Veterinary medicine

From the time I can remember I always had a strong curiosity for animals how they work, how to take care of them, and how to fix them when they were sick. Because of this curiosity; if you would have asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up it was a typical little girl answer I wanted to be a veterinarian. I wanted to learn how to take care of my puppies, when they didn't feel good. As I got older and joined 4-H, I quickly realized that there is more than just puppies out there to spark my…

My background is in communication through film, television, and radio. Currently I work at WNCS-FM as Production Director and DJ. I created, wrote, and produced the program, Paws to Consider – Your Animal Awareness Minute. Additionally, I produce many Public Service Announcements pertaining to wildlife and environment for a number of organizations, some of which you will find in my attached portfolio. Producing Paws to Consider and PSA’s is what I enjoy most about my job. They provide a…

had always thought about choosing the career path of becoming a veterinarian, but didn’t believe I had what it takes to be one. A time when self-awareness lead to a meaningful change in my life was when I spent my work experience placement at a veterinary hospital and I realized more…

“Analyze a poem” This futuristic story is about a boy named Brock who lives in a dome. He does research outside of the dome, and discovers a living dog. This story is written by Catherine Patterson. I liked this story and hope to read more stories by this author. I felt like I could connect to this story because of the setting and the characters. The plot of this story is Brock decided to do research outside and finds a living dog. He takes the dog back to the dome and names her…

When I was seven years old my mom bought by first horseback riding lesson at the school auction, I have been riding ever since. Once I was old enough to begin working on the farm I started taking care of the horses brushing, feeding, taking care of wounds and helping the younger riders learn how to care for their horses. I’ve never been able to own my own horse, but I have been fortunate enough to show and ride other people’s horses. I am entering the fall 2018 semester as an animal science with…

According to Bill Chappell in “Dog Food Company Recalls Products That May Contain Pentobarbital,” he claims that the pet food producer Evanger had to recall its Hunk of Beef Au Jus product after a family’s pug had died from consuming. Evanger feared that the food contained the euthanasia drug pentobarbital. Several of the family’s other pugs consumed the contaminated food and became ill. Pentobarbital is a drug that can make the animal who ingests feel very sick and in rare cases can be the…

Some kids live and breathe for animals, and that was always me. My first word was “bullet ant,” or so the story goes. By the time I sussed I was a human being and not some weird sea lion, I was four. At zoos I actually asked my mom to read the information panels and sat there, thumb in mouth, while she sounded out tongue-twisters like “chances lupus.” I had my collection of stuffed animals, my copy of Amphibians of the Americas, and my career goals. I was going to be a vet, James Elliot-style.…

Since Stevens Point would not be the first school to transition to being pet friendly the process wouldn’t have to be one that is completely trial and error. We would be able to contact other schools and ask about their successes and failures with the process. The school would have to write up strict policies about having a pet on campus in order to maintain control. Some of the policies should be the following. It would be necessary to designate certain dorms for pets since some students may…

A stroll down the pet product aisle at my favorite local store can boast a multitude of healthy options for feeding man's best friend. For our family's dog, Finnegan, Beneful dog food gives assortment in the areas of flavor and appealing nourishment. I look for the right food for our dog, but on a budget, this can sometimes be a challenge. Beneful dog food provides the nutrients and variety I look for in one package. Wet and dry options please my pup's palate and tasty treats round out his…

of these classes you need about 3 hours of credit. Then the student must receive a “C” and up to actually receive credit for it. Also to do your residency they check your classes to see if you took all the classes that are required to get into veterinary school. Some positive aspects about being a veterinarian is that you can help animals, you save lives and you affect people who love their pets in a positive way.. This career works with animals in a different variety of settings. Most…