Personal Statement Of Purpose: Pursuing A Veterinary Science Degree

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

Science became my favorite subject. I developed a love for learning about science including everything from environmental studies, to genetics, to anatomy, to astronomy, etc. When I started my first semester at Harford Community College in the Fall of 2014, I set out for a job in a veterinary clinic. I needed more clinical experience to eventually get into vet school. I had heard about the Veterinary Assistant program at HCC and wondered if that would be a program worth pursuing. 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. I am now drawing blood, placing intravenous catheters, and assisting with surgical procedures. I’m continuing to learn more about fluid therapy, medical procedures, prescription medications, and dosage calculations, as well as many other aspects of the