I have always had a love for animals, it’s as if I can seek them out wherever I am. Through this love for animals, I have found a passion in providing them the help they deserve.Through my senior internship (a program which requires all Seniors complete 60 hours of internship at a career of their choice), I was fortunate enough to intern as a Vet Tech Assistant at the SPCA Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. On my first day of my internship, I became acquainted with someone who would later become my mentor and very close friend. She taught me how to work with the animals in a medical setting, as well as filling out charts, place an I.V. and draw blood, and a myriad of other skills. Throughout the course of this internship, I found that I had grown a deep love for the work Vet Tech’s do everyday and understood that this was the career path I wanted to pursue. Soon after my obligations as an intern were over, I took on volunteer duties for the SPCA outside of my school assignment. I find joy everyday in caretaking these animals and ensuring their well being on all levels. In August, I soon began to volunteer with the big dogs as a animal care …show more content…
This internship taught me that I am capable of providing animals with medical and emotional assistance in ways that I had only previously dreamed of. My mentor, Maddison, actively taught me the proper ways to place an I.V., draw blood, and even when the appropriate time for euthanization is.When the internship ended, the head of the department Veronica had a job lined up for me when I turn eighteen. I created my senior internship presentation and promised myself I would help animals in the way that my heart follows this career. Fortunately, the head of the department in which I interned has a standing job offer for me as soon as I turn
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened” - Anatole France
For eight months I have been volunteering on weekends at Horse Sense Wirral, a horse rescue sanctuary, where aside from routine stable work I have been involved in the rehabilitation and treatment of sick and abused horses. This has taken a certain level of personal strength, but has helped me to become all the more determined to dedicate my life to alleviating animal suffering. I have also spent two weeks working at two different kennels and
...animals in need. I will be able to walk in every day and be the reason an animal walks away wagging its tail, or just feeling better. I cannot wait to work alongside a veterinarian and fellow technicians or assistants. I believe that the way I feel about an animal’s welfare will make me an appropriate asset to any veterinary care team. I understand that animals have all the feelings and the emotions humans have. I wish to make a difference in an animal and he or she’s caregivers’ life. I know that as a veterinary technician it will not be easy and the recovery of an animal will not always unfortunately be successful. I will try my absolute best to aide in the well-being of any animal no matter what. I will remember what college and my instructors have taught me and I will use the skills in my career doing what I have always wanted to do--give back to animal lives.
I am a biology and chemistry major at Harford Community College and am working to obtain an associate of science degree in biology and chemistry- calculus based physics from HCC. My plan is to transfer to the University of Maryland and study Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine with the goal of entering Veterinary School. I have been working towards veterinary school since I was fourteen years old. My passion for the subject began while I was working at Olney Farm, a horse farm in Fallston, MD. I began horseback riding at ten-years old and started volunteering at the farm within five months of my first lesson. I was homeschooled; therefore, I could get to the barn before all the other children got out of school. I learned how to retrieve the horses from their fields, groom them, and get them ready for the lessons for that day. Eventually, I performed these tasks for eight lessons a week. I enjoyed observing the various behaviors of the horses, administering special diets to specific horses, treating their surface wounds, and carrying out general tasks to maintain the horses’ health. This is when my desire for veterinary medicine began.
Veterinarian, Vet Technician and Vet Assistants are a very controversial description of a career to someone that may not know there is a difference. The biggest controversial part of the veterinary career is the difference of what is a Vet Tech and what is a Vet Assistant and how they compare to each other. There are a lot of the same duties for a them, but there are also quite a few differences of responsibilities, pay rate and schooling.
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).
Some girls when they are little want to be a princess or have other fantastical dreams that will probably never happen; however, ever since I was little I have known I was different. I have a burning passion for animals and always wanted to be a veterinarian. Some people have told me I can not do it since the field is so competitive but I remained steadfast as I child, clinging to my ambitions and even now I am pursing them. It is a challenge I will surmount if I take steps, slowly but surely, towards my goal. I know I am taking steps and planning the steps I will take towards my goal and the steps I am planning to take in order to make myself stand out as an applicant when I apply to veterinary school are to gain hands on experience with animals in a variety of ways, gain experience by working directly with a veterinarian, and becoming involved in my community.
When someone thinks of a veterinary technician, they think of a person who is at a lower position than a veterinarian, and that their job does not have a major aspect into being in a profession. Whether a person is a veterinarian, doctor, or a nurse, everyone working for the benefit of others all share the same reasoning: to save a life and to heal anything that is not in full well-being. Everyone in a health profession has a goal of doing whatever they are expected to do in the best of their abilities.
Growing up, I was always encouraged to achieve something I set my mind to. When I stumbled across veterinary medicine, it sparked a passion of mine to care for and help animals. Throughout my senior year, I have been looking into Colorado State University, as it has one of the best veterinary medicine programs in the country. Even though veterinary school doesn't begin until after undergrad and, furthermore, into the future, the prerequisites are tremendously time-consuming, and Colorado State University is an excellent place for me to pursue my career passions. My extended professional goal is to develop a career as a licensed veterinarian, working with and caring for all different species of animals.
Over the years animals have become more important to humans. They have quickly become a part of the family, and are just as important as any other member. My entire life I've had a passion for caring for animals and that is why i'm determined to pursue a career as a veterinarian technician. Just like humans, animals can become ill or injured ,and they must see a Veterinarian to help them heal and get well. A vet tech’s job is to assist a vet in caring for sick and injured animals. I have decided to go to Alabama A & M University to obtain a degree and continue my dream of becoming a vet tech.
My First Time Working at a Vet Clinic Introduction From a young age, I have always had a profound love for animals. This passion eventually led me to pursue an opportunity to work at a veterinary clinic. The decision to work there was driven by my desire to contribute to the well-being of animals and to gain a deeper understanding of animal healthcare. My time at the vet clinic proved to be an eye-opening experience that shaped my knowledge, skills, and career aspirations in ways I could never have imagined. Working at a veterinary clinic is more than just a job; it is a calling that requires dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to animal welfare.
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
During the course of time, I’ve learned many useful things that have led me to be the person I want to be today. From college classes to work experiences, I now have the ability to exceed upon internship experiences that can shape my perspective on life. The purpose of this paper is to summarize, reflect, analyze, and synthesize on my internship experience at the Children’s Home of Reading-Acute Partial Hospitalization Program.
My internship experience this semester was interesting. I interned at ESH/MESH with Bridgeway. My Supervisor was Emilie Banz. I didn’t do much but I did learn a lot from this experience. I met a lot of great people and watch PsyR in action. I met a couple of individuals who were really cool. My experience this semester has prepared me for the next.