The Nitty, Gritty of Working with Rhinos
My first time working with rhinos was in 2019. I had the opportunity to aid in horn devaluation with the Rhino Rescue Project. I was...
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Check out our blog posts written by past and present Animal Aspirations members.
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Jun 173 min read
It’s okay to not know what you want to do!
I’m about to take you on my journey up to and through vet school, and let me tell you, it has indeed been a journey of ups and downs. I’m...
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animalaspirations
May 203 min read
Personal Story
Past The story of my ambition to pursue veterinary medicine stemmed from a combination of my interest in medicine and animals, a choice I...
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animalaspirations
Apr 223 min read
First Time Lambing
The actual lambing process When I first arrived on the farm, I was aware of the signs to look out for when lambing- stargazing, nesting,...
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animalaspirations
Mar 184 min read
Vet Student On Placement: A Day of Lambing
A Typical Day 5:30am: My alarm goes off; it’s time to get ready, have breakfast and make the 30-minute walk to the farm for a 7am start....
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animalaspirations
Feb 193 min read
My experience with imposter syndrome
What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is ‘the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been...
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animalaspirations
Jan 223 min read
A day in the life of an exotics practice
It was a rare moment between consults where I could sit down and catch my breath. Whew! It was a busy day already, full of vaccine...
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animalaspirations
Dec 18, 20233 min read
Vet Student on Clinical Placement: Surgery 101
This a typical day at one of the small animal vet practices I regularly attend clinical placement (EMS) at. I love returning to this...
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animalaspirations
Nov 20, 20233 min read
Unleashing Your Inner Animal Advocate: Non-Clinical Jobs That Still Make a Paws-itive Impact –Part 1
Being a vet or veterinary nurse is a highly rewarding career that requires several years of study. Contrary to popular belief, working in...
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animalaspirations
Oct 16, 20233 min read
How can we make Animal Welfare more inclusive to BAME?
Animal Welfare is often branded as a “white problem”. It is no secret that the ability of someone to be outraged by something is...
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animalaspirations
Sep 18, 20233 min read
Let’s talk: Avian influenza – a dangerous threat to our feathered friends
In this blog series, we'll discuss important hot topics in the veterinary field. It's important to be aware of the current veterinary...
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animalaspirations
Aug 21, 20233 min read
First time on an Alpaca Farm!
Closely related to the llama, alpacas are camelids originating from South America. Alpacas are bred for their fleece and can be guardian...
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animalaspirations
Jul 24, 20233 min read
Concerns of diverse work experience placements
Growing up in London I struggled with finding different placements that included a range of animals. I felt very limited to small animals...
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animalaspirations
Jun 26, 20233 min read
My personal journey to the RVC
Truthfully, as a young child I was wary around animals. I wasn’t one to go in for cuddles, instead I would keep my distance. But as I...
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animalaspirations
May 29, 20236 min read
Exam study tips: preparing for final exams starts at the first lesson
If you too dread the prospect of having to revise school material; prepare well for it in advance. Although revision is a stressful and...
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animalaspirations
Nov 7, 20223 min read
The Range of Veterinary Medicine: Anecdotes from a Veterinary Student
Working with a wide variety of veterinarians, I have had the opportunity to explore various avenues in the veterinary field. In a small...
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animalaspirations
Oct 3, 20223 min read
What I Learned About Zoos From My Placements
Ever been interested in all the weird and wonderful creatures? From hoof stock to big cats to scaly reptilians and feathery birds...
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animalaspirations
Sep 5, 20223 min read
Applying to University through COVID
‘Covid uncertainty’ is a term that we have all (regrettably) become used to hearing on the news and in our daily lives. When the pandemic...
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animalaspirations
Aug 8, 20223 min read
Never Give Up, You Can Do Whatever You Set Your Mind To
It has been a rollercoaster ride for me to get into RVC to study Veterinary Medicine. Let me show you, through my journey, how you can...
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animalaspirations
Jul 4, 20223 min read
My Passion for Elephants
I have been interested in working with animals from a young age, especially elephants. I remember visiting India at the age of 12 and...
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