Hello all!
I am a third year veterinary student stressing about scheduling externships and a preceptorship during my clinical year. I have a strong equine interest but I'm also interested in mixed animal practice.
My first concern is my dismal GPA (less than 3.0) and so I'm afraid equine internships after graduation are out of the question for me. I'm also concerned that if I do an externship at an equine practice in order to possibly apply for an internship at that practice it will be a waste of time. Many equine practices do not offer externs a hands-on experience. I do not want to waste my externship time observing if I'm not even going to be considered for an internship based on my GPA.
My second concern is what to do if I decide not to do an equine externship. I would like to get more spay/neuter experience. Are there externships that allow students to do surgeries?
My third concern is where to look for a preceptorship. Should I look for a practice that I want to possibly work for after graduation? I have a professor who says to go work at a practice your first year out that you do not intend to stay forever. This way you can learn and make mistakes without hurting your reputation.
Does anyone know if high NAVLE scores can make-up for a low GPA? I know that good recommendations from clinicians and professors are essential as well. Are there a lot of good vets out there who graduated with less than a 3.0? I'm just very embarrassed and disappointed by my GPA. I'm scared it is going to hinder my chances of finding the perfect job or an internship.
Any advice or thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
I am a third year veterinary student stressing about scheduling externships and a preceptorship during my clinical year. I have a strong equine interest but I'm also interested in mixed animal practice.
My first concern is my dismal GPA (less than 3.0) and so I'm afraid equine internships after graduation are out of the question for me. I'm also concerned that if I do an externship at an equine practice in order to possibly apply for an internship at that practice it will be a waste of time. Many equine practices do not offer externs a hands-on experience. I do not want to waste my externship time observing if I'm not even going to be considered for an internship based on my GPA.
My second concern is what to do if I decide not to do an equine externship. I would like to get more spay/neuter experience. Are there externships that allow students to do surgeries?
My third concern is where to look for a preceptorship. Should I look for a practice that I want to possibly work for after graduation? I have a professor who says to go work at a practice your first year out that you do not intend to stay forever. This way you can learn and make mistakes without hurting your reputation.
Does anyone know if high NAVLE scores can make-up for a low GPA? I know that good recommendations from clinicians and professors are essential as well. Are there a lot of good vets out there who graduated with less than a 3.0? I'm just very embarrassed and disappointed by my GPA. I'm scared it is going to hinder my chances of finding the perfect job or an internship.
Any advice or thoughts are appreciated.
Thanks!
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