The end of term was a week last Friday and now I’ve finally managed to find some time to get this end of year blog done. Stuff essential for inclusion in this final 4th year entry include; whatever I can now remember about the last week of term, current ems involvements and plans for the summer…

The last week of term wasn’t especially exciting as time was still heavily taken up by the equine rotation, though there were a couple of parties and also some end of term essential organisations.
End of term parties consisted of a little gathering at the vet nurses on Wednesday to celebrate Elle’s 21st and a footballers/footballer’s wives party at the girls house to celebrate the last day of term. For this final party my little sis Hannah and her boyfriend came over to experience an infamous vet party first hand. To be fair the girl’s party was pretty tame but I think most people had gone home, no doubt getting away from Langford was the majority’s priority. Comedy antics at the pty were minimal though there was some quality pole dancing by numerous guests (obviously myself included).
As far as end of term general organisation goes…
The panto is pretty much solely in the hands of Honor as I’ve taken a major step back, though no doubt I’ll be involved in the final production. Reason for the step back are time constraints and some slight group friction.
The spay clinic team has been sorted and consists of Me, Mat, Jim, Laura, Kate and Em. The idea is to raise as much money as possible next year to get loads of the year away to somewhere exotic that requires free veterinary neutering. Hopefully I’ll be able to sort out some musical events to get some cash together, other thoughts include themed bar nights, an end of term fete, sponsored events…etc
Levator Ani are currently on hold till we can get our selves in gear for the Soiree next term, though it’s yet to be confirmed that we’re actually playing. No doubt will all get sorted and practices will commence when next term starts.
The final year calendar has been sorted and the theme for our year is tv shows. It looks like I’m going to be present in a couple of months, once in supermarket sweep with the house plus Kate, again in a stars in their eyes type one for Levator and Blue Juice and also with the majority of the year’s male constituents in match of the day (for all those who play 5 a side in the EDC).

As far as work is concerned over the last week of term the priority was to make it through equine unscathed and to not have to repeat due to any last minute mistakes. Thankfully all went well and after collecting my results today I somehow managed to come away with a merit in the rotation, comments were: enthusiastic and pro-active (was pleased to see hyperactive wasn’t to follow).
Final thoughts on the equine rotation are… A tiring three weeks were the majority of the time I felt like I was treading around egg shells just to keep the working environment friendly. However I’ve learnt masses both medically and practically, and most important I think I now have a fair grasp on the overall veterinary perspective of equine work, I now feel I could go back to my notes and my brain would slot the info into the appropriate areas of equine work, now that it has a vague idea what it entails.
The next rotation when I return is small animal medicine2, which after a whole summer of small animal work should hopefully go fine.

Last but most important section, my summer…
In all other summers of vetschool I’ve achieved great mind broadening excursions to some amazing places, and though this summer has a definite holiday perk there’s no way it’s going to stand up to past experiences. The reason for this is 11wks of ems eclipsing my summer; I’ve just completed a wk at my foster practice in Derby which was good due mainly to the fact that it’s nice to be away from uni and not being constantly assessed. At the end of the week I joined the practice in a 5a side football competition and though Scarsdale FC weren’t the most pedally gifted (I’m such a geek) we did ace our last game and certainly were strong contenders for the sportsmanship award. After 5a side there was free food on behalf of a drug company, and then I went off to meet the lads in Derby for a big Blue note (indie club) session. Highlight of the night has to be that I’m in touch with a vet I met on the social after a shameful super sleazy manoeuvre involving a phone number and napkin type item.
Further ems this summer includes 2wks in Bristol doing CAS wks (being a slave check monkey), 2wks with big K down south learning from the master, 3wks in Derby at multiple small practices and 2wks near Bristol doing small also.
In the small amount of time I have available off I’ve got half a week sorted camping down Devon with the old 6th form mates, and I’m doing my three day stint at Vetsim, so will no doubt see some avid fans there. However the big trip of the summer this year is Greece with the family for three weeks. All five of us are spending 2wks in an apartment in Crete and then Rich, Han and I are off island hopping for a week, with stops at Santorini and Athens, should be fantastic.

Well I feel that’s enough I for the final 4th year entry, next time I write I’ll officially be in final year, though technically that started with the first rotation 7wks ago, plus everyone in foster refers to me as final year which still causes a twinch of anxiety every time I hear it, I know finals are far too ridiculously close for comfort. However on the bright side I’ve already sat all my written exams plus I’ve got a whole year of practical work to get this vet lark filed appropriately in my head before I start revising for the 7end of year vivas that decide if you’re going to make a safe vet of appropriate ability.
So now it’s gin up and soldier on for what has potential to be an interesting, fulfilling, sunshine involved and always alcohol fuelled summer.
TTFN xx