Personal Statement: My Interest In Veterinary Medicine

My interest in veterinary medicine began at a young age, playing doctor with stuffed animals and using bobby pins as “shots”. As I grew older my days spent riding and caring for horses at the barn played a role in my love for animals and their care. I often came out to the barn for visits from the veterinarian and I played an active role in the horses’ care and upkeep. I found that I loved learning about lameness and how you can detect the slightest problem by studying a horse’s movements.

A deciding factor in my decision to become a veterinarian was my first job at the Brookwood Animal Hospital. Here I was able to observe surgeries, ask questions about pain management, and look at urine and fecal samples under the microscope, among

I love building relationships with clients and studying treatment plans and new options. In particular, I am interested in pain management for older pets and the drugs that play a role in it. Working at a day practice I saw a lot of older pets in need of such assistance. I would like to explore avenues of research in pain management practices. I would also like to explore equine lameness. As an avid horseback rider I understand the importance of proper shoeing and maintenance of a horse 's feet. I want to better understand prevention of injury and innovative ways to improve lameness in a horse. All the experiences I have had at multiple animal clinics have given me practical experience. I will be able to enter veterinary school knowing how to calculate drug dosages, set up an IV catheter, handle critical patients, and communicate with owners. Being prepared with this knowledge will allow me to dive deeper into my studies and get the most out of my years in school. I will be better prepared as a new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to handle real world situations. I look forward to studying what I love and contributing to my community through veterinary