Liverpool interview Flashcards
1
Q
why do you want to be a vet?
A
- strong connection to animals
- seeing strays in greece made me make a change even at a young age
- want to help those without a voice
- one health very important
- interested in conservation
- work experience showed how rewarding being a vet is
2
Q
why liverpool?
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- vet fest on leahurst campus
- amazing high tech facilities
- met great people, students and staff
- emphasis on clinical skills compared to other universities
- professional skills module important as i want to learn how to communicate with owners as well as the vets i saw on work experience
- spiral curriculum works well for how i learn
3
Q
opportunities at liverpool
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- research project in year 3 to focus on personal interests
- 3 month exchange program to see a global perspective and diverse cases
- 26 weeks placement is important for emphasis on practical skills
4
Q
fluid rate calculations
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- calculated based on weight
4ml/kg/hour for the first 10kg of mass
2ml/kg/hour for the second 10kg of mass (11-20kg)
1ml/kg/hour for any kg of mass above 20kg
5
Q
what skills do you have to be a vet?
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- compassion and empathy
- good communication and teamwork- D of E
- practical skills from doing biology and chemistry and scientific knowledge
- ethical point of view
6
Q
pros of selective dog breeding
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- reduces inheritable diseases as the genes that contain the disease can be bred out
- it makes dogs better at jobs such as hunting dogs, police dogs by reinforcing stamina
- creates unique breeds which are desired
7
Q
cons of selective dog breeding
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- irresponsible breeders- abuse, unhealthy puppies
- reduction in gene pool if inbreeding occurs causing genetic disorders in offspring
- popular sire effect- animals with desired traits is bred repeatedly so undesirable traits spread rapidly
8
Q
what is animal welfare?
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assessment of wellbeing related to the 5 freedoms
- free from hunger and thirst
- free from discomfort
- free from pain and injury
- expression of normal behaviour
- free from distress
9
Q
how do you plan to overcome challenges?
A
- ask other vets for advice
- if not possible, try and stay calm and communicate the information to the owner
10
Q
badger culling
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- reduces risk of transmission to cattle
- badgers are carriers of micobacterium bovis so are shot to prevent transmission
- gassing used to be common but is now banned
11
Q
for badger culling
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- reduction in bovine tb
- lowers costs for farmers
- science proves that badger culling does reduce bovine tb cases
12
Q
against badger culling
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- does not eradicate bovine tb
- kills a protected species
- has consequences on the ecosystem
13
Q
alternatives to badger culling
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- badger vaccination
- more and cattle testing
- developing effective cattle vaccines
14
Q
a case seen in a practice
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- a cat came in with a large open wound full of maggots
- the decision to put the cat down was made and this was difficult to communicate to the owners but the cat was in a lot of discomfort
- another cat had a bladder stone low down in the urethra and had to be put down as it couldn’t be removed
- very difficult to tell owners as they weren’t expecting it
15
Q
personal strengths
A
- communication from dofe and job
- curiosity shown from mooc
- compassion one health
16
Q
personal weaknesses
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- stressed easily- leads to high performance but not best for my mental health
- to change this i try to chill and do things i enjoy
17
Q
benefits of being a vet
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- being able to help and improve animal welfare
- varied career opportunities
- secure profession with global demand
18
Q
challenges of being a vet
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- emotional stress of witnessing euthanasia and animal abuse
- high workload and long hours
- physical demands from surgery and moving animals
- salary is lower than human medics which is wrong
- people not insuring their pets can make it difficult to offer best care when owner may not be able to afford it and abandoning treatment due to cost is difficult
19
Q
prefrontal cortex
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- proven that damage to pfc can lead to exaggerated emotional response like aggression/ fear
- pfc is repsonsable for emotional regulation which is needed for bonding behaviours
20
Q
greek charities
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- animal action greece 1959
- started working with welfare group artemis after greek wildfires
- temporary practice set up in taxarchis- -sterilisation programme
21
Q
stray animals in greece
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- shelter on the outskirts of athens is an abandoned house set up by MALA charity
- over 3 million strays in greece
- locals don’t neuter due to costs and lack of education
- recent legislation mandates neutering and stricter penalties for animal abuse
22
Q
next steps for stray greek animals
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- increasing public awareness
- support for shelters and organisations
- seek help from international welfare organisations
23
Q
one health
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- interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health
- prevents zoonotic diseases by detecting and preventing early
- all 3 components are addressed to lead to better policies that benefit all species
- promotes collaboration across human medicine, vet medicine and ecology
- food safety relies on one health
24
Q
what experience do you have?
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- 2 weeks vet practice
- cattery
- dairy farm
- beef cattle farm
- animal sanctuary
25
Q
how do you cope with stress
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- i prioritise tasks and if i can’t get everything done then i tell myself that it’s okay, 4 a levels i’ve had to priority certain subjects during times of exams and work experience
- i manage stress by spending time with friends and family, watching movies and listening to mindfulness music and sounds
26
Q
example of working in a team
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- D of E, worked to navigate and plan routes and problem solved when we got lost even in extremely hot weather
27
Q
tell us about you
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- tell a level subjects
- languages spanish
- travel id like to do all capitals in europe
- interest in history of the places i visit e.g cathedrals
- interested in how geography history science english all links together
- photography, film and tv
28
Q
how have i overcome challenges
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- emotional stress and high workload- academic deadlines- time management and prioritising and asked for advice
- difficult conversations- a teammate in a group was not putting effort into their part of the project, had to confront with empathy at the right time to see if they needed any help and it finally helped the group
-a time when i’ve gone against instinct such as refusing treatment due to lack of insurance- stepping back from a practical to ensure everyone had a go, instinct to take control in high pressure situations but i stepped back which required trust
29
Q
familiarity with species
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- CATS have at home, cattery and animal rescue
- DOGS grandparents, vet practices
- RODENTS had rats and mice
- HORSES always found fascinating but no direct experience but learned in MOOC
- PIGS animal welfare MOOC centred around the welfare of pigs
- COWS dairy farm and beef farm
-SHEEP no experience but watched anatomy video to ensure well rounded
30
Q
why nottingham?
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- personal and professional skills module important to replicate what i saw on work experience
- clinical practice from day 1 important so that nothing comes as a surprise in practice
- research project allows me to explore personal interest
- state of the art facilities
-small class sizes for a more personalised experience
