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