Post on 22-Feb-2016
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Veterinary Mentorship
Maggie Walker
My Mentor
• Dr. Susan Oltman• VeterinarianTridelphia Veterinary Clinic3900 Ten Oaks RoadGlenelg, MD 21737
What I Learned• Why laser surgery is used• What a snap test is and how
it works• How to perform a simple
check-up• What a cat and dog uterus
looks like (uterine horn) • How declawing works• What an IV catheter is• Dental work• Bandaging
Most Valuable Insight
Most of the staff in the clinic had different majors before they decided to work with animals.
Unexpected Information
• Don’t have to take Anatomy and Physiology
• Vet school is very standard. The professors pick your classes and there is a passing grade
• First viewing of gore (WARNING: Picture on right is graphic. Not for the squeamish)
Do I Still Want to Become a Vet?
• Yes!• This is something that I’m interested in• Not afraid of blood and gore• Still love animals
Other Members of the Tridelphia Veterinary Clinic