Pursuing A Degree In Veterinary Medicine: Personal Statement

My interest in medicine first stemmed from my freshman Biology class and my Nutrition class. I was intrigued by our studies of cells, genetics, and disease. Both courses incited a sense of awe and curiosity within me. Dissecting a frog, was the stepping-stone for my interest in medicine. Seeing the frog's heart made me wonder how the human heart worked. My research into the human heart inspired me to learn more about the medical field. I sought out volunteer opportunities that would give me insight into a doctor’s typical day. During my volunteer experience, I learned that as a doctor you experience many obstacles, including patient compliance and insurance approval issues. In my journey to pursue medicine, I learned that becoming a doctor means more than helping people, it means being the team leader, being compassionate, and most importantly being committed to the patient’s well being.

As an undergraduate at Iowa State University and growing up with a father who is a veterinarian, I have become increasingly aware of the complex convolution of problems that veterinarians face on a daily basis. It is my desire to participate in the resolution of these problems. This led me to pursue an undergraduate degree in Animal Science, in hopes of entrance into Veterinary School. I intend to finish Veterinary School and continue specialization in food animal production. However, I know that the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree is unique, and opens many potential career possibilities. There are many paths that a degree in veterinary medicine could lead me, and I very much want to explore those possibilities through further education.

My passion and determination to study Veterinary Medicine has only grown throughout my education in school and placements. A career which promotes the welfare of animals and involves continuous learning is the perfect choice for me and this fact has only been cemented as I've experienced the varied areas Veterinarians are involved in.

I’ve learnt that being a doctor is about so much more than administering drugs. At its peak, being a doctor is about communication and compassion. I love working with people and I love science, and the more exposure I get to medicine the more confident I feel that despite its hurdles and sacrifices, there is no other career that would grant me as much fulfilment as

Adversity has only improved my tenacity, focus, endurance, and problem solving abilities. Various circumstances have affected my academic performance negatively, but I use that as motivation to continually improve myself. I want to be a part of the solution to the family physician shortage and serve the community in the most effective way. My drive to improve the lives of others will help propel me through the difficulties of medical school and beyond. The personal experience I have with my immersion in the field of primary care gives me unique characteristics that will translate into creating a successful physician that focuses on building meaningful relationships with patients. I continually witness how my grandfather is positively impacting the community through medicine and it is my goal to be granted an opportunity to do the same. My belief in lifelong learning and continual self-improvement consistently drives me towards the study of medicine. Because of my life experiences, I now have the balance, endurance, clarity, and tenacity needed to be a successful medical

My whole life I have wanted to fulfill my goal of becoming a doctor. I have worked hard to immerse myself in anything vastly medical related such as volunteering at my local hospital, joining a teen health careers club, and shadowing doctors and nurses. All of these things, I believe, have allowed me to broaden my knowledge on passion for medicine. In addition, I

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

Upon the genesis of my medical passion; at the age of seven, I somehow thought it was possible to also be an astronaut, a firefighter, a lawyer, a teacher, a fashion designer, a singer, etc. I thought I wanted it all but my heart never changed. Throughout high school I kept an open mind as a way of making sure I could hold on to this lifelong commitment that is a career in medicine. While exploring my other interests and desires, I was reminded of the reason why I was pursuing medicine, the heart behind it all. It is my first love.

When I was young I absolutely knew what I wanted to do with my life. I knew for sure I wanted to work with animals, not really knowing what all that would entail. As I grew up I didn’t believe that I had what it took to work with people in dire situations and with medicine, but I wanted to try anyhow to pursue veterinary career. I wanted to work with animals and if I couldn’t be a veterinary then I’d find another job that revolved around them.

I entered medical school with the belief that I would be able to treat innumerable ailments through my persistent pursuit of knowledge and

I received my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. After completing a one-year rotating internship in general medicine and surgery at Auburn University College of veterinary Medicine, I had a residency training in emergency and critical care at University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and became board certified in 2015. I am currently enrolled in PhD program at University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Professional interests include but are not limited to electrolyte and acid-base abnormalities, fluid therapy, cardiovascular disease, and

Ever since I was little the career that has sparked my interest and I want to pursue is veterinary and my father is who influenced me a lot to be a veterinarian. We have always been close and he has inspired me to go higher in life. My one goal in life is to get my masters degree in veterinary medicine and have my own pet clinic. The university I want to attend and have gotten information about is UC Davis.

In researching veterinary schools, I found the unique educational programs offered though The WSU directly aligned with my career goals in every aspect. My extensive background in both human and animal medicine ignited a passion for advancing my education and increasing my contributions to a healthy world. Always having a close bond with my family, moving to Pullman puts me closer to them and adds an extra layer of value to an already prestigious, innovative veterinary program.

While providing quality of life for all animals is the focus of this profession, it is important to also recognize that veterinary medicine is a business where strategic marketing plays a vital role in the ability to sustain this service. As a second-career applicant with experience as a marketing executive, I can appreciate that perhaps the key aspect of marketing is communication. Presenting creative ideas to clients has taught me that effective communication is essential to earning their trust and being viewed as competent. I take pride in my ability to quickly build rapport with others by being compassionate, articulate, and approachable. As a veterinary student (and later, a veterinarian), my business background will be beneficial in networking

Right from my childhood I was very curious to know about the animals from a small pet like a cat to a huge racing horse, my hidden curiosity prompted me to have a keen interest to these amazing creatures immediately. Even when I was in my junior high school I could get little hint for the questions through biology especially zoology. This led me to like these subjects and enabled me to excel and pass out of high school.