Veterinary Mentorship

Maggie Walker

My Mentor

• Dr. Susan Oltman• VeterinarianTridelphia Veterinary Clinic3900 Ten Oaks RoadGlenelg, MD 21737

What I Learned• Why laser surgery is used• What a snap test is and how

it works• How to perform a simple

check-up• What a cat and dog uterus

looks like (uterine horn) • How declawing works• What an IV catheter is• Dental work• Bandaging

Most Valuable Insight

Most of the staff in the clinic had different majors before they decided to work with animals.

Unexpected Information

• Don’t have to take Anatomy and Physiology

• Vet school is very standard. The professors pick your classes and there is a passing grade

• First viewing of gore (WARNING: Picture on right is graphic. Not for the squeamish)

Do I Still Want to Become a Vet?

• Yes!• This is something that I’m interested in• Not afraid of blood and gore• Still love animals

Other Members of the Tridelphia Veterinary Clinic