Veterinary Applied Learning

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Katherine Hayes

Internship/Career Applied Learning Product Learned

I chose to pursue this internship within the veterinarian field One of the major topics I learned was of course the pre-
because I enjoy anything related to the medical practice. The truth is
that I don’t want to be a veterinarian, but instead, a nurse
Description operation anesthetic process. While I studied Jesse’s order of
operations, he continued to quiz me by asking questions about
practitioner. Ever since I was a kid, I always enjoyed learning about My applied learning project is one that involved what step came next. Because of this, I was able to learn the
how to help heal people. The concept that people can learn to treat me creating an informational poster that would give a process as well as learn the setup (this includes all materials
medical issues and can help people return to their lives by improving simple step-by-step checklist to follow when such as IV catheters, endotracheal tubes, syringes, etc.). I was
their health in a very effective and methodical way is remarkable in administering pre-operative anesthetics when prepping even able to set up for one anesthetic process, and Jesse told me
my opinion. Injuries and illness are also subjects of interest to me, for procedures such as surgery, teeth cleanings, foreign I set up perfectly.
and I have always enjoyed learning about the components of the body checks, etc. The poster also includes a few helpful Not only was I able to learn this process, but I was also
human body that make it so extraordinary. I also enjoy the thought tips and warnings here and there to ensure the animal’s able to get some real job experience from my internship, which I
that I could make a difference by ensuring the safety and recovery of safety. Half of the information displayed on my poster is believe has been the most helpful of all. This includes learning
as many people as possible. information I learned from Jesse Mcinnis while studying what a work environment is like, how to interact and collaborate
The reason why I chose to conduct an internship at the his work at my internship. with co-workers, and how to interface with patients. I also
Marietta Vet Clinic was because it was the closest option I had to a My project also works in a way that involves not improved my work diligence and learned how to deal with difficult
nursing internship. I believe it will still help me to reach my end goal only an appealing look that is simple enough to not feel situations including unhappy owners and aggressive or sporadic
because a lot of methods used in veterinary practice are also used in too cluttered or confusing, but also involves the pets.
nursing practice. necessary information for a decent explanation of what Based off what I have learned from this internship, I
According to Career Explorer (2024), as a veterinarian, one the preparation steps are for a surgery regarding the believe I will be much better prepared for future internships and
would, “…[specialize] in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of anesthetics portion. jobs I might have during college. I have also enabled myself to
illnesses and injuries in animals.” The article also mentioned that My poster includes the seven main steps of pre- better my resume as well as my life experience thus far. Not only
while veterinarians do commonly provide medical care to house operative anesthesia required before the operation can did the procedures I watched at the clinic help me better
animals such as common pets, there are also veterinarians that work begin. It also includes a description of the four understand different processes, (such as how to conduct x-rays,
with livestock, zoo animals, and wildlife. Veterinarians are known for anesthetic planes in order to help one following these ultrasounds, blood tests, etc.) but it also helped me understand
performing physical examinations, conducting diagnostic tests, steps understand what state they are in and how they what I might need to expect from nursing school. I was told by
prescribing medications, administering vaccines, and performing should go about from that plane. I also include the signs most people I worked with at the Marietta Vet Clinic that most of
surgical procedures. Veterinarians also offer preventive care services of successful inducing such as palpebral senses and the processes for pets are also very similar to the ones used for
in order to avoid unnecessary risks of health so that the animal can pupil status. humans. Therefore, I gained some experience that could truly
maintain its optimal health and well-being. While most veterinarians I believe that my final design is not only visually help me in my future career. This internship has been such an
usually work in a clinic, veterinarians who work with other types of appealing, but I also believe that it will be very helpful amazing opportunity that I am so grateful to have experienced.
animals (other than pets) may also work at research labs, academies, when used. I tried to include as much information as
possible so that the poster was accurate. However, it is
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public health, or regulatory agencies. This way, they would be
contributing to advancements in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, just supposed to be a guiding tool, so the detail of the
and public health initiatives. procedure is not as extensive as a textbook definition
would be. I also tried incorporating aspects that I How to become a veterinarian. (n.d.). Career Explorer. Retrieved
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Program (2022), the average salaries for veterinarians in the USA are Necessity: One way this product could seen as a necessity by the veterinary medical community could be how it possesses helpful profile.aspx?keyword=Veterinarians&onetcode=29113100&loca
$62,350 (low), $103,260 (medium), and $174,500 (high). According to information new veterinary technicians that specialize in anesthetics could use when practicing. Not only could this make learning more tion=Georgia
the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), the growth rate expected is efficient, but it could also help ensure that those following the poster make less mistakes than if they didn’t have it. It could also be given to Kate. (n.d.). What are the typical work hours of a
veterinarian? Veterinary Talk. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from
20% and the unemployment rate is 0.2%. The veterinary workforce pet owners worried about their pet’s operation. Due to its basic explanation of what is done before the operation, it could also be used as a
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seems to be growing more than it is depleting, which is always tool to help educate pet owners who want to know more about the pre-operation anesthetic process, that way it can help ease their minds a veterinarian/
promising. This also means that there will be more job opportunities bit. This poster could also possibly help bring insurance prices down depending on whether it proves helpful after being distributed and Mcinnis, J. (2024, February 16). [Personal interview by the author].
for new veterinarians coming into the workforce. used. Never fear, the anesthesiologist is here! (2018, October 1).
Personality traits are also a very important factor when it Process: When designing this poster, I tried to incorporate simplistic values to make the poster easily readable. I also decided to use a University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. Retrieved
comes to being a good veterinarian. According to Dr. Kate (2024), poster with red on it since studies show red is a color that sticks with people more easily due to its bold presence. After I decided on the April 28, 2024, from https://vetmed.illinois.edu/pet-health-
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successful veterinarian are a strong work ethic, a desire to keep decided on the order of steps based off what I had witnessed Jesse Mcinnis do during my time at my internship. I was able to then
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learning, good problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to incorporate a bit of information I collected from some other online credible sources to fill in some of the gaps as well as help describe the 20open%20during%20the%20procedure.
communicate well, a passion for helping both people and animals, four planes of anesthesia. After that, I was able to add some personal touches of Jesse in. Some examples of this include the warnings Siddiqui BA, Kim PY. Anesthesia Stages. [Updated 2023 Jan 29].
and good leadership skills.” These personality attributes will not only about ensuring all medications are the correct dosage based on the patient’s weight as well as the tip about shaving the area where the vital In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls
help you succeed in this field, but it may also determine whether this signs cuff will be placed to get more accurate readings. After I finished the brunt of the poster, I added my cited outside sources to give Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from:
career choice is best for some people and not ideal for others. credit to the sources I used to help aid me in my research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557596/