Veterinarian Personal Statement

From a young age, I relished the time I spent with, or near, any animal. I used to sit outside and watch as birds and squirrels searched meticulously for food, then ran around chasing each other playfully in my backyard, wondering what their lives were like and how different, or similar, were their lives from mine? I would spend numerous hours teaching my dog tricks, and I wouldn’t give up without him completing the task, or at the very least, having made some progress in doing so. And every afternoon, during fourth and fifth grade, I read to my rabbits, bemuse my mother told me they adored stories; this, I later realized, played a large role in me becoming proficient in English in less than two years, and also in developing my love for books
In ninth grade, I learned that my school system had a veterinary assistant class, and in tenth grade I applied because I believed it would be a great opportunity to learn more about careers in the veterinary field and gain experience working with animals. Now I know that I was right, not only has my time in this class fortified my dream of becoming a veterinarian, it has also provided me a great amount of experience with animals, and I believe it has been my first step on the journey to becoming a veterinarian.
In order to become a veterinarian, however, I must first attend college, and work diligently to earn good grades. I want to study biology in college, because I enjoy learning about living organisms and their habitats. During college, I will try to earn more experience and knowledge by working as a veterinary assistant, getting an internship, shadowing, and/or helping with research to, hopefully, become a competitive candidate for veterinary school. After, completing veterinary school successfully I will be able to practice as a certified veterinarian. Although I am unsure as to what type of veterinarian I want to become, I like the idea of working with zoo animals and