Tailoring Vet Med

My Journey Into Veterinary Medicine

My name is Taylor Tramontano, a graduate from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Biology seeking to apply my STEM background to the world of veterinary medicine. This page is dedicated to documenting my experiences with biology, research, and adorable animals through images and explanations! Follow along to watch how I tailor veterinary science to my personal interests in preparation for veterinary school.

VME6811

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Shelter Animal Physical Health

This course was my favorite of the three and included lectures/assignments that discussed recognizing, maintaining, and implementing protocols necessary to maintain shelter animals physical health.

My Own Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The final project required for this course was quite fun, as it consisted of creating my very own SOP for the shelter of my choice. Since I am a volunteer, I chose to develop an SOP for the Humane Society of Greater Miami.

An SOP is a document that outlines the recognition, treatment protocol, and aftercare for a specific problem present in the shelter. I determined my SOP topic to be recognizing and treating Feline Calicivirus. My SOP outlined the signs & symptoms present with Calicivirus, how to properly treat it, and how to prevent disease outbreak in the shelter: