Through the Student's Eyes: A Reflection on Interning at PfA

 

A blog in Collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team, The Vet Diaries and People for Animals (PfA), Banglore

A blog written: By Namrata Sahoo 






IVSA India recently partnered with PfA Bangalore to offer passionate and driven veterinary students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in wildlife clinical practice, care, and management. One such student—a member of IVSA India and the voice behind the budding blog The Vet Diaries—has penned a sincere and compelling account of her time at the centre, capturing both the challenges and revelations of the experience.

This blog encapsulates the journey, the learning, and the unforgettable moments that shaped it. 

Read more at –

https://www.thevetdiaries.com/2025/04/from-nerves-to-confidence-my-pfa.html






A blog in Collaboration with International Veterinary Students' Association (IVSA), India Magazine team, The Vet Diaries and People for Animals (PfA), Banglore

A blog written: By Namrata Sahoo 




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