Dogtora Zue Webster - Veterinaria

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Dogtora Zue Webster - Veterinaria

Relief Veterinarian, Puerto Rican, Natural Hair, Travel fanatic, LGBTQ ally. *DISCLAIMER* I WON'T GIVE OUT CONSULTS, DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT ETC.

It is irresponsible and illegal for me to do so for an animal that I haven't seen! If you are worried about your animal's health TAKE THEM TO A LICENSED VETERINARIAN* That being said...
Life is pretty awesome, and although I am a vet, there are other things in my life I am passionate about too! So besides vet med, you will also see info here about my Puerto Rico, natural hair, travelling adventure

s, vet school, etc. Before each post I will put what it is about! My purpose is NOT to change people's mind, or criticize those who have different opinions. My purpose is to share what I have learned and my opinions. If you happen to read something I wrote and it helps you, or makes you a better, more accepting human being, that is just an amazing plus! Live, Love, Laugh- Zue

*AVISO* NO VOY A DAR CONSULTAS, DIAGNÓSTICOS O TRATAMIENTOS. Es irresponsable de mi parte hacerlo si no he visto el animal. Si te preocupa la salud de tu mascota, llévala a un VETERINARIO LICENCIADO. Ahora que ya dije eso...
La vida es una y este mundo es demasiado bello como para enfocarse en una sola cosa. Aunque compartiré información de salud animal, también voy a compartir info de otras áreas que me interesan. Es mi página así que hago lo que quiera jaja. Otros temas que verán serán:
Puerto Rico, Viajar, Escuela de Veterinaria, Pelo rizo etc. Antes de cada post voy a escribir de que se trata. Mi propósito NO es que la gente piense como yo, ni criticar; mi propósito es compartir lo que he aprendido y lo que opino. Si leer lo que comparto te ayuda, o te hace ser mejor persona en alguna forma, mejor todavía! Vive, Ama, Ríe- Zue

11/12/2024

¡Palabra de la semana!
In Spanish, gallbladder and bladder cause some confusion, so here's a nice drawing!
Bonus points! What are the names of the 2 other organs seen here? In English y Español. Los leo👀 What other words/ phrases do you wanna learn?
And follow me at .webster for more info de vet med in English y Español 🖖🏾

10/31/2024

English below 👇🏾
En otro soleado día en el estado de Arizona, hoy en mi día favorito del año🎃salí a votar.
Podría ponerme a escribir las mil y una razones de porque voté como lo hice, pero en vez de eso solo diré que voté por lo que mi conciencia entiende que es correcto.
✅️Voté porque si no hubiese sido por la educación pública no estuviese aquí.
✅️Voté porque amor es amor🏳️‍🌈
✅️Voté porque las decisiones del cuerpo de todos (personas embarazadas incluidas) no son problema del gobierno.
🇵🇷Y voté porque en mi Isla Del Encanto viven 3.5 millones de ciudadanos americanos de 2nda clase que no pueden votar.
Y tú... ya votaste?

And on another sunny day in the (swing) state of Arizona, today on my favorite day of the year🎃 I went out to vote.
I could go on the many reasons for why I voted the way I did, but instead, I'll say that I voted for what my conscience says is right.
✅️I voted for public education, which is the reason I'm at where I'm at.
✅️I voted because love is love 🏳️‍🌈
✅️I voted because everyone decisions over their bodies (including pregnant bodies) are theirs and not the government.
🇵🇷And I voted bc in my Island of Enchantment, there are 3.5 million 2nd class US citizens that can not vote.
So... did you voté already?

10/31/2024

Client/owner: Hi Dr. My pet has not been eating or drinking for the past week. Also, is not wanting to walk. Oh, and I don't wanna do any diagnostics; just tell me what's wrong.
Me: Let me look into my crystal ball. 👀🔮
of a last-minute costume a few years ago.

10/09/2024

English below 👇🏾
Ayer estuve en la escuela de Veterinaria de la Universidad de Arizona por invitación de los clubes de estudiantes LatinX, Medicina de albergue y Medicina en las calles hablando sobre mi experiencia como una veterinaria Latina en albergues, esterilizaciones masivas y brindando atención a comunidades necesitadas.
También practicamos español médico ¡y déjame decirte que estos estudiantes se botaron haciendo oraciones completas y todo en español!
Creo que es obvio por mi cara que estaba super emocionada de hablar de estos temas.
Solo el 5% de los veterinarios en EU son LatinX.
Hay sobre 63 millones de LatinX en EU.
Muchísimos de estos tienen mascotas.
Así que haré todo lo que pueda para ayudar a mi gente, a sus mascotas y enseñar todo lo que pueda a otros para que hagan lo mismo❤️🇵🇷
Yesterday I was invited by the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine LatinX, Shelter Med and Street Medicine Clubs to talk about my experience as a Latina Veterinarian in shelter, HQHV settings and providing care to underserved communities. We also practice medical Spanish, and let me tell you! These students were so good; they were making full sentences in Spanish!
If you can't tell by my face, I was very excited to talk about these topics!
Only 5% of all US Veterinarians are Latinx.
There are 63 million Latinx people in the US.
Many of them own pets.
So I'll do everything I can to provide care to mi gente, their pets, and teach as much as I can to others so they can do the same❤️🇵🇷
¡Gracias por la invitación! ¡Que se repita!
.smc

09/09/2024

Español abajo👇🏾
People think being bilingual is this graceful ability.
Well... Back when I was studying, the above is how I described a process in Clin Path. Bonus points to whoever can guess WTF I'm talking about here🤣
La gente cree que ser bilingüe es esta habilidad maravillosa.
Bueno... cuando estaba estudiando, lo que escribí arriba fue como describí un proceso en patología clínica.
Puntos de bono a quien adivine de que Ca🤓 estaba hablando aquí 😆

08/20/2024

Today is National Latina Day! A day to recognize all the badass Latinas - those we know and those who have paved the way for us to be here.
Here's to more women who look and sound like me making money, getting those jobs and degrees, and taking the space we have EARNED!
Oftentimes, we are doing so in 2 languages and with an accent!! Being bilingual is one of the things I'm most proud of!
Siempre, donde sea que esté, hablaré este idioma que fue con el que mi madre me crió! Y al que no le guste 🤷🏾‍♀️

08/12/2024

English below 👇🏾
Como empezamos vs como nos va ahora.
Estas últimas semanas han sido de las más intensas que he tenido en cirugía. Entre la cantidad y la complejidad de casos ha sido bien retante... y hasta frustrante🤦🏾‍♀️. He tenido que leer libros y websites, preguntar y pedir 2das opiniones y entrenar a otros🙌🏾.
Pero luego me acuerdo que para llegar a esto me tomó más de 10 años y pue'... se siento algo (muchísimo jaja) agradecimiento. Esto es un recordatorio de que si se fu**in puede! Es difícil y cuesta tiempo y trabajo... pero Acuérdate de donde empezaste y dónde ya estás❤️Sigue pa alante!
Fotos- cuando era técnico de albergue, mi 1era castración, colaborando con y haciendo cirugía en )

How we started vs. how it's going.
These last few weeks have been some of the most intense I've had in surgery. Between the amount and complexity of cases, it has been challenging... and frustrating🤦🏾‍♀️. I've read books and websites, asked for 2nd opinions, and even trained others🙌🏾.
But then I remember that to make it here, it took me over 10 yrs and y'all... I feel a little (a lot, jaja) grateful.
This is your reminder that SI SE PUEDE! Is hard and takes time and effort... but Remember where you started and look at where you are at❤️
Pics - when I was a shelter tech, my 1st neuter, colab with One Love, and doing surgery at Globe Humane.

06/14/2024

Gracias Arizona Animal Welfare League y PetSmart Charities for organizing events like this for la comunidad. And Gracias for allowing me to be a part of it❤️🇵🇷

06/09/2024

English below👇🏾
Hace 6 años me puse mi toga Doctoral y me subí a la tarima a recibir mi título de DVM.👩🏾‍⚕️
He compartido mi travesía en vet med pero por si no sabías👇
Yo quería ser vet desde adolescente. Hice mi bachillerato en la UPR y trabajé como técnico esos 4 años. Soy 1era generación graduada de uni, así me tocó aprender sobre la universidad por mi cuenta🥸
Tomé el GRE y solicité a las escuelas de vet... me colgué en el GRE y ninguna escuela me aceptó 💀
Luego de trabajar como técnico 10 años volví a solicitar y SGU me aceptó🇬🇩
Hice mi año clínico en University de Tennessee 🧡
Por fin me gradué en mis 30s y ahora trabajo como vet de relief (sustituta)
Mi pasión en vetmed es medicina de albergue, cirugía y proveer cuidado accesible a mascotas. Últimamente también he estado enseñando y me he disfrutado ese momento🤩 cuando todo hace sentido.
Si pudiera dar un consejo a alguien después de este maratón es 👉🏽HAZLO. Si deseas algo mete mano para lograrlo. El tiempo va a pasar; y tendrás arrepentimiento O orgullo de que lo lograste!❤️
6 years ago Today, I put on a Doctoral gown and walked the staged to be given the title of DVM.👩🏽‍⚕️
I've shared before my journey in vet med before; but if you didn't know👇
I wanted to become a vet since I was a teen. I did my undergrad at and worked as a vet tech throughout those 4 years. I am a first Gen college grad, so I had to learn to navigate the college system on my own.🥸
I took the GRE and applied to vet schools... Got a super low score and was rejected from every school.💀
After working as a tech for 10 years, I reapplied, and off I went to 🇬🇩
I did my clinical year at University University of Tennessee 🧡
Finally, I graduated in my 30s and now work as a relief vet.
My passion in vetmed lies in shelter medicine, surgery, and providing affordable care for pets. Lately, I've been teaching and really enjoy seeing that 🤩 moment when they just get it right!
If I can tell someone about having an "unconventional" path is👉🏽if you want it, then GO FOR IT. Time will pass anyway. It is up to you if you'll be left with regret of not doing the thing OR pride bc you went for it!❤️

06/01/2024

A little Throwback!
6 yrs ago, I walked through the hallways of the Vet Hospital as a student for the last time👉🏽 and left as a doctor.
A year prior, I had packed my life once again to leave my island home and moved to the South; to Knoxville, TN, to finish my clinical year at UT. I could not have made a better clinical school choice!
Thank you to my professors at for giving me the foundation I needed to survive clinics.
Thank you to every assistant, tech, and doctor at UT for being AMAZING professionals and human beings. During and after hurricane Maria, I felt nothing but support from everybody who knew I was Puerto Rican. There were people who didn't know my name but still asked me about home.
Thank you to every client and patient for trusting my medical knowledge.
Thank you to every random person I met. You proved wrong all the BS people talk about the South, bc I felt nothing but welcomed here.
And Thank you to my 2nd class, who have been doctoring for a month now! While it was extremely hard to start from scratch on my 4th year, y'all always made me feel welcomed. Never once was I an "island kid".
So, while moving here was overwhelming, I can now say I am not only an but I can also say Rocky Top turned a part of me into .
GRACIAS! Dra. Zue Webster Alvarez - Veterinarian.

04/30/2024

Español abajo 👇🏾
Of all the decisions I've made; walking into West Shelter on a 4th of July weekend years ago and taking you home was one of my favorites. Who would have imagined a waived adoption fee would teach me SO MUCH?
🏃🏽‍♀️We started running together
🥾We hiked together
⚠️I've learned so much about reactive dogs from you.
Life looks different these days... but whatever happens, I'm glad you picked me.

❤️If you are in a position to bring a new pet home, Please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue.❤️🐾 You might find your very best friend there.
Do you have a rescued pet? Tell me about them!

De todas las decisiones que he hecho; ir al albergue de Maricopa un fin de semana del 4 de julio y llevarte a casa es una de mis favoritas. ¿Quién iba a imaginarse que una adopción gratis me iba a enseñar TANTO?
🏃🏽‍♀️Empezamos a correr juntos
🥾Hicimos hiking juntos
⚠️Y me has enseñado tanto sobre perros reactivos.
Nuestra vida se ve diferente ahora... pero no importa lo que venga, me alegra tanto que me eligieras.

❤️Si estás en la posición de traer una mascota a tu casa... Por favor considera adoptar de un albergue o rescate. 🐾❤️Puede que tu mejor amigo/a esté ahí esperándote.

¿Tienes una mascota rescatada? Cuéntame!

04/27/2024

Happy World Veterinary Day🐾
I could spend hours typing everything that I love and dislike about being in this field.
How some days is all smiles and tail wags and purrs.
Many others are filled with doubts, tears, and frustration from complex cases and procedures and people.
But in the end... I continue to choose vet med every day...
So here's some of the many faces of vet med- from cuddles, to eating on the fly, to that feeling of accomplishment when I got my White Coat and graduated Vet School to WAY back as a shelter vet tech.

"If it were easy, everyone would be a doctor. Because this is the best job in the world. Despite everything. Because of everything." The Resident.

02/25/2024

*Vulnerability post*
The 2 statuses on the right were posted by me 14 yrs ago... and I remembered EXACTLY why I posted them.
I had just gotten the last rejection email from the 5th and last vet school that I had applied to. Holy s #!+ did that sucked. I sat on the sidewalk in front of my mom's house in Puerto Rico, wondering WTF was I supposed to do now.
If only that Zue from 14 yrs ago would have known that she DID eventually got into vet school, AND survived it AND found great people along the way. And then went on to find a great career as a veterinarian. And that her struggles of having been a Latina, a 1st Gen and a Boricua are now tools she can use to help others.❤️
And that now there is a whole other new world of adventures waiting for her. Almost 6 yrs as a doctor and still amazed I fu**in did it❤👩🏽‍⚕️🇵🇷So whatever you set your mind to, just know that although people on the internet make it seem like they got it figured out... most of us don't. We, in fact, struggled A LOT

02/11/2024

Español abajo 👇🏾
Happy International Day of Women in Tech & Science!
I feel so Proud to be in that group of less than 10% of Latinas who hold a doctorate degree. It wasn't easy... but it was ABSOLUTELY worth it. Here's to many more women who look and sound like me achieving their goals and holding positions of leadership and change👩🏽‍⚕️💪🏽
May we be them, may we help them and may we inspire others to show up❤️

¡Feliz Día Internacional de las Mujeres en Tecnología y Ciencias!
Super orgullosa de ser parte de ese grupo de menos del 10% de Latinas con un doctorado. No fue fácil... pero VALIÓ LA PENA. Por un mundo donde más mujeres que se vean, suenen y vengan de donde yo vengo logren sus metas y lleguen a posiciones de liderazgo y cambio👩🏽‍⚕️💪🏽
Que seamos nosotras, que las ayudemos y motivemos a otras❤️

01/27/2024

Español abajo 👇🏾
Congrats to all the newly coated future vets at . Facebook gave me some reminders as well, and now I'm all emotional here😭 Share with me something about your White Coat Ceremony in the comments 😍Id love to know how yours was- which vet school and even😱😱year if you dare!
And if you are not there..yet... Keep going! You CAN do it!💪🏽🧠

Felicidades a todos los futuros veterinarios que recibieron su White Coat hoy en SGU! Ahora ando toda sentimental 😭

This was the caption I shared with the 2nd pic😍
had so many wonderful memories that I just can't help but be happy and freaking of how far I've come. The 1st pic has my fb post from 2 years ago, when I got accepted to . Then, a year later, I was in term 2 studying for Immuno. I got my and my Id. My 1st term I was part of a vaccine clinic with club, AWB, and PAPSA. Today, I improved my suturing skills and got what is probably one of the last name tags that will say DVM student! Oh.. and I took my cat bag to school bc really, what's the point of being a vet student if I can't wear cat stuff! Vamo' allá!!!

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English below 👇🏾 Esta semana el Centro de Fiebre del Valle de @uarizona compartió que se conmemora la semana de esta enfermedad. ¿Qué debes saber? 🌵Se encuentra en varios estados pero Arizona tiene la mayor cantidad de casos. Es una enfermedad causada por el hongo Coccidiodes. 🐱🐶🤷🏾‍♀️Afecta seres humanos y animales; más común perros que gatos. Solo se contrae del ambiente, no entre pacientes. ☢️Hace lo que le da la gana. Usualmente se contrae por inhalación de esporas. Signos😒- tos, fiebre, convulsiones, pérdida de peso, daño a los huesos, cojera .... 🩸Se diagnostica con pruebas de sangre y con detección temprana la mayoría se mejoran. Si sospechas que tu mascota tiene esta enfermedad llévala al vet. ¡Y como siempre déjame saber que preguntas tienes! This week, the Valley Fever Center of the University of Arizona shared that it is VF awareness week. What should you know about it? 🌵It is found in multiple states, but Arizona has most of the cases. 🐱🐶🤷🏾‍♀️ Can infect both humans and animals; dogs more than cats. Can only be caught from the environment, it is not contagious. ☢️Does whatever it wants. Usually, the spores are inhaled. Signs😒- cough, fever, seizures, weight loss, limping, bone damage ... 🩸It can be diagnosed with bloodwork, and early detection allows for most to heal from it. If you suspect your pet might have valley fever, please get them seen by a vet adapter. As always, let me know what questions you got! Did you know about this disease? Sabías de esta enfermedad? #Arizona #onehealth #valle #valleyfever #fiebredelvalle

Are you or anybody you know will be taking the NAVLE soon? Or honestly, any other big important test? Here's some tips for ya! 📝 It is an important test... but it is still a test. It says nothing about how smart you are and the amazing professional you'll be❤️ 🤯Understand your brain and how you learn best. There's no one perfect method to learn but the one that works for you. Do you have to sing the cranial nerves? Or make naughty mnemonics? No one cares. DO IT! ⏳️Time. If your test is timed, knowing the material is as important and answering all the questions. Practice timing yourself. Got any other tips? Share them! We'll take all the help we can get! Good luck! Buena Suerte! @vetfinishline @myvetcandy @avmavets #navle #veterinarianlife #exam #examtips #dogtorawebster #vetstudent

¿Has tenido o conoces de alguien que haya tenido que lidiar con amputar una patita a su mascota? ¡Aquí te hablo de que es y cuando se debe considerar! Ahh... y hasta de un mito que oigo mucho cuando se habla de amputaciones.🙊 Déjame saber que preguntas tienes y si aprendiste algo comparte para que otros se beneficien🫶🏽 #dogtorawebster #veterinaria #mascotas #boricua #veterinarymedicine #veterinarianlife #dueñosresponsables

Español abajo 👇🏾 We spent this past weekend with @souldogrezcue spaying, neutering, and offering veterinary care in Dennehotso, Arizona, to over 100 pets! 👩🏾‍⚕️We had an all Latina Doctor Crew!🇵🇷🇲🇽 from @cactuspethospital @dogtor_z96 🐾A team of amazing techs and assistants; including @nativesinvetmed very own @rezzy_tech! The days were long, but the good vibes kept on going! Ahéhee and Gracias! Pasamos el fin de semana pasado con el equipo de Souldog esterilizando y ofreciendo cuidado veterinario a más de 100 mascotas en Dennehotso Arizona! 👩🏾‍⚕️Con un equipo donde todas éramos veterinarias Latinas 🇵🇷🇲🇽 del Cactus Pet Hospital 🐾Un equipo brutal de técnicos y asistentes incluyendo mi amiga Tasha de Nativos en Vet Med! Los días fueron largos, pero las buenas vibras no se acababan! #vetmedicine #veterinaria #boricua #dogtorawebster #spayandneuter

Hablemos de los beneficios de esterilizar a tu mascota. 🚫No se reproducen y así no aportan a la sobrepoblación tan triste que existe. 🚫Disminuye y hasta elimina varios tipos de cáncer. 🙌🏾Ayuda a mejorar comportamiento. Déjame saber tu preguntas y comparte para informar a otros guardianes ❤️ #mascotas #mascotasfelices #mascotasdeinstagram #veterinarymedicine #veterinario #esteriliza #castra #saludanimal #dogtorawebster

February 1st marks the start of Black History Month. It's a time to learn, remember, and honor the contributions that Black people have made in all aspects of our lives. Let's remember that an immense majority of the labor done to build the Americas was done by black, enslaved individuals from Africa. ✔️Almost 10 million enslaved Africans were brought to Brazil and the Caribbean alone. Their descendants known today as AfroLatinx and AfroCaribbeans. ✔️Half a million more were brought to the US. Never to see their home again, forced to build a new world. And despite all this, they not just survived but enriched every aspect of AfroLatinx culture - food, sports, music, language, how we look, etc. We are our ancestors' wildest dreams. #blackhistorymonth #afrolatina #blacklivesmatter #ancestors #ancestros

Esta semana salió la noticia que desde agosto 2024 la Universidad del Turabo va a ofrecer el doctorado en veterinaria. Será la 1era y única en PR🇵🇷 ¿Qué debes considerar? ✔️Acreditación- el @avmavets COE son quienes acreditan las universidades. Parte de los requisitos es que la universidad haya graduado una clase y que hayan pasado el Navle. Por ahora esta univ al igual que todas las otras nuevas tienen acreditación condicional. 🤑El costo de la universidad y de vida y como vas a pagarlo. ¿Préstamos estudiantiles federales vs privados? ¿Ofrecen alguna otra ayuda? ¡Déjame saber tus preguntas sobre escuela veterinaria y que opinas de ésta nueva opción en Puerto Rico! #veterinaria #puertorico #estudiantes #prestamos #boricua #doctorado #acreditación