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Check out our blog posts written by past and present Animal Aspirations members.
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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...
animalaspirations
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Jun 17, 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...
animalaspirations
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,...
animalaspirations
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....
animalaspirations
Mar 18, 20244 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Feb 19, 20243 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...
animalaspirations
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...
animalaspirations
Dec 18, 20233 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Nov 20, 20233 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Oct 16, 20233 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Sep 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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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...
animalaspirations
Jul 24, 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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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...
animalaspirations
May 29, 20236 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...
animalaspirations
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...
animalaspirations
Oct 3, 20223 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Sep 5, 20223 min read
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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...
animalaspirations
Aug 8, 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...
animalaspirations
Jul 4, 20223 min read
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