My Desire For The Veterinary Profession

When I was five, I didn't truly know what being a veterinarian entailed. As I have matured, I have done my best to ensure that this career path is right for me. In addition to taking agriculture classes to further my education in animal science, I have taken science-oriented classes such as anatomy and physiology and AP biology to learn about the medical aspects of the body.

animal practitioners, and various specialties. It takes a lot of time and effort but I’m prepared to put that in.

I am passionate about ensuring animal wellbeing, have a strong aptitude for scientific study (having chosen to study all three sciences; biology, physics and chemistry in high school) and am up to the challenge of dealing with all kinds of creatures, especially farm livestock and horses, companion animals and wildlife in rural and regional communities. The variety of animals I encountered at two local vets and at RDA Australia: a baby brushtail possum, wallaby, red-tailed black cockatoo, lorikeet, rabbit, dogs, cats and horses helped me determine where my interests lie. I am interested in everything from preventative care to psychological analysis and complex surgical procedures with emphasis placed on commitment to farm animal production to address the current shortage of rural veterinarians.

In order to completely appreciate and understand these responsibilities, I have engaged in a variety of professional, academic, and service activities throughout my student career. I have worked and volunteered for five different veterinarians giving me the ability to observe how veterinarians are diverse in their treatments and surgery techniques. Through my observation I have learned that every veterinarian does things different, but the ultimate goal of treating the animal is reached.

The career that I will be discussing and reviewing is a veterinarian. Veterinarians examine, diagnose and treat animals, prescribe and administer animal medications, take cell and tissue samples and perform diagnostic tests,and perform surgery on animals (Veterinarian Job Duties). In other terms, veterinarians are like doctors but for animals. “The scope of veterinarian medicine is wide, covering all animal species, both domesticated and wild, with a wide range of conditions which can affect different species” (Veterinarian medicine). The top goal for veterinarians is to keep animals healthy and safe, and to prevent diseases from happening. That’s why your cat, dog or any animal that you own gets many shots. I choose this career because I

for animals inspired me to me to want to become a veterinarian. A veterinarian “is a person who

Being a Veterinarian has its share of challenges and obstacles. Many time’s they have to come to a decision to euthanize an animal, in which of many cases the doctor develops a personal relationship with not only the pet owners, but the animal as well. It is very difficult to go through with a procedure like that but it is an obstacle Veterinarians must overcome. Another obstacle that vets are faced with is Animal cruelty. Animal cruelty can occur in more forms than just physical violence. It also includes negligence, hording, and abandonment just to name a few. Domesticated animals rely on their owners not only to provide food, water, and shelter, but a nurturing environment as well. One other obstacle is not being able to treat an animal. Sometimes pet illnesses and injuries can be very demanding both emotionally and financially. Veterinarians can be put in a situation where they can treat the animal and cure it, but there are no funds to treat the patient. Clients enter a veterinary clinic with the expectation that regardless of what they are able to pay, their pet will still receive the care it needs when in reality the veterinarian cannot go through with caring for the animal because the client cannot pay for the treatment. Being in this field is physically demanding as well, after a long eight-hour shift, the demand of lifting pets onto exam tables, holding them in place, walking animals around the

A veterinarian’s everyday work is not easy. They have to diagnose, treat, and research disease and injuries of animals. Protecting animals from diseases also protects humans from diseases that animals could pass along to us. For further examination, they have to collect body

The work environment of a veterinarian depends on which field they want to be involved in. For the most part, they work with household pets, such as dogs and cats. However, some treat wild, livestock, zoo, and farm animals (“Veterinarian” 1). Companion animal veterinarians, who work with pets, is the field that I am interested in. They usually work in private clinics and animal hospitals (“Veterinarians”). Their work environment is typically busy and noisy as a result of constant animal traffic and having to keep animals overnight in boarding facilities (“Veterinarian” 2). Companion animal veterinarians usually work over 40 hours a week (“Veterinarian” 2). However, veterinarians typically have to work additional hours outside of schedule due to emergencies (“Veterinarians”). A veterinarian’s job is often emotionally stressful because they have to deal with sick animals and their worried owners (“Veterinarians”). They also put themselves at risk when dealing with animals because the animals often get scared and are in pain, resulting in them biting, scratching, or kicking (“Veterinarians”). As a result, veterinarians have many responsibilities and many hours of work on a daily basis. They have to deal with both animals and people, which is sometimes very complicated. However, all of their work pays off when they get to help the animals

To get a better sense of how everyday life was for a veterinarian, I became a volunteer at Adobe Animal Hospital. Here, I got more exposure to surgery and medical procedures. My curiosity intensified with observing the way the animal body functioned and why certain animals reacted differently to varying drugs. With this fascination, I became compassionate towards animals in realizing how vulnerable they are. It became my goal to do whatever I can to explore this field of education and to help animals.

Hello classmates and hopefully soon to be friends, I am Alana Schaff.  I have been in Jacksonville for a total of 3 years now, originally I lived in Fort Myers, Florida. It has been about 5 years since my last composition course so feel free to note any errors if you see any, I am pretty rusty and I would love the input. A few things about me, I am a new mom of a beautiful 7-month-old girl and loving every minute of it. I've been in college for a total of 3 years now working towards my main goal to become a veterinarian. I am currently working as a veterinary technician for 2 years now in a local animal hospital to build up my experience for my application into graduate school. I am obviously a huge animal lover and have two furry

Veterinarians are without a doubt, the backbone of many establishments. Not only are they responsible for ensuring that our pets, and diets are consistent. They are also relied upon for the proper care of animals in our zoos research facilities, and they also help inspect our foods! Veterinarians help diagnose and treat animals of diseases, work x-ray machines, give prescriptions, as well as perform surgery, if necessary. It is a highly competitive field, but, those with intern experience, or even those working at a small barn or farm, increase their chances of being accepted into the program. Veterinarians are constantly working with other compassionate technicians, and medical workers to ensure that both the

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics stated, “Most veterinarians work in private clinics and hospitals. Others travel to farms, work in laboratories or classrooms, or work for the government.” Some vets may be required to work auxiliary hours into the night or weekend, as well as react to urgent situations. Animals often come to the clinic scared or pained. Because of this, it is likely that the vet can be harmed by being bitten, scratched, or kicked. It is also likely that the veterinarian may contract the animal’s disease if it is contagious. Veterinarians who treat animals use medical equipment such as stethoscopes; surgical instruments; and diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment (Riddle and Simmons

Since childhood, I desired a career that would allow me to provide quality of life for all kinds of animals. Naively convinced at an immature age that only geniuses could be veterinarians, and belief that I was a genius having been quickly disputed in geometry, I was reluctant to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Instead, I slid through college, regretfully putting little effort into academics

Many people have lost their pets and close family members because there is no way to get the help or medical attention that the animal so desperately needed. Every day in the United States, veterinarians are working hard to save animal’s lives. People will always continue to want and to breed pets. Therefore, to help and cure all these pets, a steady stream of veterinarians will be needed for many years to come. Over the years, the requirements and processes to becoming a veterinarian have changed. To become a successful veterinarian one must complete all necessary education and on the job training, be friendly and love animals, and have a burning passion to help both the pet and the pet owner.