The moments that have stuck with me the most in my journey to veterinary school are the ones that didn’t turn out all right in the end. Perhaps the most notable example of this occurred this past summer, when a sick goat was brought to the clinic I worked at. This goat was so anemic and riddled with parasites that even as Dr. Pruitt began to examine it, the goat stopped breathing and collapsed. He leaped into action, sprinting with the goat into the treatment area. We masked it while he began beating the goat’s chest with his fist, and shouted for someone to get epinephrine. A senior technician began frantically searching for it in the wrong cabinet. I knew that we kept it in the fridge after unpacking the brand-new bottle earlier that day, …show more content…
It was in this moment that I realized this was the type of person, and professional, I wanted to be: one who won’t hesitate to do everything in my power to save a life, and can handle tragedy with grace and …show more content…
I had been toying with the idea of becoming Prevet, but really didn’t have a firm understanding of what that entailed. Deciding to try it out, I contacted my family’s veterinarian and arranged to shadow at her clinic for a week.
That experience was a game-changer. At that clinic I found everything I’d been missing in my conversations with research scientists: these vets possessed vibrant, unjaded passion for animals, and a down to earth practicality that I related to deeply. I remember nervously stepping into the surgery room to watch my first spay, worried that I might not be able to handle the gore. To my surprise, I wasn’t bothered at all, and instead watched in fascination as Dr. Peterson casually described the parts of a dog uterus. After this single experience, I knew that I had found my calling.
My next experience occurred when I shadowed at West Villa Maria Veterinary Clinic, a small mixed practice with only two doctors. The contrast between this and a larger clinic at which I shadowed concurrently was very instructive for me. I observed the close relationships that Dr. Baggs at Villa Maria had with his clients and saw how this aided his ability to treat his patients. I fell in love with the idea of a small-town clinic where this level of familiarity would be
My interest in and understanding of the field of veterinary science has only been heightened with the time I have spent on various valuable work experience placements over recent years, especially during the four weeks in small and mixed animal practices in England, Wales, and Ireland. Spending time in these four very different practices allowed me to observe a wide range of routine and emergency
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When she was little she could only dream of becoming a veterinarian. Now she is fulfilling her dreams as a Veterinary Technician. "Choose a job you love and you will never work a day in your life”(Henry Hernandez). Being a Veterinary Tech is really a lot of fun as long as you are passionate love with animals. One reason to become a Veterinary Tech is because they get to meet new animals and take care of them too. This career is very important because the well-being of animals is just as important as the well-being of humans(Vet Tech Guide). Animals need to be thought of humans just in a different shape. Loving, respecting, and comforting animals is just a small part in the career of a Veterinary Technician; being detail oriented, strong, and being educated are also very important qualities for a veterinary technician to have.
I am extremely interested in pursuing my life career as a veterinary technician because I believe any animal’s welfare and stability is just as important as a human being’s. I absolutely...
After meeting with my academic advisor, I decided to begin my studies as a general studies major, find a job in veterinary medicine, and then change my major depending on what would be most advantageous for my future. In March of 2015, I obtained a job as a veterinary assistant at Animal Emergency Hospital. With no clinical experience on my resume, I started out cleaning crates and hospital linens. Then I subsequently learned techniques for properly restraining the patients for blood draws, radiographs, and examinations. My learning continued every single day, and every day I left work knowing that I wanted nothing more than to be a veterinarian.
When owners take their pets to the clinic, they are understandably anxious about the results and outcome of the visit. While it’s the veterinarian's job to provide care for the animal, it’s also their job to put the owners at ease, reassuring them that their pet will indeed be fine. This communication is vital for building trust, as it lets the owner know what is happening to their animal and gives them confidence in believing that everything will be okay. What’s more, veterinarians that take the time to thoroughly explain procedures and instructions regarding petcare, are teaching pet owners how to better tend to their
The morning air was crisp and the sound of early birds at my bedroom window filled the silence in the house. I don’t remember waking up to my alarm, but I do remember the restless night I had experienced. The sharp pain still lingered in my abdomen identical to how the stench of cigarettes asphyxiates wallpaper. Excruciating pain that kept me from a decent night’s sleep, nevertheless I was excited. It was the first day of my first course in the Veterinary Technician Program. Nothing was going to keep me from attending it, nothing. Although, I couldn’t help but think why was I still in so much pain? There were no complications during my son’s birth back in December, so that can’t be it. The implants that were placed to deter pregnancy were removed after being rejected, but that was well over a month ago. Pushing the thought aside I made the 30 minute journey to school.
Many people have lost their pets and close family members because there is no way to get the help or medical attention that the animal so desperately needed. Every day in the United States, veterinarians are working hard to save animal’s lives. People will always continue to want and to breed pets. Therefore, to help and cure all these pets, a steady stream of veterinarians will be needed for many years to come. Over the years, the requirements and processes to becoming a veterinarian have changed. To become a successful veterinarian one must complete all necessary education and on the job training, be friendly and love animals, and have a burning passion to help both the pet and the pet owner.
In one way or another, I have been taking care of animals my entire life. Growing up, I was completely dedicated to animals, caring for what could be considered a mini zoo. Naturally, as a child, I was set on a career as a veterinarian. Like most children, I was naive about the veterinary profession, but I had plenty of people to warn me about its challenges. Albeit initially discouraged from becoming a veterinarian, my search for a meaningful career not only revived my spark for veterinary medicine but also gave me the maturity and experience necessary to succeed in it.
When I was growing up and always playing with animals, I realized what I might want to do with my life. Since animals are, for the most part, vulnerable and helpless, they need someone to take care of them. For animals in need to survive and carry on, there must be a caring person willing to take time out of their day to care for these animals. This person is responsible for providing care such as feeding, cleaning, giving water and administering medication to animals in veterinary offices, zoos, laboratories or animal hospitals. This person is called a veterinary assistant (Writer).
The complexity and diversity of the animal kingdom has always captivated me. This has resulted in a desire to accomplish a place in Veterinary Nursing. This aspiration has it’s origins in an early family life occupied with animals and pets, a developing interest in the science and wellbeing of animals and an expanding sense of duty for the care we owe to the creatures which convey true companionship and loyalty. Work experience and volunteering has taught me to recognise and appreciate the ‘guardian’ roles performed by the veterinarian and veterinary nurse which has served to increase my determination to pursue a career in a field which has an everlasting effect on animal companionship and welfare, as well as human industry, community and
I once had a dog named Rocky he died since he had been bit by a snake and there was nothing I could have done. There were no veterinarians where I lived. Never had I been so attached to an animal as I was with him. I loved him so much. Ever since then I have had a strong resolve to become a veterinarian and help out an animal that needs it.
There are a multitude of ways that veterinarians contribute to society. Vets work with research, food safety, lab animals, exotic animals, large animals, small animals, and more. Research brings medical, potentially life saving break throughs. Food safety keeps humans and animals safe and healthy. Exotic animal vet’s help with conservation and education. Large animal vet’s keep the meat animals and product animals, such as sheep and their wool, healthy. What is most important to me that veterinarians bring to society is keeping the bond between man and animal strong. Sixty-eight percent of US households has at least one pet. Our pets are what we go home to every night, they are pieces of us that makes us smile on bad days. As a vet, I help
Choosing to become a veterinarian means that you have to put up with working in different environments. Going into further detail about the work environment, www. sites.tufts.edu states, “Not all veterinarians work in a traditional clinic setting. Veterinarians who treat horses and other livestock must travel between their offices and farms or ranches. They work outdoors in all kinds of weather and may have to perform surgery, often under unsanitary conditions. Those working in food safety and inspection also travel to farms, or even slaughterhouses and food-processing plants. Some veterinarians choose to conduct research, and work in a laboratory or office. These veterinarians spend little time working with animals. Veterinarians’ work can sometimes be emotionally stressful, as they deal with sick animals and anxious owners. The workplace can also become noisy due to sick or distressed animals. When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, veterinarians risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched”. Many individuals who choose to become a vet cannot handle the different physical and/or emotional challenges that come with the responsibilities of caring for sickened animals. Veterinarians have to prepare themselves to determine whether an animal gets to live or die in certain
I entered the center completely unprepared for the level of education and hard work that the center demanded, but thrived knowing that I was helping heal animals in peril (many of whom were there directly because of human actions). After many hours of feeding, cage cleaning, and handling dangerous patients, I felt as though I had learned as much from the animals as I had my teachers. However, I also found myself frustrated more often than not when I found a limit to my ability to aid animals. There is no worse feeling than knowing that an animal urgently needs care that you are unable to provide. This feeling encouraged me to further my education in animal care, so that I can be the best caretaker possible for animals in