Lewis 211 Posted June 6, 2019 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. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scary Mary 2 Posted June 6, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackrocksrock 40 Posted June 6, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cat tails 919 Posted June 6, 2019 You are so awesome!!! Well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daphne 161 Posted June 6, 2019 Lewis - fabulous news! I fully expect a lot of people you have never met are toasting your future this evening! 😀 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ursula123 87 Posted June 6, 2019 Well done Lewis as Daphne says fabulous news and will raise a congratulatory glass to you later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patricia W 332 Posted June 6, 2019 That is fantastic news! You really deserve it after all your hard work. You will keep talking to us, won’t you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Dogmother 581 Posted June 6, 2019 That's brilliant news Lewis, well done! You look so grown up now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luvachicken 509 Posted June 6, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patsylabrador 332 Posted June 7, 2019 Congratulations 🎊 That's fantastic and happy news. 🦇🦔🐭 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alis girls 78 Posted June 7, 2019 Well done. We could fo with you in NW London. Shortage of chuck vets. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyRoo 181 Posted June 7, 2019 YAY! Well done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mullethunter 594 Posted June 7, 2019 That’s fantastic news Lewis congratulations!!!!!! All your hard work has paid off - here’s to the future 🥂🍻 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian 32 Posted June 7, 2019 Congratulations Lewis!! That’s brilliant!! 😀😀 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soapdragon 583 Posted June 7, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Purplemaniacs 11 Posted June 7, 2019 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoid 34 Posted June 8, 2019 Quick question, do you get to use Dr as your title now ( instead of Mr)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 211 Posted June 10, 2019 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. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie 392 Posted June 11, 2019 A proper Dr Chicken now. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jules. 1 Posted June 20, 2019 Yay! Well done 👍🏻 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willow 13 Posted June 26, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WitchHazel 2 Posted June 26, 2019 Oh that's such fantastic news Lewis! And how lucky for the chicken keepers who live near your new practice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewis 211 Posted June 27, 2019 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. 1 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Valkyrie 392 Posted June 27, 2019 Wonderful that your nan was there too. Super. All your chicken crazy aunties are proud of you too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites