Example Of A Vet Personal Statement

A vet’s contribution to society is invaluable. They improve the welfare of domestic and farm animals, and prevent outbreaks of disease, which is something that I want to be a part of. The diverse and constantly evolving veterinary profession is something I have enjoyed learning about during my work experience, and I hope to continue learning about it at university and beyond. I have completed over 17 weeks of varied work experience, which has not only confirmed my career choice, but has also shown me the diversity of a career in veterinary medicine. Completing work experience at two small animal clinics, including a year-long Saturday placement, has taught me about many different aspects of the profession. I discovered how important time management skills are to ensure an efficiently run practice, as you never know when an emergency may
The health and fertility of the cows was vital to the success of the farm, and this was demonstrated by the routine vet visits. Not only was this important for the wellbeing of the herd, but also for public health by stopping diseases being spread through infected milk. Although the vet visits showed me how preventative medicine is now more common than caring for individual animals, during my time at a large animal vets, we visited a cow with a prolapsed uterus because it was more viable for the farmer to pay for a vet’s call out than to let the cow die.
I valued my day of work experience at a laboratory because I was able to see the microscopy and cell structures we learn about in biology put into practice. Through my A-Levels, I have enjoyed expanding my knowledge of bodily systems, antibiotic resistance and how molecules interact with each other. Helping out at my school’s Year 5 Science Day enabled me to convey my interest in the sciences to younger students, thereby improving my communication