You're going to do WHAT?!

We had so many witty submissions for this photo (submitted by Juliann Jakeman, Kanssas State University), but Lauren Bynum's (Texas A&M University) took the cake!

'You're gonna do what to my testicles?!'

Experience: World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association CertAqV Program

Category: Experiences

By: Elizabeth St. Germaine, Western University of Health Sciences

My name is Elizabeth St. Germaine, and I am a 4^th year veterinary student at Western University of Health Sciences. I recently applied to the World Aquatic Veterinary Medical Association Certified Aquatic Veterinarian (CertAqV) Credentialing Program.  The program seeks to identify veterinarians that have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to practice aquatic veterinary medicine. Educational opportunities outside of the classroom are crucial for success in the aquatic veterinary medicine field and I have participated in several throughout veterinary school.

In applying for certification, I’ve demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience (KSE) in 9 categories: 1) aquatic environment and life support systems, 2) taxonomy, anatomy, and physiology, 3) husbandry and industries, 4) pathobiology and epidemiology of aquatic animal diseases, 5) diagnostics and treatment of aquatic animal diseases, 6) clinical veterinary experience and client communications, 7) public health, zoonotic and seafood safety, 8) legislation, regulations and policies, and 9) principles of aquatic animal welfare. I have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience by participating in AQUAVET® I and III, volunteering at the Aquarium of the Pacific, and attending fourth year externships at aquariums (Georgia, Mystic, and Shedd).

As a CertAqV I will serve as a mentor to students that are eager to gain certification through the program. I am looking forward to the opportunity to mentor, continue my education, and advocate for the field of aquatic veterinary medicine. Please feel free to reach out to me via email (ElizabethSt.GermaineDVM@gmail.com) if you have any questions about the program, are searching for a mentor, or about any of my aquatic experiences.

Elizabeth St. Germaine

Western University of Health Science

College of Veterinary Medicine, Class of 2021

VIN Topic Rounds

Are you missing out on clinical rotations because of COVID-19? The VIN Student Team has you covered with Tuesday Topic Rounds.  During the month of July, join Lauren Eichstadt Forsythe, PharmD, DICVP, FSVHP for 30 minute, case-based sessions every Tuesday at 12pm ET. Everyone and all levels of experience are welcome. There will be time for Q&A and discussion following. The next session is  Veterinarians and Pharmacists Can Work Together: How to Make That a Reality on July 13, 2021 at 12 ET.

In this rounds:

• Identify causes of conflicts between vets and pharmacists.
• Identify potential sources of errors.
• List things vets can do to help prevent conflicts and errors.

TO JOIN THE SESSION, LOG INTO THE VIN STUDENT CENTER AND CLICK THE GREEN BUTTON IN THE TOP RIGHT

The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) is here to help you as a vet student – especially during this worldwide pandemic. Membership is always free as a student!

Swimming into the Weekend

We had to do a double take - thought these were photographs!  Thank you to Lauren Bynum of Texas A&M University for sending these beautiful pieces our way!  We'd love to see paintings like these in your clinic someday!

Posing Pooches

Who could resist a face like this?!  Zoe Daniels' (Cornell University) pups are as cute as they come!  Think your furry friends are 12/10 cute? (P.S. they all are!). Submit your photos to our Cutest Pet category for a chance to be featured HERE!