“All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
A life devoted to animals and veterinary medicine is my dream. My passion for animals started with my love for Princess, my family’s dog. From that love grew a desire to care for the health and well-being of all animals and an interest in medicine. Whenever we took Princess to the veterinarian, I was eager to ask questions about her health, the procedures she would take part in, and was constantly fascinated by the medical information the veterinarian conveyed. It was the care and compassion shown by the veterinarian the night Princess passed away, that motivated me to pursue the study of veterinary medicine.
I am currently working as an animal care attendant
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I have shown that I am dedicated and have a passion for veterinary medicine by pursuing any opportunity I encounter to broaden my knowledge of the profession. I have come to appreciate the different possible career options that I could pursue as a veterinarian. Assisting with companion animal examinations and vaccines, preparing large and companion animals for surgery, and doing post-mortems on mink kits are all opportunities I have had over the past five years. Engaging in these experiences, I have learned the qualities required to become a successful veterinarian. Effective communication, teamwork, leadership, dedication and most importantly passion are all qualities a successful veterinarian must possess. With each experience, I have been able to gain and develop many of these qualities as a result of the invaluable mentoring from the veterinarians I worked with. This exposure increased my passion to further explore the evolving veterinary …show more content…
I am ready to devote my time to furthering my studies, to ultimately reach my life-long dream of becoming a veterinarian. I wish to be a veterinarian because I want to ensure owners make informed decisions about their animal’s health, promote quality of life and the animal-human bond and provide direct medical support for animals. Upon completing a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, I aspire to work as a companion animal veterinarian, eventually specializing in critical care and emergency medicine and/or surgery. Having said that, I am aware that the veterinary profession is constantly evolving and that I may develop interests in other disciplines as I acquire new knowledge throughout the veterinary medicine program. My passion for veterinary medicine, extensive clinical experience, leadership skills, and dedication make me an ideal candidate for your Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Although this statement is completely true, the treatment of dogs is not all that vets do. Cats, cows, parrots, and horses are just a few of the many other animals that veterinarians help. As you could probably guess, the profession of being a vet requires many years of education, being that the job requires you to have a good background knowledge of issues that animals may have. In this essay, I’m going to walk you through my educational path to accomplish my goal of becoming a Veterinarian.
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When I think of veterinary medicine I think of an essential part of being a responsible pet owner. Veterinary medicine, much like human medicine, is necessary for the well being of not only us but our companions as well. In the case of zoonotic disease, early detection is key to ensure that the other members of the household don't fall ill. Veterinary professionals have the potential to have a highly rewarding career by improving the lives of pets and the people that love them. Veterinary facilities see dozens of patients a day of all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Whether it be for simple routine checkups in a veterinary general practice clinic or saving a severely injured non-human member of the family at the emergency clinic, the entire veterinary team is essential to a smooth running facility. Doctors can tell what is wrong with your pet and prescribe treatment and medicine to make them feel better. Veterinary Technicians can help give your pet what he needs to feel better and explain the care of your pet in depth so it
As a student of the veterinary science program at CSU will undergo specialist training in veterinary science and its associated disciplines, I can
Two years ago, I was hired as a veterinary assistant at Ivy Hill Animal Hospital, and ever since then I have had a strong intellectual passion for veterinary medicine. It was at this time when I discovered my love for this field that I decided to dedicate the rest of my educational career to becoming a veterinarian. I have always been extremely interested in science and math, so throughout my high school career I took several AP courses for these subjects and exceeded to amount of credits for each field. I did this to further prepare myself for all the college courses that I knew were in my future. However, my main source of preparation has been through my employment at the animal hospital.
“ My first instinct when I see an animal is to say “Hello.” My first instinct when I see a person is to avoid eye contact and hope they will just go away.” I have always wanted to help animals since I was five. I felt that animals can’t help themselves and I could help. The career of a veterinary technician is a gross and rewarding, because of all the different experiences that one will receive on an everyday basis. The research will describe the career of veterinary technician, what is required to become a successful veterinary technician, and the impacts this career has on today 's society.
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" U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). It goes beyond the annual vaccinations.
As stated before, the field of veterinary medicine is in great need of RVT's. This has opened the door to a whole new career field for RVT's. RVT's can be expected to find
When pondering the question of who I want to become, I looked back on my childhood and remembered the many pets I had, 3 hamsters Ms. Shaq, Mr. Penny, and blister, four rabbits Cotton ball, Fluff ball, Whisky, and black boy. Later in my life, I got 3 dogs Mangum, Coogi, sandy. Taking a look down memory lane, I can remember having a love for animals from elementary until now, I have nursed and taken care of animals for so long On the day I graduated high-school I was assured I wanted to become a veterinary technician. I wanted to become a veterinary technician because the passion and love I have for animals through having my own pets I experienced giving my dogs medications, giving my rabbits antibiotic shots, clipping nails, and cleaning ears.
Becoming a veterinarian takes a lot of hard work and many years of schooling, but it is an immensely satisfying job for those that are comfortable with and passionate about working with animals as well as people. Veterinarians offer medical care to by diagnosing and treating sick animals, which are often household pets, farm animals, and zoo animals. While looking into becoming a veterinarian, many factors of the job need to be taken into consideration: education and experience requirements, working facilities, job outlook, advancement opportunities, salary and wages, tasks performed, and advantages and disadvantages.
One of my main educational and also career goals in the world of veterinary medicine and animal health care would have to be completing all necessary courses to obtain my Veterinary Assisting certificate and going to work at a vet clinic. Eventually, I may chose to go back to school to complete the rest of the courses needed to become a Veterinary Technician. I have always grown up around animals so I assume that is where my love and passion for helping animals came from. As a young child and still to this day, I have always found comfort, peace, and an increased amount of patience in being around animals. I have also always been intrigued by the idea of therapy/service animals. I see those animals being able to truly make an impact on their
My mother purchased a saddle for me before I was born. She knew I would be a cowgirl who loved horses, like herself. But what she did not know is that my love of horses would develop into something much greater. My past, present, and future endeavors have all been in pursuance of my goal: to be an equine veterinarian.
I love animals and I would love to work with them. Ever since I was a little girl I knew I would want to work with animals because they interested me so much. Becoming a veterinarian isn’t just about playing with dogs and cats all day; you are actually in charge of taking care of them and this is a no messing around job. You are responsible for whatever happens to that dog or any other animal. It’s a tough and serious job but I’m up for the challenge because it’s what I want to do for the rest of my
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 helpful in advising me. She has given me several suggestions as to how to improve my resume for Vet School and the requirements that I need to meet to be accepted. I am very thankful that the staff at this clinic have allowed me to conduct this internship and am appreciative of all the guidance they have given me. I learned so much information in the time that I spent there, and all of it will help me in my future endeavors.
A career in being a veterinarian should be obtained by a person who enjoys caring for animals, and sometimes having to care for their owners when they have to make hard decisions. Before becoming, a veterinarian person should know the career proves to need a lot of education, but is well worth the work in the end. It is important to know a veterinarian’s regular duties, required education, and the possible salary before choosing a career in this field.