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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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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animalaspirations
- Oct 16
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 3 min
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
- 6 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 3 min
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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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