Tasmiya

I’m very indecisive about my blog template. I keep chopping and changing willy nilly.

In other news, I have decided to sit for my Membership. This could very well go along the same lines as all my other half baked ideas ie. NOT EVENTUATING AT ALL. Please make dua I can be the good student, study hard and more importantly pass the dang thing.

It’s been years since I actually studied FOR AN EXAM, which is completely different to studying to learn, you see. Exams and I don’t get along very well. We knew each other quite well about 10 years ago and when I finally dumped him, it was such a relief. Liberation.

Getting reacquainted with him will be really awkward. So anyway, I’ve spent a mini fortune on textbooks and a colleague has graciously offered a few of his textbooks and photocopies of relevant bits and pieces. The College recommends aiming for about 2 or more years of study before actually sitting for exams and they will organise a mentor should I request one. When to study? I will need to wait for the kids to sleep before I can sit down and do serious study so I don’t have tons of time on my hands. I’m going to have to be vigilant with time management and stick to a study program. Any ideas?

InshaAllah, I’m also planning to increase my hours at work. I am finding a few hours once a week just isn’t enough. I’m losing my diagnostic skills and to be honest, I’m getting lazy knowing that other vets will be there to take over my cases. I don’t want to be the sort of vet who wreaks havoc and comes back one week later when all the damage has been fixed. OK. That sounded a tad melodramatic but I hope you get the gist.

Please keep me in your duas. I need ‘em!

Alyndabear, I thought about just putting this in the comment section but then got worried you might miss it.

There isn’t really much in the way of preparation when it comes to taking your rabbits to the vet. Make sure they have water in their cage and maybe some food. The car trip isn’t usually stressful but rabbits are highly strung so it might be an idea to have someone drive while you carry the cage in your lap. Covering the cage so they are in the dark may also help. Don’t try to transport them just sitting in your lap. Plus once you get into the waiting room there may be a dog or two waiting. The rabbits are much safer in a cage or secure box.

Umm..that’s about it I think. The vet will usually give them a check over, ask if you have any concerns and then give them their jabs. From memory I think it’s only calici virus we vaccinate against. Here in QLD rabbits are pests so we don’t see any as pets. When working in Adelaide it was just the calici virus we were worried about. It’s probably the same for you (you’re in WA, right?).

Ok. Hope that helps!