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Check out our blog posts written by past and present Animal Aspirations members.
Here you will find inspiring stories, thought-provoking ideas, and useful hints-and-tips!
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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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Jul 15, 20243 min read
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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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May 20, 20243 min read
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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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Apr 22, 20243 min read
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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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Mar 18, 20244 min read
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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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Jan 22, 20243 min read
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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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Dec 18, 20233 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Jun 26, 20233 min read
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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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Nov 7, 20223 min read
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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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Oct 3, 20223 min read
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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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Jul 4, 20223 min read
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Vet Student On Placement: A Day At A Kennel And Cattery
A Typical Day 6:30am: My alarm goes off; I frantically get ready in my cabin for a 7:00am start 7:00am: Primary tasks to do this...
animalaspirations
Jun 6, 20223 min read
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Veterinary Nursing: Making a difference with your ‘nursing eye’
I hadn’t heard of a veterinary nurse before until I brought my own cat, Tiger, to the vets after he got into a fight with the...
animalaspirations
May 9, 20223 min read
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Tales From A Vet Student: Going Lambing
I hopped onto the back of the quad bike, bright and early at 6am, off to lamb my very first ewe (female sheep)! Mornings were always the...
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Apr 4, 20223 min read
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What else can you put in your CV? - Experience at the London Vet Show!
As Veterinary Medicine gains more popularity, the competitiveness for a spot in vet schools also increases, particularly for more intense...
animalaspirations
Feb 23, 20223 min read
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The power of belief and its effects in achieving your goals
From a young age, I have always wanted to be a vet. However, my journey to veterinary medicine has not been the most traditional one. I...
animalaspirations
Feb 9, 20222 min read
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Life on a Dairy Farm
A typical day 2:30am: My alarm goes off. 3:15am: I begin my drive to the dairy farm. I would say I am usually a morning person. Just not...
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Jul 9, 20213 min read
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Hard Work Pays Off
For as long as I can remember I have always wanted a career working with animals, but it was not until I had completed my GCSEs that my...
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May 7, 20213 min read
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Ignoring Self Doubt: How I Persevered & Reached My Goal
Growing up in NW London, whilst attending public schools all through to college, I was often discouraged from wanting to be a vet because...
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Mar 5, 20213 min read
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One Step at a Time: My Veterinary Journey So Far
It was actually human medicine that pushed me to take the first few steps of my veterinary journey. I truly loved my ‘human’ medical work...
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Dec 4, 20202 min read
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