05.08.08
Why I became a Veterinarian
I get asked often why I chose to be a veterinarian. I think the simple answer is I really do love animals, but the answer is really more complex than that. I really do enjoy pets, but I really like people too. I have always wanted to help people with their pets, so it really is more than just the love of animals. For me, I enjoy helping people find that truly deep relationship they have with their dog or cat. I love to help the animals feel better of course, but I also want to help the families help their pets have better health and quality of life.
I’ve been asked a number of times when I decided on veterinary medicine, and I can truly say that its all I’ve ever wanted to do. I did study other fields in college to be sure I wasn’t missing out on some other area of interest, but I always came back to the idea of medicine and surgery. We all chose our favorite things as we go through life. I feel very blessed and grateful to be allowed to do what I love every day.
Truthfully, most veterinarians I know have found this career path in a similar fashion, and most can say they always wanted to have this job. As a group, we enjoy the human animal bond. New potential veterinarians come in often, and as they start their path through the schooling and experiences that bring them to the practice of medicine, I am delighted to be able to give them the help they need to continue on. Not all days are easy, and some are down right heartbreaking, but in the end, every day is worth the journey.
