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[Lewis 212]

I did it 
I passed all my exams and last Friday successfully defended my Thesis so I've signed the book of graduates and I'm going to be a vet!

Diseases of Small Animals (cats and dogs) was my last rotation block and State exam (oral exam with a panel of 5) which is the hardest of all six so I was a bit worried about having to resit and messing up my summer plans but we all passed and did well!

We had our graduation ball on Sunday which was really nice 

I flew home yesterday as I have a few family bits and working next week then I'm driving back to Slovakia next weekend, having a roadtrip across Europe to collect my dog, taking them to the beach with a few friends, graduation and then drive home.

I had a few interviews in April, of the 5 interviews I got 6 offers because a charity hospital I've been going to for years recommended me for a job! I chose a Small Animal hospital really close to home, they're a really sociable team, 10 vets with lots of certificates and experience, laparascopy (key-hole) surgery and other 'toys' so I should learn lots.

[Scary Mary 2]

Many Many congratulations - you stuck at it and got there.

Good for you,  you will be the most fantastic vet and I wish you all the very best for your new Job.

Well done Lewis - lovely pictures too.

[Blackrocksrock 40]

Very well done on the graduation and also the job - nice to be near to home to start with = have lots of fun!   All the best.

[Cat tails 927]

You are so awesome!!! Well done! 

[Daphne 161]

Lewis - fabulous news!  I fully expect a lot of people you have never met are toasting your future this evening!  😀

[Ursula123 92]

Well done Lewis as Daphne says fabulous news and will raise a congratulatory glass to you later

[Patricia W 336]

That is fantastic news!  You really deserve it after all your hard work.  You will keep talking to us, won’t you? 

[The Dogmother 581]

That's brilliant news Lewis, well done!

You look so grown up now  

[Luvachicken 512]

Absolutely fantastic news !!!

The best news I've heard in a while.

You will make such a fabulous vet and I can't wait for you to open your own surgery so we can all bring our chickens to you.

      

[patsylabrador 332]

Congratulations 🎊 That's fantastic and happy news. 🦇🦔🐭

[Geoid 34]

Well Done! 

 

[Alis girls 78]

Well done. We could fo with you in NW London. Shortage of chuck  vets. 

[AndyRoo 184]

YAY! Well done.

[mullethunter 597]

That’s fantastic news Lewis congratulations!!!!!! All your hard work has paid off - here’s to the future 🥂🍻

[Christian 32]

Congratulations Lewis!! That’s brilliant!! 😀😀

[soapdragon 587]

Well done you!  Seems only 5 mins ago you were posting about setting off to start your studies and here you are all qualified! So pleased that you have found a lovely practice to join too....will you be keeping up your blog? I drop in from time to time via the linky thing on the forum threads.

[Purplemaniacs 11]

I’ve not been on for a while.  So thrilled for you. Many congratulations. 

I feel like I know you even though we’ve never met. I have to agree with DM you look so grown up. 

Well done. A great achievement. 

xx

[Geoid 34]

Quick question, do you get to use Dr as your title now ( instead of Mr)?

[Lewis 212]

Thanks everyone, I feel like I know lots of you and I've grown up on here even though we've never met ...though I have met quite a few of you!

I do get to use Dr, my degree is DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine but even those who graduate with a BVSc in the UK are able to use the title

Haven't really thought about it but I'll probably keep the blog if anything interesting or exciting happens.

[Valkyrie 392]

A proper Dr Chicken now.  

[Jules. 1]

Yay! Well done 👍🏻 

[Willow 13]

So pleased Lewis. It has been a real pleasure to follow your progress from that 16 year old interested in chickens, thank-you for sharing it with us. 

[WitchHazel 2]

Oh that's such fantastic news Lewis!

And how lucky for the chicken keepers who live near your new practice!

[Lewis 212]

Thanks for all the comments guys

We had our graduation ceremony yesterday, it was 32°C and far too hot to be wearing a suit but my family inc my Nan came out to see me and had a great time.

[Valkyrie 392]

Wonderful that your nan was there too.  Super.  All your chicken crazy aunties are proud of you too!