Howdy!
Third year has started off great so far. It is going to
definitely be a drastic change from the first two years of
veterinary school. First and second year consisted of a set
curriculum of mostly lecture. During third year, we get the
opportunity to select our own elective classes, begin a few days of
clinical rotations, and perform surgery.
Yesterday, I was anesthetist for my first surgery of the year.
It was exciting and absolutely nerve-wracking all at the same time.
Being in charge of monitoring and maintaining the life of an animal
while surgery is being performed is a huge responsibility.
Surgery requires an enormous amount of preparation, but when you
are in the operating room, your patient is under anesthesia, and
the surgeon makes the first incision. You are glad that you are
prepared. It is important not only to know how to use the equipment
and surgical instruments, what to expect during surgery, but also
how to respo...
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