Which came first, the chicken or the egg? — I finished my degree a while ago and have been looking for my first job. I’m autistic so, unsurprisingly, job interviews are far from my favorite thing. I recently wrote about the new Amazon series “As we see it” that features Autistic characters in the process of adulting. One of…

The new anti-vaxxer wave is spreading to pets. — No, it’s not clickbait. I wish it was. We all know that the anti-vax movement found a new surge during this pandemic. The World Health Organization even included vaccine hesitancy as one of the 10 treats for global health. Well, the issue is now spreading to pets. According to a…

What my experiences with seals and sea turtles taught me about ethical volunteering. — I’ve recently read an article by Nikki Savvides about a subject that means a lot to me: How to have an international volunteer experience with animals with an ethical organization. It’s harder than it sounds. A few years ago, all hell broke loose when it came to light that organizations…

What if you get your dream job and hate it? — When I was studying veterinary medicine, I dreamed of working with wildlife. Preferably in a rehabilitation center rather than a zoo. Upon finishing my degree, I got to work in a rescue center in Brazil for three months. The job was a volunteer one, so no pay. But I was…

#2 Deal with your mistakes — A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about the things I wish I knew before becoming a veterinarian. Then I realized there are also things I wish I was taught in veterinary school. Unsurprisingly, I wrote an article about it. 1. Deal with all the feelings This will vary greatly depending on universities but I…

The deadly threats Sea Turtles encounter on the daily — If I had to describe the Peloponnese Bay in one word, I’d chose wild. It’s a peninsula in southern Greece with several beaches where, apart from a few bars and restaurants on one of the beaches, tourism is almost non-existent. This is also the place where, in recent years, a…

Research shows there is a positive correlation between pet grievance and animal-human bonds — I went to a new doctor the other day. Upon hearing I was in veterinary medicine he told me he had a story for me. Years ago, I had a rabbit and, one day I noticed he had a mass on his stomach. We took him to the veterinarian and…

To all the pet owners out there — I’ve recently received the certificate that says I’m officially a veterinarian. It’s been a wild ride, with many ups and downs. Here are 12 things I wish I knew before deciding to go to veterinary school to become a veterinarian. 1. It’s (a lot) harder than you think There are really hard moments when you’re a veterinarian. Whether…