Granddaughter Accepted to Veterinary College!
@DeborahDiane (40295)
Laguna Woods, California
March 11, 2018 8:57pm CST
Our second oldest granddaughter has officially been accepted to one of the Veterinary graduate schools she applied to! She is still waiting to hear for the other three before she makes a final decision where she will go, but she was so excited to be accepted to one of them!
We have been told that it is harder to get into vet school than it is medical school, so this is a major accomplishment for her. She finishes up her undergraduate degree in pre-veterinary medicine in June and then she'll be off to graduate school!
Her grandfather on the other side of the family is a retired veterinarian in Northern California and has been a major help and inspiration to her. She used to help in his clinic when she was in high school. Perhaps someday she will fill his shoes in the veterinary clinic he still owns.
Once she makes her final school choice, she can start to relax and move forward with her life. We're so happy for her!
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Mar 18
That is outstanding! Congratulations to her!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Mar 18
@JamesHxstatic - Thank you! We are so happy for her. She has worked hard and really deserves this.
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@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Mar 18
I worked as a receptionist in a vet clinic back in the early 80s and found out that it takes a long time to become a veterinarian because of the many species they have to work with. The vet in that clinic worked on dogs, cats, equines and bovines so he really had extensive training. I listened when he told his assistant that the most affordable way to get a degree was to go to school in Mexico, I'm not sure I'd want to do that though, they aren't known for tolerating women.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Mar 18
@rebelann - Thanks for that comment. Yes, it takes a long time. It took her 5 years to get her B.S. degree because she had to do both a small animal and large animal internship. She also worked in a vet clinic to help pay her way to college. The Vet School she has been accepted to is in the Caribbean, which appeals to her, but it is a long way to travel back and forth from California very often. She has also applied to closer schools, so she is waiting to hear from them. The cost of each school and the financial aid offered will make a difference, too. We'll see how it works out!
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@rebelann (112873)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Mar 18
Yeah, I heard it can take over 12 years to finally become a certified Veterinarian @DeborahDiane how long will she have to study before she can choose which animals she would be specializing in?
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@rebelann - I'm not sure how long the entire process will take. I will know more after she makes a final school choice and gets started. I feel as if the whole world is starting to open up to her, although she has a long road ahead.
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@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane It's my pleasure. If I am in your area, she will be my personal vet for Shadow, Mousy, and Putot. My children would love her.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Shavkat - Shadow, Mousy and Putot sound like wonderful pets!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Shavkat - Thank you so much!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@mydanods - Thank you! We can almost feel her joy, too. She has wanted this for a very long time.
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@JudyEv - I don't think she will mind the work at all. She loves working with animals and she is very bright and energetic.
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@JudyEv - We are so happy for her. She has worked so hard towards this, and I'm so relieved that she has been accepted to at least one of the schools where she applied. Once she hears from the others, she will make a final decision. I know she has years of hard work ahead.
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@JudyEv (340256)
• Rockingham, Australia
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane If she is fulfilling her dream, she won't mind the work.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Hannihar - She should hear from all the schools by the end of March. Then she has to make a final decision. I look forward to hearing more about her final choice, soon!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Hannihar - We are so happy she has stuck with it so far. She has a long way to go, but is certainly headed in the right direction!
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane
Deborah-Diane, I hope she finds the right one for her. That is so cool that she wants to be a vet.
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@GardenGerty (160708)
• United States
12 Mar 18
That is very exciting. We will look forward to hearing how she fares with the other schools and which one she chooses.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@GardenGerty - I'll let everyone know when she makes a final decision. She is in agony waiting to hear from the other schools, too.
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
12 Mar 18
Grats to her!
Hope she makes the right choice.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@allen0187 - Thanks! I'm sure she will be thrilled with her choice, once she gets to the new school and starts her classes.
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@marguicha (223129)
• Chile
12 Mar 18
Congratulations! You must be very proud of her.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@marguicha - I am proud of her, but also happy to see her hard work has paid off. She deserves this, she has worked towards it for so long.
@crossbones27 (49491)
• Mojave, California
12 Mar 18
That's awesome and so happy not another lawyer or business person. We should get back to the down to earth living, not what can make me the most money but what makes me happy and want to do better.
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@crossbones27 (49491)
• Mojave, California
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane Very cool miss lady and neat she respected her grandfather so much.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@crossbones27 - Yes, she is very sweet towards all her grandparents!
@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@crossbones27 - I am sure this is a career which will make her very happy. She grew up with a vet for a grandfather (her Dad's father), and it is something she has always wanted to do. I'm glad it will be possible.
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@LadyDuck (471468)
• Switzerland
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane I have two friends (both women) who are veterinarians. They love their jobs more than doctors.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@LadyDuck - That is good to hear. I think it is a wonderful profession for her.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@LadyDuck - I have heard it is a very complex type of medicine because different breeds of animals can be very different on the inside, be susceptible to different illnesses, etc. She has lots of hard work ahead!
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@Courtlynn (67083)
• United States
12 Mar 18
She must be so excited! Congrats to her
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Courtlynn - Thank you! We are very excited for her!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@Docdrl - Thank you so much!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
12 Mar 18
Hi! Congratulations! That is a big achievement. I am happy for you and your granddaughter. 
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@mlgen1037 - Thank you! We are so happy for her!
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@mlgen1037 (29886)
• Manila, Philippines
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane indeed. I would too.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
12 Mar 18
Hearty Congratulations to her...As an equine Vet I know that is big challenge she has taken in her life ...and I wish her all the best to reach the great heights of the success like her father and render her valuable services to needy animals! Thanks @DeborahDiane! God bless!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@AKRao24 - Thank you so much. It means a lot coming from someone who is currently an equine Vet. I have great admiration for vets who work with horses!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane , I am really happy for your grand daughter and I congratulate you as a proud grand mother, God bless you all! Thanks!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@AKRao24 - Thank you so much! We are proud of her!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@marlina - Thank you! We were so pleased that she has been accepted to at least one of the schools. Now, we just have to wait and see which one she chooses!
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@nanette64 (20364)
• Fairfield, Texas
12 Mar 18
That is wonderful news @DeborahDiane . Since I love critters so much, I should have been a Vet, but then again; when the sad stuff hits like having to put an animal down, it would break my heart too much.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@nanette64 - I know what you mean. I cried so hard both times we had to put a dog down. I don't think I could go through it again!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@DianneN - Thanks so much! She has worked so hard for this for so many years, it is wonderful to know that she will definitely be able to see it through to the end. I can't wait to find her her final choice!
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@DianneN - I think the desire to care for other creatures, either human or animal, is something that you are born with (or without). We are very proud of her!
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
13 Mar 18
@DeborahDiane I'm sure she will make you proud. Our Stacy went to Harvard and Cornell Vet school. Her grandfather was a physician. Medicine must be in the blood.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@just4him - Thanks so much. We are so happy for her!
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@LindaCPearson (2240)
• United States
13 Mar 18
That is wonderful and quite an accomplishment. I have heard that vet school is harder to get in than medical school. I hope she helps many needy animals in her future career.
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@DeborahDiane (40295)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Mar 18
@LindaCPearson - Thanks so much! I hope everything continues to work out for her!
