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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Blog Posts
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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animalaspirations
- Dec 4, 2020
- 2 min
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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animalaspirations
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
From Backyard 'Zoo' to BVetMed
My name is Stephanie-Rae Flicker and I am a final year Veterinary Medicine student at the Royal Veterinary College.
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animalaspirations
- Sep 4, 2020
- 3 min
The Power of Belief
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.
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