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...
Blog Posts
Check out these blog posts written by students currently studying at the RVC. Here you will find inspiring stories, useful hints-and-tips and thought-provoking ideas.
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animalaspirations
- Aug 8
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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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animalaspirations
- Jun 6
- 3 min
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...
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animalaspirations
- May 9
- 3 min
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...
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animalaspirations
- Apr 4
- 3 min
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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animalaspirations
- Mar 9
- 2 min
The Effects Of Environmental Chemicals On Dogs And Humans
For some time now, it has been known that environmental pollutants have detrimental effects on animals and humans alike. Environmental...
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animalaspirations
- Feb 23
- 3 min
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...
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animalaspirations
- Feb 9
- 2 min
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...
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animalaspirations
- Jan 26
- 3 min
Making conversations at University
Talking to new people and making friends is a big part of your first few weeks in university, and for some, this can be quite scary. I am...
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Animal Aspirations
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Revision Tips for When Learning Gets Hard
What’s my biggest study tip? Stay organised. As a first-year student in the Graduate Accelerated year of BVetMed, this means two things:...
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animalaspirations
- Aug 31, 2021
- 4 min
ANIMAL WELFARE ACROSS CULTURAL LANDSCAPES
Animal welfare is at the heart of the UK veterinary profession. We learn it, we take an oath on it, we honour it in practice. According...
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animalaspirations
- Jul 9, 2021
- 3 min
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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animalaspirations
- Jun 4, 2021
- 5 min
Shreya Basu – Animal Care Assistant
Shreya is an Animal Care Assistant at Celia Hammond Animal Trust (CHAT) Canning Town. She cares for feral and stray cats (that are part...
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animalaspirations
- May 21, 2021
- 6 min
Busy Bees: Tiny Yet Mighty!
In celebration of World Bee Day on the 20th of May, we’ve collaborated with the Deputy President of the Royal Veterinary College’s (RVC)...
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animalaspirations
- May 7, 2021
- 3 min
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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animalaspirations
- Apr 16, 2021
- 3 min
How The ‘Pomodoro Technique’ Will Help You Stop Procrastinating
With the start of exam season coming up for a many of us, it can sometimes be daunting when starting to think about revision and the best...
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animalaspirations
- Apr 2, 2021
- 3 min
Island Girl: Aspiring Vet With No Pets
I have always had an interest in animals from a young age even though my parents were adamant that I was not allowed to have any pets....
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animalaspirations
- Mar 19, 2021
- 5 min
Bettina Asothan - Large Animal Vet
Bettina is a Devon based farm vet who loves working with large animals. Last year was her first year as a qualified vet and she (and her...
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animalaspirations
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
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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