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Sunlei

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4. a decent microscope, some basic supplies and a basic book how to stain slides & what to look for.

Reply to Behind the Aegis (Original post)

Tue Dec 11, 2012, 01:05 PM

Dec 2012

Theres a lot she can learn do right away with a microscope. small blood sample, learn how to do blood counts see heartworm larva, fecal check for worm eggs, ear smear to diagnose yeast or bacteria.

could even get her some culture dishes, she could grow things and test what antibiotic is usefull.

Not a toy microscope, a college Vet student quality microscope. Perhaps ask at a Vet college. Pretty soon to,she could start one at a time of the basic college courses needed and get those out of the way early.

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Question for any vets...What would be a good gift for a 13yo wanting to be a vet? [View all] Behind the Aegis Dec 2012 OP

Get the kid a day working in a vet's office on surgery day, one that will let the kid jtuck004 Dec 2012 #1

I am not a vet, but Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #2

just noticed your post, a great suggestion :) Sunlei Dec 2012 #5

Great minds! :) Curmudgeoness Dec 2012 #6

vet anatomy models? irisblue Dec 2012 #3

a decent microscope, some basic supplies and a basic book how to stain slides & what to look for. Sunlei Dec 2012 #4