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I attended La Sierra University in Riverside, I graduated from University of California,
Calif., to earn a bachelor's degree in Davis, with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry
business management. I have gained and a master’s in business administration. I
experience with small animal, large animal, worked at a small animal general practice and
and exotic medicine. Currently, I am an emergency hospital for years. I am interested
interested in both equine medicine and in small animal emergency medicine.
wildlife rehabilitation.
Tiffany Tolbert Wayne Tsang
The student chapter of the American Association of Equine
Practitioners participated in the April 9, 2017 Low-cost
Equine Health Care Day in Santa Clarita, Calif., to put into
practice equine safety, physical exam skills, critical
thinking and client communication skills, working with
area veterinarians Hillary Carroll, Neil Gray and – a 2013
graduate of WesternU - Maia Aerni.
The Journey This is the last of three columns following the class of 2020 through their first year.
Celeste Cruz arrived at WesternU after working at a small emergency and specialty animal
hospital. She has volunteered at animal shelters, an equine hospital, and a wildlife
rehabilitation facility. She is interested in cardiology and emergency medicine.
On my first day of problem-based learning, I was nervous, excited, and eager to learn. But I hadn’t been a student in
four years and had no idea how to go about studying. This was my greatest challenge. I tried studying alone, with
friends, in silence, and with music blasting, struggling to find what worked.
I like how the instructors are dedicated to our growth and success as doctors. With their guidance, the curriculum
Celeste Cruz DVM ’20 seemed less intimidating and the learning process was easier.
They continually told us to schedule a no-studying day, so that we had a life and school balance. I remember having my kitchen table covered
with open books and thinking to myself there was no way that was possible.
Throughout the school year, I’d constantly have to remind myself that taking a break to hang with friends, exercise, or cruise through Netflix was
a necessity.
It’s hard to believe that the first year of vet school is over. Fellow classmates, we studied hard and played hard during our first year together. I’m
grateful to be a part of a DVM class that is united and supportive of each other. I know that I couldn’t have finished the year without their help. I
am ready to see what the next three years have in store for us.
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Calif., to earn a bachelor's degree in Davis, with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry
business management. I have gained and a master’s in business administration. I
experience with small animal, large animal, worked at a small animal general practice and
and exotic medicine. Currently, I am an emergency hospital for years. I am interested
interested in both equine medicine and in small animal emergency medicine.
wildlife rehabilitation.
Tiffany Tolbert Wayne Tsang
The student chapter of the American Association of Equine
Practitioners participated in the April 9, 2017 Low-cost
Equine Health Care Day in Santa Clarita, Calif., to put into
practice equine safety, physical exam skills, critical
thinking and client communication skills, working with
area veterinarians Hillary Carroll, Neil Gray and – a 2013
graduate of WesternU - Maia Aerni.
The Journey This is the last of three columns following the class of 2020 through their first year.
Celeste Cruz arrived at WesternU after working at a small emergency and specialty animal
hospital. She has volunteered at animal shelters, an equine hospital, and a wildlife
rehabilitation facility. She is interested in cardiology and emergency medicine.
On my first day of problem-based learning, I was nervous, excited, and eager to learn. But I hadn’t been a student in
four years and had no idea how to go about studying. This was my greatest challenge. I tried studying alone, with
friends, in silence, and with music blasting, struggling to find what worked.
I like how the instructors are dedicated to our growth and success as doctors. With their guidance, the curriculum
Celeste Cruz DVM ’20 seemed less intimidating and the learning process was easier.
They continually told us to schedule a no-studying day, so that we had a life and school balance. I remember having my kitchen table covered
with open books and thinking to myself there was no way that was possible.
Throughout the school year, I’d constantly have to remind myself that taking a break to hang with friends, exercise, or cruise through Netflix was
a necessity.
It’s hard to believe that the first year of vet school is over. Fellow classmates, we studied hard and played hard during our first year together. I’m
grateful to be a part of a DVM class that is united and supportive of each other. I know that I couldn’t have finished the year without their help. I
am ready to see what the next three years have in store for us.
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