The clinical phase of veterinary medical training is one that students are always looking forward to, right from their inception into vet school. This is the period when the students are exposed to the practical aspects of the profession.
It's been more than 2 weeks that 500-level students have been in different sections of the clinical group; the VNO interviewed some students to know their experiences so far in each section.
A. Small Animal Medicine Clinics
Fatihah:
The small animal clinic has been really good. We have been learning a lot. So far, I have learned how to take history, some drugs to administer for certain diseases, and the dos and don'ts of a clinician.
Imisi:
The clinic has been amazing. Treating Parvo infections has reminded me of the joy of being a vet.
B. Poultry Clinics
Saheed:
The clinic is totally different from the previous phase of veterinary medicine. In the group I am in, I can see and partake physically in the practical, which is better than cramming, and as a result, most of the cases I have seen retain easily in my memory. I hope to see many more cases and learn further from subsequent rotations.
C. Large Animal Medicine Clinics
Favour:
The clinic has been very interesting and stressful. Though I have gathered experience treating cattle and pigs, I have really gained more insight into how to manage large animals, ranging from their housing, nutrition, and treatment. I was also exposed to what the veterinary market looks like outside school.
D. Veterinary Diagnostic II Clinics (pathology)
Busari:
The clinic here has been exciting and stressful, but very educational. The previous year was full of theories, but now more are being pumped into our heads. I have been able to adapt to the stress involved in standing for hours (smile), and I can now describe lesions, write and interpret a PM report, and lastly, do a postmortem without any iota of fear.
E. Veterinary Diagnostic I Clinics (Microbiology and Parasitology)
Rhoda:
The clinic has been interesting but a bit stressful. However, I have learned more than I bargained for within the short time I spent in this clinic. I have learned how to perform floatation and sedimentation tests to determine parasites in faeces. How to carry out blood smears, gram staining techniques, sensitivity tests, and a lot more have been exposed to us in the lab.
Michael:
The clinic has been engaging and worthwhile. It serves as a revision avenue for what we have learned in paraclinical class. I can see more practical aspects of microbiology and parasitology than the previous year.
F. Veterinary Theriogenology Clinics
Roqeeb:
The system was really strange to me at first, but now I am coping and enjoying every single experience the clinic comes with. So far, I have learned about rectal palpation, instruments used in determining the oestrus cycle, and artificial insemination.
G. Veterinary Surgery Clinics
Dolapo:
The clinic has been educational, fascinating, and informative so far. I have garnered various experiences from knowing and identifying the equipment for both small animal and large animal surgery. Also, we have been exposed to how to handle cases of aural haematoma and cherry eye.
Samuel:
Surgery has been interesting and enlightening. We actually did what we have done before, but it's more practical than theoretical. I have learned how to handle most surgical instruments, read X-ray film, and suture a wound.
H. Veterinary Public Health:
Olabisi:
The VPH clinic is fine and interesting. I have learned how to administer different vaccines and the necessary precautions to take. Antemortem and postmortem inspections were also conducted thoroughly.
Akinpelumi:
VPH is interesting but stressful. I have been exposed to vaccination programmes and how to vaccinate dogs against rabies. I also learned about zoonotic diseases in detail and how to conduct a thorough meat inspection.
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