Veterinary Doctor Personal Statement

From a very young age, I was absolutely fascinated with the idea of veterinary medicine. This interest came about due to my fascination with various animals I came into contact with as a child. Animals have always been a large part of my life and I am unable to remember a single moment where my family did not own several pets. Those pets have varied in number and species from the average cats and dogs to various types of fish, and even reptiles such as lizards, turtles, and snakes. These pets would, at times get injured or sick and this, in turn, would lead to a visit to our local veterinarian. These instances helped to encourage my growing fascination with the field of veterinary medicine. By the age of seven, I had made up my mind to become
This led to me realizing how much time and energy goes into the care of a large number of animals and the running of a nonprofit shelter. From there I went on to accept a job on my college campus working as an animal care assistant. I saw to the care of the various animals in the campuses animal room. My job was to make sure that they were fed when necessary, that their cages were kept clean, and that the animal rooms were kept tidy. This job helped to give me experience working with a more diverse number of animals than I had previously been acquainted with during my time at the animal shelter. After quite a bit of searching, I was also able to acquire a position as a kennel assistant at Barton Heights Animal Hospital. It was here that I was able to observe and take part in the daily routine of working in a functional veterinary hospital. My time working there showed me the less glamorous, more challenging, grimy, and routine side of caring for the sick, abandoned, and injured animals. This position also allowed me to witness both the accomplishment of being able to cure and send home patients to successfully recover and the sad fact that some animals just do not make