Moose Narrative

I used to tell my friends and teachers that I wanted to explore the medical field because that was what my family wanted me to do. They wanted me to become a doctor as it is a well praised profession that pays extremely well. As I grew older and entered middle school, I realized that becoming a doctor wasn’t something I was immensely interested in. Instead of a doctor, I wanted to become a veterinarian, treating animals instead of people. I’ve become aware of my passion for animals ever since I began having pets: from fish to hamsters to dogs. I decided to focus on animals when I first took one of my hamsters to a veterinarian. I thought that their profession was fun and interesting because it revolves around animals, something that I love and grown up with. Although studying veterinary sciences is difficult and competitive, becoming an animal doctor has been one of my greatest

I picked this career because I’ve always had an interest in it. I am not financially set up to become a veterinary in livestock sadly. It will always be an option to me but for now, I have settled to become a Registered Nurse (RN). I would go to become a CNA, LPN, RN, and then possibly become a NP. Either way I’m still helping the sick. Whether it be animal or human. I enjoy helping those in need.

My mom has been a Pet Groomer and Veterinary Assistant with 30 years of experience. Since I was pretty young, I always wanted to be at her workplace. I would always watch them with amazement, and see myself as one of them in the future. Never afraid of touching the animals, or disgusted by blood, vomits, diarrhea, etc. In 2011, I started working as an Veterinarian Assistant. My strong will to learn and help kept me growing. The desire to learn all related to medication, illnesses, vaccinations, etc. And compassion for those animals that are unable to describe their pain but to endure it. This personal values made me realize not to give up on my dream of becoming a DVM. I am an introverted person, but when I started training others while being

I have never had much experience in an animal clinic before then and the first few days were overwhelming but fascinating and it made me feel like I belonged there. They knew I was passionate about the field and they pushed me to become greater than I thought I could be. It puts a huge smile on my face knowing that I reached out and they helped me put my foot through the doorway of veterinary medicine. Over time, I started to be more involved in the clinic’s procedures, and when school ended they offered me a job. I still work there to this day (and will into the future).

I had the opportunity to volunteer at VCA All Pets Animal Hospital. I use to go everyday afterschool from 4pm to closing time. I have seen surgeries and doctors taking x-rays. I used to help out technicians by cleaning dog bowls, feeding the dogs, taking them for a walk, and doing laundry. At first it seemed hard for the reason that you had to take care of all animals plus been the janitor, but if you love animals, like me, you will do the work without nagging and been bored. I am grateful for this opportunity I had working with animals. It made me realize that I actually do love this career to be my future job.

Like any other young girl, I have always had a lifelong dream of becoming a vet. I took action on this dream by working through my summers at Carpenter Vet Clinic. Helping all patients that come through the clinic whether in good or poor conditions can truly put a vet; into a joyous state of mind. People don’t realize how strong of a connection a person can make with a patient in such a short time frame. The way vets save lives and impacts their client’s lives each day of work can really make a warm feeling in the heart. Being able to take care of these animals as one of my own is a passion, I have lots of animals at home where I am active in 4-H, and have learned how to be responsible. Seeing animals in pain and endangered just breaks my heart inside. I hate seeing the commercials about the dog pounds that are in need of money. Seeing all of these qualities has really made me

Since as far back as I can remember, I have loved animals; especially cats and dogs. At first, I wanted to work as a cashier at Petsmart. As I aged, I realized it’s very difficult to make a good living as a cashier anywhere. I set my sights a little bit higher: Becoming a veterinarian. Ever since I made this decision in elementary school, I have worked exceptionally hard to achieve this goal. I recently graduated high school as a valedictorian in a class of nearly 400. Through my senior year of high school, I shadowed at my local veterinary clinic to better understand what I will be doing for the rest of my life. The experience just made me even surer that helping animals is definitely what I want to do for my career.

He reflects on his youth and remembers an old moose he had seen killed by wolves. The moose was targeted by the wolves because he was “an old one who [could not] keep up with the herd” (1055). The moose, even though he was old and had difficulty keeping up with his herd, made a stand; he did not want to die. In many ways, the moose is like Koskoosh; both are old and left behind by their

I have challenged myself in many ways throughout my educational life. One area of interest that I am proud I have pursued is my contribution to the community, by volunteering at Cats Only Veterinary Clinic. This position taught me a lot about myself and helped me learn about some areas I would like to explore in the future. I have been spending extra time learning information about the biology and chemistry of a cat to help me with my future educational goals. The Veterinarians at the Cats Only Clinic have been extremely kind to me by letting me get involved in learning more about the science behind cats. I have got the satisfaction of being able to observe surgical and no surgical operations like Radiology (x-rays), Dentistry, Spaying, Neutering,

As excited as one can be to join an organization for a good cause, even so, we still have expectations. I expect to work alongside loveable creatures, including diverse races of dogs and cats. Work with healthy and sick animals; whether the illness is mentally or physically. I am still very indecisive about which career path to take. Therefore, working hand-to-hand with these gorgeous animals will help me consider if being a veterinarian is the path I shall take.

As I day dream as a child of the unlimited things that I could do, my attention was always drawn to being a veterinarian. Every day is a constant struggle with myself to strive for the better and keep my goals in mind. I have completed many extra-curricular activities and still need more in order to be successful in this career path.

The visit that made realize that I would have more human contact than animal was my first veterinarian visit. I was

I will be attending UW-River Falls as an Animal Science major, with plans to continue to veterinarian school. I didn’t always want to be a large animal veterinarian, in fact at one point in my life I swore that I would never enter that career. This promise to myself started when I was about six years old. I was living on our family farm and we owned a handful of cows. One day, my mother called the veterinarian to check the cows to see if they were pregnant or not. Being the curious child I was, and still am, I came over to the barn to watch. I observed the veterinarian put on a long glove and promptly put his arm up the rear of the cow, at that point I turned around and ran back to the house. That was the moment that I swore I would never be

I come from an agricultural background of many ranchers, working cattle was one of the first things I ever learned to care about. The first time my dad ever sat me on a horse's back I immediately fell in love. It felt empowering to be able to control such a strong animal and make them move with the smallest touch. I realized then that animals communicate with us in many different ways and most of the time when the animals aren't doing what we ask, it is because we are the ones who aren’t listening. Since that realization I have wanted to help animals. I would sit and watch the veterinarian when he’d come to check our cattle. I was a very inquisitive child, asking many questions about the ins and outs of his job. I truly wanted to know what

As a child, I lived in Dominican Republic while my dad was deployed. During my time there I witnessed many animals in distress with no homes and a lack of food and water. Witnessing this loss of care and nutrition is the reason why I want to gain the knowledge I need to improve the lives of those who can not help themselves. For example, I hope to acquire the skills of mending broken bones, find ways to remove pesticides permanently, and create ways to improve their malnutrition. When I graduate from Veterinary school I plan to open an animal sanctuary where my team of animal rescue and I will help get animals to a healthy state and find them a loving