Copenhagen was absolutely wonderful. Not only did I really
enjoy the city itself, but I also enjoyed the people and the culture. My days spent at Copenhagen Small Animal
Hospital were some of the best shadowing experiences I have ever had. The staff
was welcoming and even started pulling us in to help with cases on the first
day. Whether or not they will ever know, the doctors at Copenhagen completely
impacted the way I view veterinary medicine and my future role in the
profession. I have always leaned strongly towards small animal but never could
decide just exactly where or what that entailed. I have dabbled in human society work, raptor
rehabilitation, and even equine therapy for children with autistic spectrum
disorder. Recently, with the help of my dad (who is a dentist and employed by
the Army), I have been considering dentistry. After the encouragement and
conversation I had with one particular doctor at Copenhagen Animal Hospital,
Dr. Jacob Meyer, I am now seriously considering dentistry as a forerunner in my
future career as a small animal practitioner. In fact, I am currently
researching the possibilities and realize the incredible opportunities that
could be available to me. Dr. Meyer really appreciated my interest and gave me
a website to further research dentistry. He even sent me x-rays from Wednesday
so that I had something to look at with my dad.
While at Copenhagen Animal Hospital, I was able to observe
countless teeth extractions, numerous teeth resorptions, periodontal disease,
and just how important an annual teeth cleaning actually is. I was able to compare x-rays with real dogs
and cats and compare normal and abnormal. The doctor gave perfect explanation
of each disease and how each could be prevented or treated.
Additionally, not only did I LOVE our trip to Tivoli, but I also really enjoyed the group’s time together
during dinner at Tivoli. It gave us time to really get to know each other and
share stories about our personal experiences in veterinary medicine.
Interestingly enough, differences and similarities were seen between countries
and states.
Lastly, my time in Copenhagen, while enjoyable and
educational, also taught me that I am extremely happy to be a veterinary
student in American. Personally, I agree with the way our programs are arranged
and ran, how scholarships are awarded to those who deserve them, and how our
taxes are not 25%. Working for my education before, during, and after
veterinary school has taught me to appreciate my journey, and I feel like I am
a better person and student because of it.
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