's a longer story, but we absolutely know we can't be parents to multiples. So my BIL/SIL who have been struggling with infertility are adopting the baby ❤️

 

[finnderella]

The baby is much an accident. 😅 My IUD slipped. There's a longer story, but we absolutely know we can't be parents to multiples. So my BIL/SIL who have been struggling with infertility are adopting the baby ❤️

That's so sweet 😭😭😭

 

[katiemcat]

The baby is much an accident. 😅 My IUD slipped. There's a longer story, but we absolutely know we can't be parents to multiples. So my BIL/SIL who have been struggling with infertility are adopting the baby ❤️

*goes to check IUD strings*

 

[KCgophervet]

Hello Everyone! Idk if this is the right place for this or not but I’m doing it anyway!
I just wanted an outlet to express my feelings over a certain manner …. I applied to a good amount of schools this cycle. And while I am eternally grateful that I managed to get accepted into ONE, I have been rejected at literally All others (so far). The one I got into was my In-state school and I have been rejected from every Out of State schools.
I know I probably shouldn’t even care much about the rejections since the in-state was my top choice but I can’t help but feel like … idk … that maybe I’m still not good enough??
The thing that gets me most is that I interviewed at most Out of State schools I applied to but I guess I wasn’t enough
I am more on the quiet / shy side so interviews were harder on me than most (I’m assuming ). So when I keep getting rejected at schools I interviewed at, it hits a little harder since that is the part I’m most insecure about.
My in-state did have an interview as well and I managed to make it ! But having the others school reject me has made me feel like I still suck at interviewing, I’m actually not good enough to be a vet, and the only reason I got into the in-state school was because I was in-state.
I’m not sure why that matters to me so much … but here we are.
Again, I know I should incredibly happy that life gave me an acceptance into a vet school so all this shouldn’t matter much.
ALSO …. My parents aren’t the most supportive people in the world so every accomplishment I’ve had thus far in life has been belittled. Since family is important to me, I have grown to do the same and belittle basically everything and anything I accomplish.
I know I should be happy and proud of myself but I’m kinda more on the “ehh” side about it. (But maybe it just hasn’t fully sinked in??)
I would love any advice anyone can give me !
Thanks ! (And thanks for reading all this)

If it makes you feel any better, 11 years ago I was also rejected from every school except my in state school and now I'm a boarded specialist working in my field of choice. You only need 1 acceptance to go to vet school

 

[battie]

*goes to check IUD strings*

I checked mine monthly and obviously had bad timing 🤣

 

[chocolaterabbit]

I got this email from Midwestern today. I appreciate their notification that they have stopped interviewing as I was on the interview waitlist but Dear "$first_name"...

 

[katiemcat]

I got this email from Midwestern today. I appreciate their notification that they have stopped interviewing as I was on the interview waitlist but Dear "$first_name"...

We are but $ to universities after all

 

[honeypot999]

Depression sucks.

 

[renacuaja]

rants

 

[spiane]

undergrad senioritis /neg
undergrad senioritis when you are accepted to a vet school so it makes it hard to try in your last semester /neg x10000

it doesn't help that im a 5th year senior and im just so tired 😭

also dealing with senioritis 😭

 

[Kodiak-Bear]

I am feeling so frustrated right now. I applied to around 16 schools and got invites to interview from 4 and am waiting to hear from those and two more. I’m just feeling frustrated that I haven’t gotten a yes yet and that i can’t plan my life until I hear and i also just feel frustrated that of course the schools i have yet to hear from are ones that give decisions late feb/march

 

[battie]

My 56 year old dad had a stroke event while at work at approximately 4pm my time. Transported to a local small hospital where they administered TPA, head CT, and function tests. He became more cognizant and his neuro deficits improved, but still no real motor on his right side. Had an abdominal CT and they found a 6cm by 7cm hematoma on his pancreas. He's transferring to a larger hospital where he'll go into surgery and then be admitted to the stroke unit. It's now 9:30 my time.

Just every few months, something happens. And every few years, it's something major. My sister died 5.5 years ago; my mom cannot lose my dad. I'm more hopeful than when I thought he was randomly going into DIC at least. But still ****ty.

 

[finnderella]

also dealing with senioritis 😭

its so awful 😭 i just cant handle the useless classes anymore (physics 2 specifically) 😭😭 you can get through it!! i believe in you!

 

[lianguine]

Got a written speed warning today by a state cop. Never been pulled over in my life and now I’m terrified of driving again bc I don’t want to get a ticket or have anything on my record in the future 😭 He also mentioned a one of my lights was out, but I went to the mechanic yesterday for a broken rear brake light. They fixed it but turns out ANOTHER one went out.

 

[MixedAnimals77]

Got a written speed warning today by a state cop. Never been pulled over in my life and now I’m terrified of driving again bc I don’t want to get a ticket or have anything on my record in the future 😭 He also mentioned a one of my lights was out, but I went to the mechanic yesterday for a broken rear brake light. They fixed it but turns out ANOTHER one went out.

As a LEO spouse, deep breaths You're ok. They are regular people just like you and I. The break light is a courtesy to let you know, because if you live alone and your break light goes out you may never know! Plus it's a safety thing. Just remember to slow down, I use cruise control alot because I LOVE to zoom zoom, but I HATE paying the tickets PLUS the hard time my SO gives me is NOT worth it lol

 

[battie]

My 56 year old dad had a stroke event while at work at approximately 4pm my time. Transported to a local small hospital where they administered TPA, head CT, and function tests. He became more cognizant and his neuro deficits improved, but still no real motor on his right side. Had an abdominal CT and they found a 6cm by 7cm hematoma on his pancreas. He's transferring to a larger hospital where he'll go into surgery and then be admitted to the stroke unit. It's now 9:30 my time.

Just every few months, something happens. And every few years, it's something major. My sister died 5.5 years ago; my mom cannot lose my dad. I'm more hopeful than when I thought he was randomly going into DIC at least. But still ****ty.

Update: they tried to move him to a step down ward on Sunday, but he developed some chest pain. They did another CT and found 6+ PTEs, so transferred right back to ICU. I came down Monday. He got transferred back to the step down ward last night after about 36 hours of heparin CRI. I'm leaving now since it doesn't seem he's going to spontaneously go into DIC or something else equally stupid. No one is happy, just do our best.

As a btws, this is a great reminder to get your wills and wishes in order y'all! No matter your age or what you have, get any wishes you have in order. This includes what to do with you if you have a stroke event and become mentally unable to manage yourself!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[battie]

My dad was discharged to go home today! ❤️

In spectacular fashion, my dad has been readmitted to the hospital for vomiting blood.

 

[DogtorAsh]

In spectacular fashion, my dad has been readmitted to the hospital for vomiting blood.

I’m so sorry I’ve been watching for updates and was so happy for you all when he got discharged. Keeping him and you and your family in my thoughts 💕💕

 

[MixedAnimals77]

Just feeling disappointed. I didn't get the state based loan repayment program. Feedback was basically strong app but at the end of the day you went to the wrong vet school. Which I know the legislation says preference for grads from the state school but it feels like I'm being punished for not going to the more expensive school 😅

 

[MixedAnimals77]

Someone tell me why human dr refuse to acknowledge other specialist reports- specifically ortho people not reading radiology reports. First time was my brother for back pain (ended up needing neuro after the ortho doc almost got him paralyzed) the second for my dad's knee (clearly states meniscus tear on mri with oa changes) dr didn't even bother to broach the meniscus tear and was blaming it all on oa 🤦‍♀️

 

[battie]

Someone tell me why human dr refuse to acknowledge other specialist reports- specifically ortho people not reading radiology reports. First time was my brother for back pain (ended up needing neuro after the ortho doc almost got him paralyzed) the second for my dad's knee (clearly states meniscus tear on mri with oa changes) dr didn't even bother to broach the meniscus tear and was blaming it all on oa 🤦‍♀️

I hope your fam is feeling better. I feel this all on a deep level with my dad right now.

 

[MixedAnimals77]

I hope your fam is feeling better. I feel this all on a deep level with my dad right now.

Can I ask how he's doing? I know he was back in the hospital last I had seen.

 

[battie]

Can I ask how he's doing? I know he was back in the hospital last I had seen.

He's doing okay. Has an NG tube due to an extra-luminal obstruction from his pancreatic hematoma (which I called his first day back, but they didn't diagnose until 48 hours ago 🙄)

 

[SkiOtter]

I had two cats today with BUN >180 (which is where the machine stops reading at my clinic) and creatinine of 8.4 (on a BCS of like 1/9 cat so no muscle mass to even create much creatinine 🥲) and 8.8. So that was great 🫠

I did not get to euthanize either of them, sadly 😕 they really need to go to Jesus, especially the skinny one

 

[firefish]

Y’all I really need help with something …..

Sadly, my parent has recently been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. They need to perform further testing to see what type of cancer it is, the stage, and if it has progressed elsewhere in the body.
I am so devastated and so sad about this unexpected news. Praying it’ll all be okay!
This was my first cycle applying to Vet school and thankfully I was accepted to my in-state!
But now I feel like I’m at a crossroads. This has been my dream but now … I’m debating on whether or not I should even go. I don’t want to be in school and have something happen at home … especially if the worst happens and I arrive too late (the school is a 5 hour drive / 1.25 hour flight away).
I know I might be getting ahead of myself but …. I would just really like some advice on what to do, how to proceed with life (especially if others have this experience).
Thanks for reading !

 

[SkiOtter]

Y’all I really need help with something …..

You could ask your school if they would consider granting a deferral to the next class so you at least have another year to figure it all out and have some answers to better make your decision. Sending hugs and all the good vibes to you and your family 🩷

 

[JaynaAli]

Y’all I really need help with something …..

My condolences.

I agree with Ski’s comments. But I’ll also add that you don’t have to make any decision until mid-April. Reaching out to the school and see if they’d consider a deferral is smart, but you can also wait a few weeks and see how the diagnostics play out before really having to sort it out and choose. Hopefully you get good news and it’s not too bad or fairly easily treatable. Accidents can happen at any time and at some point you have to live life, but I certainly understand wanting to be there for your family members. But I don’t think this is a decision you need to rush to make right now, especially while emotions are (understandably) probably high.

 

[battie]

Y’all I really need help with something …..

Sadly, my parent has recently been diagnosed with a cancerous tumor. They need to perform further testing to see what type of cancer it is, the stage, and if it has progressed elsewhere in the body.
I am so devastated and so sad about this unexpected news. Praying it’ll all be okay!
This was my first cycle applying to Vet school and thankfully I was accepted to my in-state!
But now I feel like I’m at a crossroads. This has been my dream but now … I’m debating on whether or not I should even go. I don’t want to be in school and have something happen at home … especially if the worst happens and I arrive too late (the school is a 5 hour drive / 1.25 hour flight away).
I know I might be getting ahead of myself but …. I would just really like some advice on what to do, how to proceed with life (especially if others have this experience).
Thanks for reading !

I agree with both Ski and Jayna. This really sucks and I hope the diagnostics come up with the most favorable diagnosis and treatment ❤️

1) See what diagnostics come back with what information.
2) Ask for a deferral when appropriate; extenuating circumstances like this is what deferrals are for
3) As Jayna said, something can truly happen at any time. My sister died unexpectedly two weeks into my second year. Different in that we didn't have the opportunity to potentially plan, but my school was open to me just leaving with 0 notice and coming back a few weeks later. It sucked and I barely made it through school. So once you have more info, making a realistic plan between you, family, and the school will help a lot.

ETA: my school was a 16hr drive or 2hr drive + 2hr flight to the nearest airport; and my parents didn't live in the same place as my sister. So there was a ton of coordinating there before my dad came to get me. We still made it happen.

 

[firefish]

Thanks for all of the replies

 

[MixedAnimals77]

Y’all I really need help with something …..

Seconding everything everyone else has said. Im sorry youre having to go through this.
I had a classmate who's mother had cancer and ended up passing away during our 4th year. She was about 5hrs away. She visited her mom alot when she could and kept trekking through school in the mean time. Not saying you should but it's also OK to continue to pursue your career path while dealing with this or ask for deferment if needed. Hoping you get better news to come.

 

[Musicandhorses]

I’m very sad which is why I’ve been off for so long. TBH I’ve lost faith completely in the professionalism and faithfulness of this once noble profession. I can’t go into my specific details about my case but I feel like quitting all clinical vet med from here on out. Let’s just say I’m likely having to take legal action against my former employer of 7 years. I said a few months ago that everything is going well which probably jinxed me. I was accused of things I would never never do and I’m having nightmares about it now. I can’t believe what happened and I’m trying to pick myself up out of the ashes. I have my non vet job but it doesn’t pay enough for long term sustainability. I don’t know I guess I’m just ranting and grieving. Also likely dealing with PTSD about being falsely accused. I guess breaking labor laws does not matter in this field.

 

[honeypot999]

When your cold keeps getting worse…here’s to week 3 😭

 

[overcastkidjuno]

I cannot believe that I am still dealing with bullying as an adult in university. It's so frustrating. There is this girl I was kind of friends and with and that I unfortunately also work with at my summer job and she has fallen seriously down an intense social media political rabbit hole. Now she's been highly pressuring me to make politically motivated posts on social media, and when I explained that as someone entering a professional career that online politics isn't something I want to be involved in she made a big deal of my "silence violence", shouted me in the middle of the cafeteria, and then spent weeks following me around the campus harassing me for my ethnicity. I feel like this isn't even real sometimes. I reported it to my school but I'm just honestly stressing about what's going to happen at my job because I feel really lucky to have the position I do (zookeeping) and as it's a temporary position I really don't want to get involved in any drama that will make them want to terminate me early.

 

[battie]

temporary position I really don't want to get involved in any drama that will make them want to terminate me early.

In extreme circumstances like this (seriously, following you around campus?!?!), I would approach your supervisor proactively. Just to give them a heads up that she is creating a harsh work environment. You can ask for a copy of the employee handbook in order to proactively settle this with the other person.

 

[VeggieTrex]

I lived the dream and got to walk into the human ER and demand a CT. CT caught two of my arteries compressing my small intestines, but not outright obstructing anything. Hoping for fast referrals to the vascular surgeon to figure out what to do.

Kinda glad to know why I've been feeling so terrible lately, but also very shocked at the result.

 

[battie]

I lived the dream and got to walk into the human ER and demand a CT. CT caught two of my arteries compressing my small intestines, but not outright obstructing anything. Hoping for fast referrals to the vascular surgeon to figure out what to do.

Kinda glad to know why I've been feeling so terrible lately, but also very shocked at the result.

Something similar just happened to my dad. If you start having significant GI signs, absolutely demand a scope or further CT to confirm no obstruction. It took them over 5 days to realize my dad had an extra-luminal obstruction

 

[VeggieTrex]

Something similar just happened to my dad. If you start having significant GI signs, absolutely demand a scope or further CT to confirm no obstruction. It took them over 5 days to realize my dad had an extra-luminal obstruction

This has all been one big lesson in listening to my body. I'm so greatful to at least know what's going on, even if it's just hurry up and wait right now.

 

[katiemcat]

I cannot believe that I am still dealing with bullying as an adult in university. It's so frustrating. There is this girl I was kind of friends and with and that I unfortunately also work with at my summer job and she has fallen seriously down an intense social media political rabbit hole. Now she's been highly pressuring me to make politically motivated posts on social media, and when I explained that as someone entering a professional career that online politics isn't something I want to be involved in she made a big deal of my "silence violence", shouted me in the middle of the cafeteria, and then spent weeks following me around the campus harassing me for my ethnicity. I feel like this isn't even real sometimes. I reported it to my school but I'm just honestly stressing about what's going to happen at my job because I feel really lucky to have the position I do (zookeeping) and as it's a temporary position I really don't want to get involved in any drama that will make them want to terminate me early.

This is not okay and highly inappropriate on your peer’s part. Absolutely report this. No one should suffer through feel targeted or harassed in silence.

 

[VeggieTrex]

Hopping on the why does nobody take radiology seriously train. I respect my doctors don't feel equipped to handle my current condition, but still. I have all the symptoms associated with the very rare compression condition. We have the CT showing where the rare compression is. Maybe that's the diagnosis.

 

[awesomenessity]

Hey friends, long time no talk! Not really a rant but a feeling of ennui and blerghhhhhh haha.

I have a really cool job lined up doing science communication and developing continuing education materials for veterinarians and courses for the general public... but it has basically nothing to do with my residency I just finished. However, there are basically no jobs in my field in the areas I want to live in currently, so at least it's a job that will pay me money.

I do think I'll really enjoy this job (even long-term, I love teaching/education development), it pays the same as introductory jobs in my field, and is fully remote. And they are willing to support me if I eventually want to move on to teaching at a vet school, which is my ultimate goal. But I'm still just feeling like I'm wasting my residency training and this gives me a lot of ennui haha.

Somebody tell me I'm being dumb and to enjoy my fully remote work for a decent salary with no emotionally-charged client interaction please lmao

 

[JaynaAli]

@awesomenessity Can you maybe pick up some contract work for some of the major (or even a smaller) d-lab on the side to help with the ennui of working in a different field? It would also keep those diagnostic muscles flexed in case you return to teaching and case reading down the line. I know my lab has a posting for clin path contract work, but don’t know about availability for your type.

But aside from that, I am a huge fan of the remote work-from-home life. I won’t go back to an in-person job unless I have absolutely no other options.

 

[awesomenessity]

@awesomenessity Can you maybe pick up some contract work for some of the major (or even a smaller) d-lab on the side to help with the ennui of working in a different field? It would also keep those diagnostic muscles flexed in case you return to teaching and case reading down the line. I know my lab has a posting for clin path contract work, but don’t know about availability for your type.

But aside from that, I am a huge fan of the remote work-from-home life. I won’t go back to an in-person job unless I have absolutely no other options.

I'm thinking about it! There's a smaller lab here that I think will be looking for part-time remote people soon, so maybe I'll look into that further. It would be nice to keep my diagnostic muscles in shape for sure! Even if I don't find something like that I think I will make an effort to keep up with the slide conferences and the online diagnostic rounds at my college just so I'm still looking at pink and purple from time to time.

I've been working from home while finishing up my thesis/when I studying for boards and I really love it too honestly. It's so nice to have the flexibility especially with all of my animals on my property haha

 

[battie]

ennui

As a side bar: thanks for reaching me a new word today!

 

[SkiOtter]

As a side bar: thanks for reaching me a new word today!

Fun fact! It’s one of the emotions that’s going to be in Inside Out 2 this summer!! Along with anxiety (and a couple others)

 

[awesomenessity]

Fun fact! It’s one of the emotions that’s going to be in Inside Out 2 this summer!! Along with anxiety (and a couple others)

Hahaha yes it pleases me that Disney is acknowledging my favourite/most common emotion