This episode of The Black Doctors Podcast features Dr. Derecka Alexander, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine currently practicing in Las Vegas, Nevada. During our chat, she talks about a typical day in her life. She works primarily with dogs and cats and functions in an extremely robust practice that includes anesthetizing AND operating on her patients.
In this episode, she provides fantastic information for students interested in pursuing Veterinary Medicine. She speaks about the significance of shadowing and volunteering in the field. Veterinary Medicine programs are few and extremely competitive, but Dr. Alexander provides some tips to help you succeed. In addition to reflecting on her pathway into the profession, she talks about the many different sub-specialties available to Doctors of Veterinary Medicine. She wraps up by discussing how Veterinarians are tasked with navigating what is best for the patient, with what is best for the clients/owners.
Do you know anyone who loves animals and is thinking about becoming a veterinarian? This is the episode for them. Dr. Alexander is available on Instagram and Linked In and is passionate about being a resource and increasing diversity in the field.
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