Veterinarian Personal Statement

I can 't recall when I realized both my parents were veterinarians. Their work was simply a part of my life and brought me exciting and wondrous moments such as holding a newborn puppy after a tough delivery or seeing the outcome of a difficult surgery. I grew up on a ranch with many animals, large and small. Numerous other animals were brought home for either treatment or to be fostered while finding a home. My first real job was working summers at my parent’s animal hospital. I always assumed having and caring for animals was normal. In retrospect, I was incredibly lucky to have had such unique opportunities to experience veterinary medicine first hand under my parents guidance. During college, I developed an interest in Japanese which led to a degree in

Hours are long and the work is high pressure. The job requires complex responsibilities and decision making. The needs of the animal and those of the owner do not always overlap perfectly, and decisions concerning treatment must be made to best balance the needs of both. In this way, veterinarians act as the gatekeepers of both human and animal welfare. My passion is to play an active role in improving the lives of both my animal patient’s and their human owners. In doing this I believe I will be able to fulfill my drive to help animals that was born out of the devastation I experienced in Japan. I have not yet narrowed my interest to a specific field of veterinary medicine. I want to remain open to explore the wide range of medical practice that I will be exposed to in veterinary school and eventually be able to use to impact the quality of life for both humans and animals. My high academic achievement, understanding of the profession, personal experiences and drive to make an impact on the quality of life for both humans and animals are all qualities that make me an excellent candidate for the veterinary