Pathchickee Pearls

11/14/2024

This is what you get when you get me.....
I think it was an amazing opportunity to demonstrate s***m granuloma in action. Ha

11/07/2024

10/23/2024

Future Veterinarians!

I NOW offer the following mentorship/consulting services for:

**** vet school interview prep!

ANYONE: interested in vet med, Animal science, Forensics, ANY animal related program (zoo,wildlife, domestic). I can help you.

Pre-Med/Vet Students: Vet school / med school university applications, personal statements, mentorship, etc.

Vet Students: Personal coaching, mentorship, support during vet school, NAVLE, ECFVG, PAVE, VEA exam preparations, academic and professional development, career planning, residencies, internships, externships, international opportunities , etc

This all can be customized to your own interests.

Me:
Over 15 plus years experience and teaching at the professional level at a Veterinary school.

Teaching experience includes both accredited and non-accredited Veterinary universities and schools. Yes, it matters. Find out why.....

I have been on the admissions board as well as the interview committee In reviewing applications for veterinary school. I have reviewed hundreds af applicants.

I have reviewed countless essays, personal statements, resumes and CV's, cover letters for externships or internships. I have written letters of recommendation for numerous students and applicants.

I have over 20 years of experience in prepping students for taking the NAVLE, ECFVG, PAVE and VEA. I have even taken the PAVE and VEA exams as a professor (for fun?!?).

I have worked internationally as a Veterinary pathologist and professor for the last 13 years.

I attended / graduated from the first Veterinary school that encompassed problem based learning, case based learning and the distributive model in their curriculum.
The distributive model is now a curriculum buzzword, and navigating through it takes patience. Knowing about the distributive model is NOT the same as experiencing it first hand.

I have won many awards in teaching.
I have a DVM (accredited uni, yes it matters)
Passed the NAVLE in Vet school
I completed a 3 yr residency program in pathology
I worked internationally with foreign governments and organizations regarding animal health and pathology. This involved the department of environment, Department of Agriculture, and the university.
I have presented at many conferences. I have been published.
I have experience with:
Domestic animals cows, horses, dogs, cats, alpacas, bison,goats, sheep, etc
Wildlife
Green iguanas, rock iguanas, blue iguanas (endangered)
Marine birds: pelicans, cormorants, gulls, frigate birds, a blue footed b***y!
Many many birds: chickens.... a lot, raptors to owls, etc
Marine life: sharks, dolphins, sea lions and seals, a whale!, green sea turtles, sting rays!
Snakes, turtles, lizards, etc
Forensic cases / legal cases
Mountain lions, lions, tigers
Token: polar bear oh my!
And probably about ton more I can't remember.

If you're worried about that one person that is really tough on reviewing applications I am your person. Which is why you want me to look at your applications and give you an honest response on how to improve them. Many of them can be improved greatly with minor adjustments. I know what schools are looking for. I know what questions they ask, I know what kind of student they're looking for. I also have taught hundreds of vet students!
Email me [email protected]

10/09/2024

Spread the word please!

I NOW offer the following mentorship/consulting services for:

ANYONE: interested in vet med, Animal science, Forensics, ANY animal related program (zoo,wildlife, domestic). I can help you.

Pre-Med/Vet Students: Vet school / med school university applications, personal statements, mentorship, etc.

Vet Students: Personal coaching, mentorship, support during vet school, NAVLE, ECFVG, PAVE, VEA exam preparations, academic and professional development, career planning, residencies, internships, externships, international opportunities , etc

This all can be customized to their own interests.
PM me for info. First 10 people to sign up will get a markedly discounted rate.

Me:
Over 15 plus years experience and teaching at the professional level at a Veterinary school.

Teaching experience includes both accredited and non-accredited Veterinary universities and schools. Yes, it matters. Find out why.....

I have been on the admissions board as well as the interview committee In reviewing applications for veterinary school. I have reviewed hundreds af applicants.

I have reviewed countless essays, personal statements, resumes and CV's, cover letters for externships or internships. I have written letters of recommendation for numerous students and applicants.

I have over 20 years of experience in prepping students for taking the NAVLE, ECFVG, PAVE and VEA. I have even taken the PAVE and VEA exams as a professor (for fun?!?).

I have worked internationally as a Veterinary pathologist and professor for the last 13 years.

I attended / graduated from the first Veterinary school that encompassed problem based learning, case based learning and the distributive model in their curriculum.
The distributive model is now a curriculum buzzword, and navigating through it takes patience. Knowing about the distributive model is NOT the same as experiencing it first hand.

I have won many awards in teaching.
I have a DVM (accredited uni, yes it matters)
Passed the NAVLE in Vet school
I completed a 3 yr residency program in pathology
I worked internationally with foreign governments and organizations regarding animal health and pathology. This involved the department of environment, Department of Agriculture, and the university.
I have presented at many conferences. I have been published.
I have experience with:
Domestic animals cows, horses, dog, cat, alpaca, bison,goat, sheep, etc
Wildlife
Green iguana, rock iguana, blue iguana (endangered)
Marine birds: pelicans, cormorant, gull, frigate birds, a blue footed b***y!
Many many birds: chickens.... a lot, raptors to owls, etc
Marine life: sharks, dolphin, sea lions and seals, a whale!, green sea turtles, sting rays!
Snakes, turtles, lizards, etc
Forensic cases / legal cases
Mountain lions, lions, tigers
Token: polar bear oh my!
And probably about ton more I can't remember.

If you're worried about that one person that is really tough on reviewing applications I am your person. Which is why you want me to look at your applications and give you an honest response on how to improve them. Many of them can be improved greatly with minor adjustments. I know what schools are looking for. I know what questions they ask, I know what kind of student they're looking for.

06/24/2024

Guess who got invited back for next year's FETCH 360 conference! What do you want me to talk about?

LMU-CVM’s Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathology Dr. Veronica King joined Dr. Adam Christman, Chief Veterinary Officer for DVM360, on Instagram Live to talk about veterinary pathology and build growing interest in the upcoming Fetch DVM360 Virtual Conference. Drs. King and Christman met through the veterinary mentoring group Pawsibilities Vet Med, whose goal is to improve the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups into the veterinary profession.
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After meeting Dr. King through Pawsibilities, Dr. Christman quickly invited her to become part of the Fetch Faculty and speak at the upcoming Fetch DVM360 Virtual Conference on February 25-27th. She has four presentations titled “Describing the Lesion Part 1 (and 2): A student, technician and clinician’s introduction to gross pathologic lesions and interpretations,” “How to satisfy a pathologist every time! Tips for proper laboratory submissions” and “Laboratory submissions: the good, the bad and the awful.”
During the Instagram Live video on Friday, comments of gratitude and appreciation came flooding in for Dr. King from students and colleagues, below are just a few:
“Dr. King is so genuine!”
“Dr. King preps you for the NAVLE better than anyone I know!”
“Dr. King has taught me so much; I use pathology in all of my classes!”
“She made me LOVE necropsies!”
“Dr. King has truly helped me through my pathology rotation- so much!”
“Dr. King is amazing and always there to help!”
“Dr. King is truly loved by her veterinary students! What an absolute treasure to see the collaborative love within our profession!” said Dr. Adam Christman on the DVM360mag Instagram account.
While seeing the comments, Dr. King said she is forever appreciative of her students support. “I am hoping to expand my skills into the virtual world where I can do short teaching segments on basic pathology concepts,” said Dr. King. “I would like to appeal to everyone: undergraduate students, vet students, veterinarians and whoever else has an interest in learning about veterinary pathology. I’m looking forward to where this takes me, but for now I am so excited for the opportunity!” Dr. Veronica King brings so much joy to our program, we are thankful to have her here at LMU-CVM.
Connect with Dr. King on Facebook and Instagram
You can watch the Instagram Live session here: https://bit.ly/3iWbL8Q
Learn more about the Fetch DVM360 Virtual Conference here: https://event.dvm360.com/event/3f491a30-30ed-4176-a6aa-d2609e560d5c/summary