The Dogmother Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 We might try to get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Do you speak lingo Lewis ? Slovak. I suspect bright trousers allow warning to animals that vet is in vicinity. My grans vet wore noisy wellies. The cats heard him before they saw him and had head start on getaway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 The trousers are university issued I can speak a little bit of Slovak, enough to order food, taxi's and of course talk to dogs We can often understand bits of a conversation but not be quick enough to reply. I have lots of Norwegian friends so am trying to learn that. I was at Countryfile Live last year and had a great week chatting chicken but I'm going to India for a month volunteering in a neuter clinic and with Mission Rabies so will have to miss it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I was at Countryfile Live last year and had a great week chatting chicken but I'm going to India for a month volunteering in a neuter clinic and with Mission Rabies so will have to miss it this year. Wow, you sure know how to live it up, Lewis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 Hello again! I just remembered about this post and thought I should give another update as I've just started my final term! We have to pass six State exams (oral exams with a panel of five examiners) to graduate and so far I have passed four of six. I have Pigs in March and Smalls (dogs and cats) in May then 'just' my Thesis defense before graduation Since the last update I've spent two months in India volunteering in a neuter clinic gaining lots of surgical experience, adopted Céline the dog who I'm driving back in June and started applying for jobs. I've just done another couple of weeks seeing practice with the PDSA, a charity practice who have taught me loads over the past four years. On my last day they bought me cakes and a card which was really sweet and I'd love to go back and work for them properly one day. I'm sure there's lots more that I've forgotten but I feel like I've grown up on here so just wanted to pop on an update 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I've found it fascinating following your vet school blog, Lewis! What are your plans after graduation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I feel like you've grown up too - I think you were about 14 when we first met! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Well done so far Lewis, make sure you tell us when you finally graduate, you've done so much already, your future progress will be even more amazing I am sure, and any veterinary practice will be lucky to have you 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 I’m looking forward to seeing where you end up and I don’t even know you! Think I might move to near wherever it is you practice so my girls will have a good chicken vet 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share Posted January 22, 2019 When I finished my first degree and a few years of lambing, chickens and farm work I thought I'd go into Mixed practice (Smalls and Farm) but then I fell in love with surgery and now want to work in a busy small animal practice within an hour of Birmingham. There's a recruitment and retention crisis going on with high stress, low wages and poor support so I'd like to get on a grad scheme where you start off with more structure and a clinical mentor. Not really interested in commercial poultry work even though the money is decent as it's all flock based, no surgery and you're not allowed to keep birds because of biosecurity but I'd like to specialise in backyard poultry/birds of prey/wildlife in the future. Here's a question for you all - I guess a blog detailing 12 years of my veterinary life so far is pretty unique so do you think it's worth mentioning on my cover letter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Yes, Lewis. And if you need additional references you can send people to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Don't forget to mention Dr Chicken! 2 left - soooo close now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/22/2019 at 8:40 PM, Lewis said: guess a blog detailing 12 years of my veterinary life so far is pretty unique so do you think it's worth mentioning on my cover letter? Yes. I think it shows what a long term goal it has been of yours and how dedicated you are. And that it really is more than just a job to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 1 minute ago, mullethunter said: Yes. I think it shows what a long term goal it has been of yours and how dedicated you are. And that it really is more than just a job to you. Agreed I know how hard you've worked - retakes, Aber Animal Meds.... it's been a massive 'journey' and shows tenacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 Absolutely mention your blog! I hope 'they' read it as your passion and dedication shines though and it's a great 'selling' tool - not that you'll need it! Wishing you well for the last push!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 And it’s a much more alive version of your cv! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Well done Lewis. I have followed your progress from afar over the years, but not your blog, yet! Wasn't it you who bought an orchard/walled garden many years ago? Whatever happened to that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 And your sheer determination to get to be a vet, by going down every avenue possible for that goal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 1 hour ago, redhotchick said: Wasn't it you who bought an orchard/walled garden many years ago? Whatever happened to that? Sadly not me - I wish! Could have been Martin, don't remember it being a walled garden though. I've spent the weekend finishing my CV and writing cover letters to apply for a few grad schemes. I decided to include the blog at the end, doubt recruiters will have time to flick through it but it may differentiate me from the crowd. Have been invited to an assessment day for one of the big corporates and am speaking to another on Wednesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Ooh good going. Just remember to enjoy it all. I'm sure you will anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Well done Lewis! My son was determined to be a vet until this year. Now he is torn between computing/coding and veterinary school. He has hypermobile fingers that dislocate so I think that put him off. I know which I’d rather he did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
