enjoyed the presence of animals. Becoming a veterinarian has invariably been a dream of mine. Many careers have interested me, but becoming a Veterinarian has always been my first goal. The reasons why I chose this career path is because this career allows me to work outside of an office that involves physical work, I can always learn something new, and this career allows me to make a difference in the lives of animals and humans. The importance of becoming a Veterinarian is to have the satisfaction of
Animals will probably be here long after civilization has disappeared. So it is very important to study and maintain the well being of animals and how they benefit us and our world. Veterinarians help provide for the well fare and on going studies between animals and humans. Although the journey to becoming a veterinarian is time consuming and cost a lot, it is very important that people keep choosing to follow this career path. The benefits are numerous when you consider how much you are helping not
I conducted my internship for the BIOL 477 course at the Ridgefield Animal Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Dawn Koetting. I was able to gain hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic and made several observations that have become deciding factors to my career choice. The overall experience that I had at the clinic was extraordinary. The staff was supportive and eager to teach me things about veterinary medicine and what was to come if I were to peruse this career. Dr. Koetting was especially
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
From a very young, becoming a veterinarian has been a dream of mine. The love of animals coupled with the thought of helping those animals through suffering and having the opportunity to actually save one's life has been a motivator for the future. A veterinarian changes an animal’s life in more ways than one. They care for the health of animals. Veterinarians are also able to diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of not just pets but also livestock and wildlife ("Summary"
health risks that their animals face. Veterinarians are beginning to suggest preventative health care plans to clients to help ensure that their pet lives a high
I am applying for this scholarship to further my studies into becoming a Veterinarian. This scholarship would help lead me to pursuing my goal to becoming a Veterinarian. With my hard working skills and dedication I know I can reach my goal and be a successful Veterinarian. I am projected to graduate high school with a 3.0 GPA. I have not taken many challenging classes during my 4 years of high school. I’ve taken all the right classes to prepare myself for college and my career such as many language
health risks that their animals face. Veterinarians are beginning to suggest preventative health care plans to clients to help ensure that their pet lives a high
the importance of the different elements that compose a university degree. Rather than seeing their benefits, they see it as a waste of money and nothing to do with their intended major. For me I am going to college to fallow my dream, also understanding the importance of the different elements of the university degree and their importance. For me personally, the main reason I am continuing my education is because I am very passionate about animals and hope to someday become a veterinarian. In a
Coming from a non-agricultural background, my lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian has always been a bit harder for me to achieve than for others. However, that has not stopped me from making big leaps to success. Volunteer work and community service have always been of great interest to me. Being able to combine that with agriculture is absolutely thrilling. Within the past four years, I have participated in several community service and volunteer work and activities. During my freshman
passion for animals. My grandfather grew up on a dairy farm during the depression, so money was scarce in their house. Learning basic animal health practices was vital for their livelihood and for the health of the herd because a bill to the local veterinarian was just too much to ask. These practices were passed down to me as I learned to vaccinate, castrate, and pull calves at a young age. I remember vividly the first time I helped pull a calf from a young heifer. The calf, unfortunately, was born
Throughout most of my life I have had one consistent goal; to become a veterinarian. I have had a continuous and solid passion for animals in all respects. This passion and love has fueled my in striving to achieve the dreams I have for myself after high school. The beginning of this story begins long before high school though. The descent into the most challenging times of my life began when I was in fourth grade. Not a lot of people can say they have hit rock bottom at age nine, but I did and
school in Lyon, France. At this point in history, veterinary medicine was recognized as an actual profession (Cole). As years passed, veterinarians as a whole progressed significantly with their knowledge. They became more aware of vaccines, had a better perspective at how the bodies worked, and added house pets to their list
taken seriously for the sake of the Earth’s future. At Colorado State University I want complete an undergraduate degree and then continue on to the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences in hopes of becoming a veterinarian. I am excited to
protected his head. Paramedics arrived shortly after and thanked me for acting so quickly. The feeling of helping a person in need was unlike any other. Little did I know, my kind-heart and scientific background would lead me on my career path to becoming a physician assistant. In college, I was proficient in science courses especially when it came to analyzing data and coming to a conclusion. Therefore, my desire was to become a research scientist. While in school, I worked as the head veterinary