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Hey Future Vets!
Just like that, the school year is over. This year was extra special for me because it was my very last. That’s right - I’m graduating! Putting aside the feeling that first years are reading this and thinking I’m old, I’d love nothing more than to share what wisdom and advice I can in my very last (!!!) Omnis blog post. I find myself sitting in my empty bedroom in my apartment writing this, knowing that I'll be moving out tomorrow, and the feeling is so bittersweet. Your undergraduate experience will be one that you’ll never forget. The friends you make, the things you learn… I hope that you can remember to appreciate them as they happen, and not just once it’s all said and done the night before you move out. Live in the moment and enjoy it. I know, university isn’t all sunshine and rainbows — it’s hard work, too. But that means that you should congratulate yourself every time you strive to do well, and take part in things you love to break up the days. For me, that was the FVC. Hey future vets! Emily here.
If you haven’t yet gotten acquainted with our new and improved website, take a moment to look around! This transition has been such a labour of love for us and we are excited to keep offering the best of the best. With that said, we are officially in the Winter semester and things are changing. Whether you’re moving up a year or even graduating like I am, we want you to know that the Future Vets Club will be here to support you. I decided I wanted to do something a little extra special to commemorate the club along with the new website - a brand new series that lets us appreciate our past while looking forward to the future. I present to you… The FVC Time Capsule! My hope is that in a series of articles, I can introduce you to the people who make FVC what it is. Going role-by-role, each of the executives will answer time capsule-style questions that can be looked back on in future years. What executive role would be more appropriate to begin with than the Co-Presidents? Emily Cheung and Sara Terier are our devoted leaders, and they work their absolute hardest to keep the FVC running and continuing to put on wonderful events. I hope that from reading their time capsule questions, you come to love them just as much as we do. Without further ado, read on! Hey Future Vets!
If you are anything like me, you may have wondered what it would be like to work in the field of wildlife veterinary medicine. This article shines the spotlight on Dr. Jacky La Grange-Monsert, a real-life superhero for wildlife! As a wildlife veterinarian located in Zimbabwe, she works with a wide array of African animals, including giraffes, elephants, antelope, water buffalo, rhinoceroses, pythons, and more. She attended veterinary school at Sokoine University in Tanzania, where she studied pathology, anatomy, biochemistry, among other essential courses needed to be a successful vet. As a member of the African Wildlife Management and Conservation (AWMC) team, Dr. Jacky plays a crucial role in the conservation and health of wildlife across Zimbabwe. As a vet, wife, mother, and teacher, Dr. Jacky is an exceptional multitasker. She likes to share her passions with her family, and often takes them along with her while she is working. Despite living halfway across the globe, Dr. Jacky was kind enough to answer my questions about her role, and gave some amazing advice! Read on to learn more about her and her work. Hey Future Vets! Sophia here, with your February article.
As pre-vets, we all share a deep love and passion for animals, and have a common goal to improve their health and well-being. We have a special relationship with animals, one that surpasses intersectionality. This term encompasses the intersections of all aspects of one’s identity, including their race, gender, sexual orientation, opportunity, privilege, socioeconomic status, and many more. This year, the FVC has implemented a new EDI initiative, and has appointed Khamelia Lyttle as our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer for the 2024-2025 school year! With her help, we will be working to implement more diverse outlooks into the FVC, and embrace inclusion across all of our endeavours - including on the blog! We start this new initiative with an interview with Francesca, the OVC Class of 2026 Diversity Representative. She also happens to be behind the @thediverse.dvm Instagram account, where she aims to share her experiences as she goes through the journey of vet school, while also implementing diversity into the field of vet med. Here are the questions I had for her, and her responses. Enjoy! |
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the authorsMeet the editors of the Omnis Animalis! 
Emily Camarda, Senior Editor
2023-2025
Sophia Di Adamo, Junior Editor
2024-2025
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