The University of California’s Davis School of Veterinary Medicine has this month had a rather different graduate than usual—Dr Teddy the thoroughbred. The 19-year-old now-doctor received his honorary degree for being a ‘Master Equine Educator’ to UC’s veterinary students. Dr […]
Education
Someone to watch over me
Finding your feet after school can be a rocky road, but with a little help from experienced vets, new graduates are getting to grips more quickly, explains Samantha Trenoweth. Most vets can remember their first time. There was that moment, […]
Simulator animals take their place in the herd
Many vet schools are increasingly relying on animal simulators to train students. While this reduces the number of animals required for practice, questions have been asked as to whether animal simulators appropriately prepare students for real-life situations. Researchers at […]
