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The Veterinary Career Most People Never See
What does a laboratory animal veterinarian actually do, and how do they impact animal health, human medicine, and scientific discovery?
Dr. Jeffrey Kim is a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian whose path into veterinary medicine didn't go exactly as planned.
In this episode of Vet Life Reimagined, Jeffrey takes us behind the scenes of laboratory animal medicine, from caring for a variety of species to collaborating with scientists and specialists advancing research. We also explore the changing future of animal models in research and why animal welfare and high-quality science go hand in hand.
But this conversation goes far beyond one veterinary specialty. Jeffrey has spent years involved in veterinary school admissions and mentoring aspiring veterinarians. He shares what makes an application stand out, why loving animals isn't enough to explain why veterinary medicine, and the importance of helping admissions committees understand the person behind the application.
We also talk about mentorship, humility, work-life balance, staying curious, learning from the people around you, and Jeffrey's advice to “say yes to opportunity.”
Resources & References Mentioned
- Video episode on YouTube
- Key Takeaways and applications podcast guide
- Episode with Nicole Dickerson, a veterinary technician who went from clinical practice to lab animal
- Inspira Advantage
- AAVMC / VMCAS — The Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) is the centralized application service used to apply to participating veterinary medical schools.
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)
- American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)
- American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP)
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