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Small Animal General Practice
Wendy K. Smillie
Undergraduate
� Stanford University – Class of 2011
� Human Biology� concentration in comparative neurology and behavioral science
Pre-Vet Experiences
� Guide Dogs for the Blind
� The Marine Mammal Center
� Primate Research
� Elephant Behavioral Research
� Navy Marine Mammal Program
Veterinary School
� UC Davis – Class of 2016
� Relief technician – Animal Internal Medicine and Specialty Services
� Pharmacy Night Staff
� Summer Clinics
� Clubs - Radiology Club, Wildlife and Aquatic Animal Medicine, Canine Medicine Club, Veterinary Emergency Response Team
Training
� USDA Certification
� Acupuncture Certification
� Incident Command System Certification
� National VBMA Business Gold Certification
� Continuing Education – lectures, labs, journals
Knock Knock
� Appointments start at 7:30AM, lunch from 12-2PM, usually home before 7PM (2PM on Saturday)
� Work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
� Surgery day on Mondays – spay/neuter, mass removals, dental procedures� Amputation, cystotomy, splenectomy, enucleation
� “Walk in only” clinic
� “On call” about one weekend per month
Who’s there?
� Wellness – vaccines, preventatives
� Puppy/kitten/adopted pets– training, vaccines, finances
� Ears, Eyes, Skin
� Sick - vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, lameness
� Manage arthritis, endocrine disease, heart disease, kidney disease, eye disease, behavior…owner anxiety
� Emergencies – dog fights, hit by car, foreign body, heart failure…ear infections?
End of Life Care
Best and Worst
Best� People
� Interesting
� Fluid
� Stable yet flexible
� Rewarding
Worst� People
� Talking
� Finances
� Ignore recommendations
� Refrain from judgment
You Can Go Your Own Way
� Pick your own timeline and experiences
� What makes sense for what you want or need
� Nurture hobbies
� Support each other
� Realistic expectations