The Job Search Begins

After not receiving an equine internship for next year, I ventured out into the job hunt. I started my search by looking at job posting on the AABP (American Association of Bovine Practitioners) website. I narrowed my search to jobs that encouraged new graduates to apply, with opportunities to work with cows and horses exclusively. I contacted a number of clinics and started hearing back from a few clinics.

Given the current class and clinical rotations structure at Cornell, I have completed enough classroom credits to graduate in May without having to take classes during what is termed A-B Distributions, a 9-week period of time. I had an externship set-up with a clinic in California and decided that I should drive to California, taking time to interview with clinics along the way, and see the country. This is last time block before my "real life" begins.

My first interview was with Granville Veterinary Service in Granville, NY. The practice area is about 90 minutes from my parents’ farm, right on the Vermont/New York border. I enjoyed my time with the practice and my former equine vet Sarah - now works for the clinic, an added bonus. The clinic took an active interest in me - generously feeding and housing me (what is to become a common theme for my trip).

Between my first and second interviews - I jetted back to Broadalbin for a brief amount of time with the family - then onto Ithaca for much needed packing before my voyage westward.