Vol. 5 - College of Life Sciences and Agriculture

Hi PreVets! My name is Jill Fleming and I’m the new Class of
2014 Rep. First of all, thanks for electing me, I look forward to
working with you and the rest of the officers this semester!
Hmm, about me… I’m from a small beach town in MA called
Marshfield and I really loved growing up there. My main
interest is wildlife medicine and when I’m home I work for a
wildlife clinic, The New England Wildlife Center in Weymouth,
MA. My chocolate lab is my pride and joy and I make my
mother drive her up here for frequent visits. In my free time I play and
write music on my guitar and ukulele but I desperately want to learn how to play
the piano. If I had to choose a favorite animal it would probably be the Kemp’s ridley
turtle, I’d love to get a chance to work with sea turtles at
some point in my career. Well that’s about all you need to
know, thanks for reading and see you soon!
Hi! My name is Samantha Cunic, aka Sam! I am a sophomore
Prevet major from Derry, NH. My camera literally never
leaves my side and that’s a big part of why I decided to
become historian. I love to capture moments in time and
keep them forever. I have 2 dogs at home, Rusty a jack
Russell and Bailey a golden retriever, a cat named Ace,
and fish that really don’t have names. My family is very
important to me and is a big part of where I am today. Over
the summer I had the chance to shadow doctor Fallon of cornerstone
Veterinary hospital and got a firsthand look at the job and what it entails. I really
look forward to being the Prevet club historian and learning all I can about the Vet
world, as well as making memories along the way.
My name is Erin Carey and I am your Class of 2013
representative. I am very excited to hold this position and hope
to bring some new and exciting ideas to the club! I am from
Grantham, New Hampshire and like most of you have had a
love for animals since I was very little. I have owned cats,
dogs, horses, bunnies, and had an adopted manatee. I love
agriculture and farming and want to help the industry stay
alive in N.H. for years to come. My favorite time of year is
sugaring season. The most interesting thing about me though
would have to be my love for John Deere tractors. You might think that
it’s nothing, but I collect antique two-cylinder J.D. tractors and belong to the
Northeast Two-Cylinder Club and the N.H. Tractor Club. I show my 1949 J.D. Model M
all over the state and go to many tractor pulls! I am one of the only girls in the sport, but
have taken first in my weight class at the past two New England J.D. expos!
Dr. Alice Roudabush, DVM, is a senior veterinary
pathologist at the New Hampshire Veterinary
Diagnostic Lab.
1. What made you want to become a veterinarian?
“I like working with people and with animals. When I was a kid I had a sick gerbil and brought it to a vet. I
was really impressed with her and the way she examined the gerbil. I also love science and the more I
learned about it the more I wanted to work in it.”
2. Where did you go to veterinary school?
“I went to Virginia Tech. I was a Virginia resident so I went there for my undergraduate as well.”
3. What is your specialty/concentration?
“My specialty is anatomic pathology and I’m especially interested in food animals. I also have done some
forensic type work.”
4. What hobbies do you enjoy outside of work?
“I work with UNH Friends of Women’s Hockey and help them with their fundraising. I like to read and I
enjoy beachcombing in different areas. I also enjoy playing with my cat.”
5. What is your favorite part of your job?
“I like the comparative aspects, how the digestive tracts of a horse, a rabbit, and an elephant are all very
similar. When I worked in a veterinary practice for 12 years I liked working with people. I love necropsies;
I would do them all day if I could, and I also like the problem-solving aspect of the diagnostic lab.”
6. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
“Basically what I’m doing now. I love diagnostic work so I see myself at a diagnostic lab.”
7. Do you have any advice in regards to preparing for veterinary school and a career
as a veterinarian?
“Keep an open mind; don’t go into vet school thinking things like “horse work or nothing”. Get experience
and find a way to stick out that is real to you, and of course, keep your grades up.”
PET PROFILE
Ozzie!
Owner: Michelle Fleetwood
Age: 2
Breed: Bernese Mountain Dog
About Ozzie: Enjoys hiking (although he was mistaken for a bear on Mt Major...he now has an orange
vest), meeting up with his friends at Wagon Hill Farm, playing in the snow (usually has to be bribed inside
with food), destroying down comforters, welcoming the troops coming back from and going to Iraq as a
"Pease Greeter", and anything that involves him being the center of attention. He likes to sit on your foot
(so you are trapped and have to pet him) and then stare up adoringly at you. When we lived in Maryland he
was allowed in the Barnes and Noble so we use to walk down there and he would lie on the tile floor
enjoying the air conditioning while people came over and petted him.
How smart is he? Participated in a pet IQ test last semester for an animal behavior class and came in last.
In one of the exercises they put a towel on his head and timed how long it would take for him to get it off
but he never tried and just stood there and wagged his tail. (Dr French's dog, Jack, came in 1st and is
"doggie genius" level)
Plans to be a therapy dog and visit nursing homes and hospitals. Bernese Mountains dogs are Swiss farm
dogs and use to pull wagons and sleds around the farm and haul the produce to the markets. I want to get a
wagon so he can give rides in the pediatrics ward.
He weighs about 120 lbs. I took him into work at my last job and one of the guards would always ask about
him afterwards. Then I didn't see the guard for a few months. She was sitting next to two other guards and
she asked how my boy was doing. I said he was well and would be one that weekend. Then I said he
weighs 94 lbs. The mouths of the two other guards fell open cause they thought I was talking about a child.
He’s an actor! He was on tv (for a few seconds)! We went to a fundraiser for the Washington Animal
Rescue League last year and the bakers who made the desserts have a reality show called "DC Cupcake"
and they filmed Ozzie eating the dog cupcakes they made.
I never heard of the breed until about 15 yrs ago when I worked with a veterinarian one summer that had a
few. I ran into her a few months later at a gas station when I was home on vacation and she had her two
dogs in her minivan. I was hooked once I met them. They have a lot of Newfoundland in them which gives
them their great personality. Everyone asks if he is a St Bernard. They don't have St Bernard in them. The
Bernese were farm dogs that didn't even have a breed name. When the St Bernard was introduced to
Switzerland that was the cool new dog to have so the Bernese almost went extinct. As a result, they got
really inbred so the breed is plagued with a lot of health problems.
Favorite Food: All =) He likes the toys that dispense treats. He usually
goes over to a new toy and nudges it with his head a few time. If no
food comes out he loses interest and walks away. When I put all the
toys in the dishwasher at once he sits in front of the dishwasher staring
at it until he gets his toys back.
Vet School Profiles: University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
By: Drew Clark
Place: The UM college of veterinary medicine is located on the main UM campus
located in Columbia, Missouri. Columbia is located in central Missouri between the
major cities of Kansas City and St. Louis. Columbia itself sits in the green rolling hills
and boasts many exceptional outdoor activities with many parks, trails, and wildlife
refuges. Columbia is a small town that is primarily home to UM, but offers athletics,
arts, and dinning that will appeal to all interests.
Vet School Campus: The College of Veterinary medicine is located on the main UM
campus. This offers the unique opportunity for the veterinary students to share the
campus with students of the medical, nursing, and health professions schools. Also,
the school boasts the life science center, state cancer research center, and the
second largest animal diagnostic lab in the world.
Class Information: The class size at UM consists of 110 seats. Of these 110 seats 66
are reserved for Missouri residents and 44 seats are for non-residents.
Focus/ Tracking: There is no tracking in the curriculum at UM. All students are
required to take the same core classes and rotations. Although there are periods in
which electives may be take and the student can choose to get further training in an
area of interest. UM is unique in that clinical rotations begin after the second year.
Facilities: All of the facilities are located on the main UM campus including, the
equine, small, and food animal hospitals, the animal diagnostic lab, and the Missouri
center for cancer research. The food animal hospital is one of the busiest in the
nation and sees patients in traditional referral setting, as well as offering an
ambulatory service.
Admissions Notes: The pre-requisites for admission to UM are slightly less than
other veterinary schools. However many of the classes that are typically required by
most veterinary schools, are “strongly recommended”. Also, all qualified Missouri
residents are granted interviews, while only 175-200 non-resident applicants are
granted interviews.
Climate: Spring and fall in the Columbia area tend to be in the 50’s to 70’s. Winters
in Columbia are generally cold with temperature ranging from 20 to 40 degrees.
While, summers can range from 65 to 85 degrees.
Admissions Contact Info:
University of Missouri- College of Veterinary Medicine
W-203 Veterinary Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
E-mail: VetAdmissions@missouri.edu
Phone: (573) 884-6435
Fax: (573) 884-5044
http://cvm.missouri.edu/
***ANSWERS FROM FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER***
What is the disease? Avian Malaria
What type of parasite is it? Bacterial
What is the Intermediate Host? Mosquitoes
You get called in to examine the deaths of
16 adult ducks. Some of the ducklings
present are dehydrated and have lost weight.
Some adults had bloody diarrhea. There is
consistent hemorrhage of the heart, liver,
pancreas, and mesentery. Several lymph nodes
appear necrotic and hemorrhagic. Mucosal
lesions are present in the oral cavity,
esophagus, ceca, rectum, and cloaca.
What is the Disease?
How would you confirm it?
During the suture demo students were able to get hands on experience at a
variety of suture techniques, without the worry of performing on a live species.
Each student was given a fabric covered piece of wood and suture where they
could practice, mess up, and learn all about sutures. They were also given a
packet of information that gave different instructions on different types of
sutures that described the types of suture and then what different types are used
for. This demo was a fun experience that was very educational and gave students
the chance to acquire a new technique in the
Veterinary field!
**No, it’s not a typo- we really do have a LOT going on for Monday March 7th!)
March 7, 2011 (Monday)-Club Meeting
Location: Rudman G89
Time: 8PM
Description: For this month’s meetings, Dr. Fleetwood will be sharing her experiences as a
practicing vet for the Iditarod Dog Sled Race! Ozzie will be our sled dog model for this
presentation.
March 7, 2011 (Monday) –**DEPOSIT DUE FOR CORNELL TRIP**
For anyone attending the trip to Cornell in April, you must pay a deposit of $30 TODAY!
Bring it to the meeting or contact one of the officers to pay the deposit on or before this day.
March 7, 2011 (Monday) –**DEADLINE FOR ANGELL MEMORIAL TRIP**
Anyone interested in attending the trip to Angell Memorial on March 25th (Friday), please
note that the deadline to sign up is TODAY either at the meeting or by email!
March 8, 2011 (Tuesday) - Missouri Vet School Rep Visit
Location: HamSmith 216
Time: Common Exam Time (12:40 to 2:00pm)
Description: A representative will be making his way up here from Missouri to visit
schools in the area, and UNH is on his list of stops! Whether this school is one of your top
choices or you just want to find out more about the different vet schools out there, be sure
to come to this informational session to learn about this southern school. Stay tuned for the
time and place as the travel plans become finalized.
March 21, 2011 (Monday)-RVC Visit
Location: Rudman G89
Time: 8PM
Description: London’s Royal Veterinary College is sending a representative to UNH for a
presentation. We encourage everyone to have an open mind about international vet schools
and to come and hear about what RVC has to offer.
March 22, 2011 (Tuesday)-Club Meeting
Location: Rudman G89
Time: 8PM
Description: See the description for the meeting on March 7th.
March 25, 2011 (Friday)-Trip to Angell in Boston, MA
Location: Angell Animal Hospital
Time: Approximately 7am- early evening
Description: We will be leaving UNH Friday morning by the Amtrak trains and spending
the day at Angell. The plan is to get there on time for their morning rounds and then we will
be breaking up into groups to rotate through different stations at the hospital. They are
excited to have us and we should be seeing some great stuff! Be aware that we still have
classes on this Friday and the tickets for the train are about $30-$35 (depending on how
many people sign up). Please email for more information and sign up by MARCH 7!