Susie Clohessy

5th Year Student

I was born in Perth but spent most of my childhood in different country towns in Western Australia. We moved back to Perth for high school. I am one of six kids, and we all chose very different career paths which makes for interesting dinner time conversation, especially the veterinary vs. doctor banter! I have definitely caught the travel bug and have been lucky to travel to some amazing places since leaving school, including Rio, Jordan, Egypt, India, Nepal, Spain and France. I have wanted to be a Vet for as long as I can remember, and so was seriously excited to be accepted into Murdoch’s Vet School. And it has been a marvellous adventure from day dot when we got a farm tour on the back of the farm manager’s ute. I am so excited about finishing uni and using all the skills and knowledge that the amazing staff at Murdoch have equipped me with as I begin life as a vet.

What has been your most frightening experience at Vet School?
I think sometimes older students exaggerate parts of the course to make the juniors a bit nervous, but my apprehension was always worse than the reality. Although final year exams were pretty frightening come to think of it…

What was your grossest experience while studying to be a vet?
One experience that comes to mind was a call out to a cow, which had recently given birth but hadn’t passed the placenta. The vet told me it would smell bad but I doubt I will ever smell anything so offensive ever again!

What has been the best part of going through Vet School?
I loved being in the hospital setting and the exposure to the passion and wisdom that the staff have for their specialties. It was great to start putting the theory we’d been learning for several years into practice and reminded me why I chose and love the Veterinary industry.

What do your family and friends think of you becoming a Vet?
My family and friends are really proud of me as they have seen the hard slog and commitment it has taken to finally get there. They think it is pretty great I am a Vet and my doctor sisters are intrigued in the similarities and differences of veterinary and human medicine.

What was your favourite part of filming?
It was interesting to see how other students reacted in front of the camera and there was definitely some natural talent.