Back to OHS

The past two weeks were spent back at the Oregon Humane Society(OHS) in Portland. I loved it so much the first time that I decided to go back for more fun and for some preceptorship credit. I was able to work on my skills in surgery (spays and neuters), dentistry, and medicine. I really enjoyed my time there once again.  Everything I did there is very applicable to what I will be doing when I graduate (which is in less than 5 months!).

I had several patients while at OHS and learned something from each of them. The doctors and technicians were great. All were very willing to teach and help out. I enjoyed the company of the other students ( Carissa, Nina, & Kat) and Dr. Funes a medicine intern. I thought it was a great group and we had a lot of fun. The drive to Voo Doo donuts was an adventure that I will never forget! I meant to get a group picture but it didn't happen. ):










I got to have a dog for a night on Friday. Lavinia, my patient for the entire two weeks at OHS has a radius ulna fracture that isn't healing properly and thus requires surgical intervention that can be provided at the OSU vet school. I brought her along, somewhat reluctantly to stay the night with me and then be dropped off at the school the following morning. I say reluctantly because she is a little dog that likes to bark and is not quite potty trained. However, having her with me for one night turned out to be really enjoyable. She did bark a little bit but she had no accidents and it was neat to see her away from the kennel environment. She was so playful and loved to snuggle up next to me while I watched TV. It made me miss having my dog Scout here with me and was a nice reminder of what is waiting for me after graduation.

Lavinia

On a different note. I passed the NAVLE!! Yay! I am one step closer to becoming a DVM. Now all that stands in my way are a few more rotations, my Senior paper and presentation, and graduation. I also will begin searching for a job back in Utah somewhere. 

Scrubbing in for surgery on the last day = 5 cat spays, 1 rabbit neuter, 1 dog spay

 (photo courtesy Carissa Jones)

This week I start my first large animal rotation which will last for 4 weeks. I will be hanging up my white coat for a while and putting on my green coveralls to work with horses, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, etc. I'm a bit nervous because large animals are not my forte but I'm sure I will learn a lot.

A friend in the student lounge.