Vet Partners Nusa Bestari Medical Centre is where I had the pleasure of completing my

veterinary internship from July 7 to July 26, 2025. This internship allowed me to integrate my

theoretical knowledge from my veterinary coursework into the actual practice of clinical

veterinary medicine. After being exposed to the clinics, I learned how to care for patients and

deal with professionals, which gave me an understanding of how veterinarians practice their

profession.

I had the chance to see and help with several clinical cases involving small animal practice,

especially with cats and dogs. I was invited to cases dealing with the skin, the gastrointestinal

tract, the kidneys, and the lungs, and emergencies as well. Helping manage the respiratory

distress of amniotic fluid obstruction of the nose and lungs of newborn kittens was one of the

cases I will never forget. I learned the techniques of emergency neonatal care of airway

obstruction, respiratory stimulation, and supportive care, so I am really grateful to the

veterinarian who taught me this. This experience will be etched in my mind forever because of

how important fast actions, gentle hands, and clinical thinking are to help save the life of

something so fragile in need of help.

Besides the case exposure, I utilized some basic diagnostic equipment, such as blood testing

machines and rapid diagnostic tests. I learned to interpret some blood parameters, like those

for the kidneys and the liver, which help in determining diseases and monitoring their progress.

I also supported basic tasks such as animal handling, blood drawing, cleaning of wounds,

giving drugs, and keeping the clinic clean and safe for the patients and staff, all under the

supervision of a veterinarian.

Importantly, I also learned some crucial soft skills for the profession. I saw how the

veterinarians spoke to pet owners, explained their problems, and maintained calmness and

composure to help the owners remain calm and stress-free. I learned that for a veterinarian tocommand the attention of the client, there should be some level of trust, which is achieved

through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism. I also learned teamwork and

time management skills while working with veterinarians, nurses, and other clinic staff.

Summarily, I am glad for the internship opportunity I got at The Vet Partners Nusa Bestari

Medical Centre. The internship was very impactful on my academic and professional life as it

strengthened my interests and passion for veterinary medicine. It made me realize that I have

a lot to achieve, and I am eager to develop a lot of skills and knowledge to assist in animal

welfare and clinical veterinary medicine as a veterinarian.

By: Chai Zhi Ning 161241060