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Xzania
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How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
Hi I’m Xzania and I want to be a veterinarian and
How would you ensure you perform euthanasia properly? How do you stay updated with research developments in veterinary medicine?
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Nirah Shomer, DVM PhD DACLAM
Senior leader in laboratory animal science, animal welfare, and regulatory compliance
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Nirah’s Answer
What a great question! Veterinarians, like other medical professionals, are required to complete a certain minimum amount of continuing education every year in order to retain our licenses.
In general, we are required to attend conferences, take classes, and read scientific and clinical articles in journals related to our field. Since Covid, many states now allow online webinars to count for continuing education, but most states require that you have a certain number of hours in person of attending educational lectures on veterinary medicine. The majority of veterinarians are members of the American veterinary medical Association, and receive a paper or digital subscription to its weekly journal, which is packed full of
educational articles on new advances in veterinary medicine. They are also many other veterinary journals that veterinarians read.
In general, we are required to attend conferences, take classes, and read scientific and clinical articles in journals related to our field. Since Covid, many states now allow online webinars to count for continuing education, but most states require that you have a certain number of hours in person of attending educational lectures on veterinary medicine. The majority of veterinarians are members of the American veterinary medical Association, and receive a paper or digital subscription to its weekly journal, which is packed full of
educational articles on new advances in veterinary medicine. They are also many other veterinary journals that veterinarians read.
Debbie Morton
Business Consulting
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Debbie’s Answer
Hello Xzania, you've asked a crucial question that's often at the forefront when it comes to enhancing one's understanding about any career.
What strategies do you use to stay current in your profession?
Ways to stay updated:
1. Find a mentor or industry companion: Having a mentor or a colleague from the same field can provide you with an opportunity to acquire new knowledge in a friendly environment.
2. Pursue additional education or training: This can be a great way to stay ahead of the curve and ensure you're always learning.
3. Join industry organizations: These can provide a wealth of information and resources to help you stay current.
4. Engage in networking: Building connections with others in your field can lead to new opportunities and insights.
5. Utilize social media: Platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook can be excellent sources of up-to-date industry news and trends.
6. Participate in forums: Online forums can be a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from others' experiences.
7. Follow relevant blogs: Blogs can provide in-depth insights and perspectives that you might not find elsewhere.
8. Set up Google Alerts: This tool can notify you when new information about your industry becomes available online.
Remember, staying updated is key to thriving in your career. Keep learning and growing!
What strategies do you use to stay current in your profession?
Ways to stay updated:
1. Find a mentor or industry companion: Having a mentor or a colleague from the same field can provide you with an opportunity to acquire new knowledge in a friendly environment.
2. Pursue additional education or training: This can be a great way to stay ahead of the curve and ensure you're always learning.
3. Join industry organizations: These can provide a wealth of information and resources to help you stay current.
4. Engage in networking: Building connections with others in your field can lead to new opportunities and insights.
5. Utilize social media: Platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook can be excellent sources of up-to-date industry news and trends.
6. Participate in forums: Online forums can be a great place to ask questions, share ideas, and learn from others' experiences.
7. Follow relevant blogs: Blogs can provide in-depth insights and perspectives that you might not find elsewhere.
8. Set up Google Alerts: This tool can notify you when new information about your industry becomes available online.
Remember, staying updated is key to thriving in your career. Keep learning and growing!
Michael Holzhauser-Alberti
Veterinarian
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Michael’s Answer
Xzania, thanks for your question. Euthanasia is a very sensitive topic that is best addressed within an established animal-owner-veterinarian relationship. This forum, in my opinion, does not lend itself to answer you, even in more broad terms. What I could advise is that you contact a local veterinarian and ask if they would be willing to discuss it with you in person.