OVC
Schmoozing with folks at the Oregon Veterinary Conference... what a delight! It was great to see friends CM and CS (not the one I normally write about) from previous graduating classes. I spoke at length with a veterinarian from Bend -- she raises Boer-cross goats, her husband has mules (some are Tennessee walking horse crosses -- would that make them gaited?), and she has a theory about prevention of laminitis in horses. Feed them bluegrass.
I spoke with another vet from Grants Pass who lives a James Herriot-like existence (as she said). She shared her excitement about the profession and gave me insight on being a female farm animal vet.
To top it off...
Before I went to the conference, I was messing around in the trunk of my car and this fellow asked where he should park. I explained the situation, and recognized him as a vet I shadowed a couple times back in 2001. There was no sign that he recognized me.
Later I was meandering through the exhibit hall and came upon him again. I asked him if he found the parking place. He said "yeah" and "haven't I met you before, you went to George Fox...?"
Of course it was true, and we talked a bit and he found out that I might want to practice in the Newberg area. Thereupon, he essentially offered for me to buy his clinic when I graduate. He told me to work a year or two then come talk to him. He thought I could build up the large animal side of the practice if I wanted to. He was definitely serious! Interesting.
Tomorrow is Saturday... but my bedroom will be vacant long before my usual Saturday rising time. I'm going to the Food Animal Practitioner's Breakfast (might be the only student there, but I was talking to Dr. Estill and this guy came up to talk to him and one of them invited me. So hey, why not? It'll be fun.) And then comes the moderating session and more connecting with people...
I spoke with another vet from Grants Pass who lives a James Herriot-like existence (as she said). She shared her excitement about the profession and gave me insight on being a female farm animal vet.
To top it off...
Before I went to the conference, I was messing around in the trunk of my car and this fellow asked where he should park. I explained the situation, and recognized him as a vet I shadowed a couple times back in 2001. There was no sign that he recognized me.
Later I was meandering through the exhibit hall and came upon him again. I asked him if he found the parking place. He said "yeah" and "haven't I met you before, you went to George Fox...?"
Of course it was true, and we talked a bit and he found out that I might want to practice in the Newberg area. Thereupon, he essentially offered for me to buy his clinic when I graduate. He told me to work a year or two then come talk to him. He thought I could build up the large animal side of the practice if I wanted to. He was definitely serious! Interesting.
Tomorrow is Saturday... but my bedroom will be vacant long before my usual Saturday rising time. I'm going to the Food Animal Practitioner's Breakfast (might be the only student there, but I was talking to Dr. Estill and this guy came up to talk to him and one of them invited me. So hey, why not? It'll be fun.) And then comes the moderating session and more connecting with people...
posted by Claire at 17:26
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Hi from Guaymas, Claire!
Mark
Mark and James - have a good time in Mexico.
Awww, Carrie, but it wouldn't be as interesting. :) Australia is sounding increasingly interesting. I have some relatives and a couple new friends there -- but I'd probably get in a wreck by driving accidentally on the right (and therefore wrong) side of the road. The main problem with going overseas is that I'd miss my family and friends... so maybe you all should come with me. He he.
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