Elliott Garber's Blog

Veterinary Capacity Building in Post-Conflict Liberia

This is a guest post by Robert Fathke, a 2015 DVM candidate in the public/corporate track at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He received his MPH at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., with a focus in global health policy. His career goal is to apply veterinary principles through a One Health approach, focusing on interdisciplinary efforts toward global health and sustainable development.

Last summer I traveled to Liberia with Veterinarians Without B...

Rejected by the CDC & What I’m Doing Instead!

I know, I know, it’s been way too long. I love sharing all of your stories and experiences so much that it makes it easy for me to get a little lazy about writing my own blog posts every now and then!

Recent adventure on the northwest coast of Sicily.

But it’s past time for an update. The last few months have been a whirlwind of big decisions here in the Garber household. As the wind and rain of December in Sicily rolled around, I was leaning very strongly towards getting off of active duty in...

Wildlife Medicine & Conservation Program in Belize!

This is a guest post by Price Dickson, a first-year veterinary student at the University of Illinois. You can connect with her on LinkedIn or comment below with any questions.

I participated in the Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic’s Wildlife Medicine and Conservation Program this past January. The program is taught by Dr. Isabel Paquet-Durand, a veterinarian who started the clinic as the country’s only animal hospital for native wildlife.

The program is well-rounded in the types of animals y...

Summer Plans? Check Out the Summer Undergraduate Residency in Public Health.

This is a guest post by Kelsey Mikolajczyk. Kelsey recently finished her undergrad degree and is now working at a small animal clinic while preparing vet school applications for this fall. She enjoys line dancing, kickboxing, and hiking with her two dogs. Connect with her on Twitter here!

Rabies, salmonella, fat content, and instant recess. All these things may seem unrelated, but they really have a lot in common! You’ll learn about all of them and more when you participate in the Summer Under...

Veterinary Freelance Writing: How to Make Extra Money with the Skills You Already Have

This is a guest post by Anna O’Brien, a mixed animal veterinarian and writer based in Maryland. I know you’ll all enjoy learning about her experience and strategies for building a business as a freelance writer focusing on pets and other animals.

Hi, folks! Elliott asked me to write a short bit on my experiences as a freelance writer in hopes that I may impart some helpful tips for those out there who may be writing and not getting published, or not getting paid, or otherwise not getting where...

Top 5 Uncommon Veterinary Stories You Don’t Want to Miss

These are five of the most popular stories I shared on Facebook and Twitter over the last couple of weeks. I know those platforms can be a little bit hit or miss at times, so I’m experimenting with a new biweekly wrap-up over here on the blog as well. Enjoy!

#1: A New, More Humane Way to Euthanize Stranded Whales

If you saw an animal slowly suffocating to death—and there was no hope of saving it—what would you do?

This is a question faced by those who respond to whale strandings all over the wor...

Veterinary PhD Programs: Wildlife, Infectious Diseases, Food Safety

A Sicilian mountain town.

Are you ready to take the next step?

You’ve been dreaming of doing something out of the ordinary for quite a while now, but the odds and ends of life keep getting in the way. I know how it is.

So that’s why I’m here again to share about some unique educational opportunities that could be just what you need. These funded PhD programs, located all over the world, will let you explore a new field while opening new windows on an uncommon veterinary career.

You’re not going t...

Pre-Veterinary Internships Abroad: Wildlife Conservation in Botswana

This is a guest post by Ben Daggett, a third-year pre-veterinary student at the University of Vermont. Check out his blog to keep up with future adventures as he pursues a career in conservation medicine. All photos are his own.

Dumela! Have you ever dreamed of doing wildlife research in Africa?

And I don’t mean the Africa that involves 5-star accommodations or air conditioned safari rides. I mean the Africa where your tent is both your place of rest and the only thing between you and the hyena...

Boren Fellowship: Money for International Study

Updated for 2014!

Are you looking for some way to pay for a unique international internship or research opportunity next summer? Or maybe you’re feeling worn out and need an even longer break from the rigors of vet school. How about a year long sabbatical, in which you gain valuable connections and experience while also getting to travel the world?

The Boren Fellowship is a unique program that provides the funding necessary for U.S. graduate students to spend a minimum of 12 weeks and maximum o...

Top 13 Uncommon Veterinary Stories from 2013

Happy New Year, everyone!

I thought it would be fun to do a quick round-up of the most popular stories I shared over social media in 2013. It was so inspiring to browse back through all the photos, articles, videos, blog posts, and job advertisements from the last twelve months.

So without further adieu, here they are, in descending order from least to most popular.

#13

Great news! I passed the ACVPM specialty board exam! Read this new post on the blog for all the information you need about study...