Hey Everyone, I know its been a while and I'm sorry for that. It really left me feeling spent, posting all of the rejections and not having any good news to share. I started this page because I wanted to share my journey as authentically as possible, but this cycle it felt too much like [...]
The thing about ‘imposter syndrome…’
is that you do not have to be a veterinarian or even in vet school to experience it. This season of my life is all about the unknown, and a lot of decisions have to be placed on hold until I hear from NC State about their decision on my admission this fall. The uncertainty [...]
The thing about preventative care…
Is that it’s so important in regulating the health of your furry bestie! Keeping your pets up to date on their vaccinations is a crucial step that we as owners can take to safeguarding against disease. Today, we vaccinated and microchipped 85+ animals in our community! This is the second drive-thru clinic we have done [...]
The thing about class IV floodwater …
is that you never jump in 😉 Hey y'all, and welcome back to Making Dogtor Jo. I took a 3-day intensive training course on floodwater and slackwater rescue back in July and promised a full recap! The course was through ASAR (Animal Search and Rescue-- the animal 'Fema' equivalent). It was awesome. We were up [...]
The thing about losing confidence…
is that sometimes, all it takes is one person to surprise you with an unprompted pep talk to kick your ass into gear. At work today, I had a co-worker come up to me randomly. She was involved in a conversation we were having with a vet that we work with. It was about my [...]
The thing about starting a blog…
is that not everyone knows your story. Really, that's why many start a blog in the first place, isn't it? So let me tell you about the story so far... I've always loved animals. Always. That has never been a question. When I was little, I wanted a pony just like every other little girl, [...]
The thing about taking online classes…
is that you truly need to be on top of your shit. Pardon my french, but honestly people, online learning is a commitment all on its own. Trying to get Into Vet School as an Adult Student It's a bit disorienting. I graduated high school in 2010 and instead of going to one of the [...]
The thing about being an emergency responder…
... is that you never know when an emergency will strike. The call came at 6:51 in the morning. I hadn't quite got out of bed yet, but I threw the quilt over my body and shot up from the bed. I knew that I didn't have time to wase -- 41 cattle in an [...]
The thing about taking a turn too fast…
while driving a gigantic semi and hauling 81 pigs is that YOU WILL MOST LIKELY FLIP THE TRAILER. Like this one guy did back in March... *Warning-- this post contains content that may be upsetting to viewers. The photos I will be sharing are from the scene of an overturned pig trailer, an accident that [...]
The thing about receiving disheartening news…
is that it can make or break you. Hey everyone-- It's been a while but ultimately not much has happened. I've been in school, I've been working, and I've been knee deep in animal work-- despite COVID-19 throwing a hammer into my other plans. It's been a rough few months but I passed Orgo and [...]
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