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Veterinarian Internship
Katherine Hayes
Harrison High School
Nancy Curran
April 2024
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Table of Contents

Chapter I: Career Choice 3

Introduction 3-4

Job Description 4-5

A Day in the Life 5-6

Pros and Cons 7-8

Chapter II: From Here to There 8

Professional Profile 8-9

Education 9-10

Budgeting 10-11

Chapter III: Personal Assessment 11

My Skills 11-12

My Personality 12-14

My Motivation 14-16

Chapter IV: Productivity 16

My Project 16-17

Career Connection 17-18

References 19-20
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Chapter I: Career Choice

Introduction

I chose to pursue this internship within the veterinarian field because I enjoy anything

related to medical practice. The truth is that I don’t want to be a veterinarian, but instead, a nurse

practitioner.

Ever since I was a kid, I always enjoyed learning about how to help heal people. From a

very young age, I have experienced many medical emergencies in my life, from asthma attacks

to seizures, and ACL tears to chronic illness. However, the concept that people can learn to treat

these issues and can help people return to their lives by improving their health in a very effective

and methodical way is remarkable in my opinion. Injuries and illness are also subjects of interest

to me, and I have always enjoyed learning about the components of the human body that make it

so extraordinary. I also enjoy the thought that I could make a difference by ensuring the safety

and recovery of as many people as possible. This is a very important value of mine that has stuck

with me for all these years. Because of this, I believe that by becoming a nurse, I would be able

to explore these interests further and impact the world the way I have always dreamed I would. I

believe that being a nurse would be fulfilling and I can see myself being truly happy at the fact

that I would be helping others every single day.

The reason why I chose to conduct an internship at a veterinary office is because it was

the closest option I had to a nursing internship. I believe it will still help me to reach my end goal

because a lot of methods used in veterinary practice are also used in nursing practice. For the

sake of this project, however, I will assume the desire to become a veterinarian since my
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internship is correlated to veterinary practice and a veterinarian is what I would want to be if not

a nurse.

Job Description

The career I have chosen to learn more about through my internship is a veterinarian

career. According to Career Explorer (2024), as a veterinarian, one would, “…[specialize] in the

diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illnesses and injuries in animals.” The article also

mentioned that while veterinarians do commonly provide medical care to house animals such as

common pets, there are also veterinarians that work with livestock, zoo animals, and wildlife.

Veterinarians are known for performing physical examinations, conducting diagnostic tests,

prescribing medications, administering vaccines, and performing surgical procedures.

Veterinarians also offer preventive care services in order to avoid unnecessary risks of health so

that the animal can maintain its optimal health and well-being. While most veterinarians usually

work in a clinic, veterinarians who work with other types of animals (other than pets) may also

work at research labs, academies, public health, or regulatory agencies. This way, they would be

contributing to advancements in veterinary medicine, animal welfare, and public health initiatives.

As for most veterinarians who treat domesticated animals (such as pets), the average

working environment would be within a clinical setting. However, veterinarians who treat more

exotic animals (such as zoo animals) may work in more of an outdoor setting (such as a farm, zoo,

reservation, etc.).

The job outlook and unemployment rate for this career field seem promising. According to

the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage
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Statistics Program (2022), the average salaries for veterinarians in the USA are $62,350 (low),

$103,260 (medium), and $174,500 (high). According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022),

the growth rate expected is 20% and the unemployment rate is 0.2%. The veterinary workforce

seems to be growing more than it is depleting, which is always promising. This also means that

there will be more job opportunities for new veterinarians coming into the workforce.

Personality traits are also a very important factor when it comes to being a good

veterinarian. According to Dr. Kate (2024), “The most important personality traits needed to be a

good and successful veterinarian are a strong work ethic, a desire to keep learning, good

problem-solving skills, attention to detail, the ability to communicate well, a passion for helping

both people and animals, and good leadership skills.” These personality attributes will not only

help you succeed in this field, but it may also determine whether this career choice is best for

some people and not ideal for others.

A Day in the Life

According to St. Mathew’s University (2020), “[A veterinarian's] daily routine will

involve plenty of rewarding experiences including nursing sick animals back to their health,

speaking to owners about caring for their animals, and providing vaccinations.”

When it comes to a veterinarian’s working environment, it depends on the specific field

the veterinarian has specialized in. However, the average pet veterinarian would work in a

clinical setting, usually privately owned. As for traveling, that also depends on the type of

animals seen by the vet, however, the average pet veterinarian would usually not have to travel

unless conducting house calls for animals as well as seeing clients at a clinic.
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I understand based on my interview with Jesse from my internship that the field of

veterinary study requires veterinarians to take work home sometimes in order to study patient

information such as charts, x-rays, ultrasounds, test results, etc. Veterinarians may also have to

work overtime if a patient needs to come in late for an emergency or if an animal already in

custody continues to show signs of distress or other abnormalities.

Veterinarians usually work in teams. This would include not only the head veterinarian

but also veterinary technicians and veterinary technologists. Because there are usually many

patients with many different needs, a veterinary clinic needs to consist of more than one

veterinarian. This is to ensure the best and most effective treatment possible. This also means

that teamwork will also be needed in order to succeed as a veterinarian.

The clinic environment itself would most likely be one with patient rooms, office rooms,

backrooms for surgeries and teeth cleanings, and testing rooms (blood tests, uranology tests, x-

rays, ultrasounds, etc.). When it comes to working hours, according to Dr. Kate (2024), general

practice veterinarians typically work 4-5 days per week for 8-10 hours per day. This means that

in total, the average veterinarian will usually work up to 40-50 hours per week. She also

mentioned that some veterinarians will also possibly have on-call duties after hours. However,

depending on the certain practice a veterinarian is in, the amount of on-call time and how often a

veterinarian is called in will vary significantly.

When it comes to the U.S. hourly wages for veterinarians (daily), according to the U.S.

Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage

Statistics Program (2022), the low is $29.98, the median is $49.64, and the high is $83.89.
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Pros and Cons

When it comes to being a veterinarian, there is usually one interest that all veterinarians

have in order to peruse this career. The interest being one in animals is necessary to succeed in

this career. As such, one pro from pursuing this career would be working with animals that a

veterinarian finds interesting. According to St. Mathew’s University (2020), due to their longing

to help animals, veterinarians tend to find a great deal of emotional and professional satisfaction

when they are able to restore the health of one, and even hundreds of sick animals. Hence, those

who like animals seem to be motivated to pursue veterinary medical programs.

The article also stated that “Another notable advantage of becoming a vet is the variation

in your everyday routine.” This statement is referring to the fact that no two days are the same

for a veterinarian due to a variation is cases. This is because veterinarians get to examine

different types of animals as well as the animal’s condition. The article also mentioned that one

can also sharpen their diagnostic skills by identifying rare diseases and conditions in the animals

they treated.

High incomes are also seen as pro incentives to pursue this career. The more additional

certifications and specialty training a veterinarian receives and studies, the higher their earnings

will become. One owns their own established veterinary practice, can also work flexibly, and

choose the number of patients they wish to attend to.

Despite these wonderful perks to pursuing veterinary medicine, the article also later

stated that, “Although veterinarian work is rewarding, you will inevitably face emotional

dilemmas particularly when choosing the correct care for an animal.” This includes the heavy

decision perform less-than-ideal tasks such as euthanasia to spare an animal from unnecessary
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suffering. These experiences are certainly ones that are taxing not only on the animal’s owners,

but also on the veterinarian who has to make the decision. The article stated that this is termed

“compassion fatigue”.

Furthermore, a veterinarian that owns their own practice may also be taxed with a

difficult work life balance that is hard to maintain.

Veterinarians also must face other challenges such as aggressive animals that could really

harm them. This includes a certain caution due to possibly being exposed to bites, scratches and

bruises from pets that panic or are frightened.

The pros and cons listed should both be taken into consideration. These factors may be

very important to some and may help decide whether the veterinary field is the right fit for them.

Chapter II: From Here to There

Profession Profile

When it comes to becoming a veterinarian, there are quite a few personality traits as well

as personal strengths that could help determine whether this is a career one should pursue or not.

The first, and most obvious reason why someone should pursue this career, would be if

one possesses an avid adoration towards animals. A veterinarian, by nature, must spend every

working day with animals (differing in species depending on what type of veterinarian it is);

therefore, if one does not like animals, this career would not suite them.

According to St. Mathew’s University (2021), some other personality traits that could,

“help identify if a veterinary career is the right choice for one includes those who have the ability
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to stay calm under pressure, the capacity to tolerate unpleasant situations, have high physical and

mental stamina, possess high emotional intelligence and empathy, possess adaptability, are

enthusiastic and positive, and have excellent communication skills.”

All of the listed personality traits and personal strengths will not only help one identify

whether becoming a veterinarian is a wise decision, but they will also help determine if someone

will succeed in this career. For example, those who obtain optimal communication skills will

certainly work well with not only clients, but also their co-workers. This is because veterinarians

usually work with other workers such as technicians and technologists; therefore, with good

communication skills, a vet clinic will run smoothly and efficiently. Another example could be if

one possesses high emotional intelligence and empathy. This is because if one obtains these

traits, they would be able to proficiently sympathize in situations where an owner is extremely

concerned or worried for their pet and their high emotional intelligence could help them find the

best course of action to help alleviate their fears.

Education

The educational standards that must be met in order to become a veterinarian are very

high, and for good reason. Becoming a veterinarian is no easy task due to its involvement in

high-risk operations and procedures. However, according to Dr. Julian Peckich, the head

veterinarian at my internship, it is quite rewarding to help animals that are in need to ensure these

wonderful creatures live a long and happy life. He also stated that the rewarding feeling of

watching a once sick animal return back to health is what makes all his schooling worthwhile.

When it comes to education requirements, one could start preparing as earlier as high

school. This would include taking courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, math, and
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English. While these are core classes, they will help prepare one for the rigor of veterinary

school. According to Career Explorer (2024), one must then Obtain a bachelor’s degree in

biology, animal sciences, or any other related field, take the graduate record exam (a standardized

test required for veterinary school admission), attend a veterinary school, complete a veterinary

internship or residency, obtain a licensure (which includes: graduating from a accredited vet

school, passing the NAVLE, passing any state-specific exams, complete any required application

materials, and meet any additional state requirements), and then lastly, complete a fellowship

which can, “provide veterinarians with advanced training and expertise in a specific area of

veterinary medicine, which can enhance their career prospects and enable them to make significant

contributions to the field.”

After all the stated requirements are met, then one will have become an official veterinarian

that is allowed to operate on animals. However, even after meeting all criteria, a veterinarian must

still keep up to date with protocols, procedures, licenses, and regulations.

Budgeting

Budgeting for college and veterinary school is very important, especially since the journey

to becoming a veterinarian is one that involves excess schooling. According to Cosgrove (2024),

statistics currently show that the average cost of vet school falls between $200,000-$275,000 for

four years. It also states that veterinary school graduates graduate with an average of about

$150,000 in student loan debt with only 18% of students graduating with no student loan debt

(2019). However, it also states that “Although graduates with no student loan debt are increasing,

so is the number of students reporting debts greater than $300,000, which hit 10.7% in 2019.”
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The article also states that becoming a veterinarian takes at least seven years and around 33% of

vets work 50 or more-hour shifts per week even after schooling.

All of these statistics factor into the type of money that will be lost as well as the

potential revenue to be gained as well. According to Bertman (2024), in relation to the financial

aspects of vet school, it is worth it since, “The projected lifetime earnings of a veterinarian

compared to the average college grad is $360,000 after taxes versus the $292,000 in cost of

paying back student loans.” While this suggests that budget wise, veterinary school might be

worth the later income. However, there are also one other, more personal factor, that plays a

hand in whether the benefits reap greater than the risks. This factor revolves around whether or

not becoming a veterinarian is fulfilling to a person and if they feel as though they have made the

best career choice possible for themselves. When choosing a career, one thing that must be

accounted for is whether or not one will enjoy and be thoroughly fulfilled with the work they

will be doing. This could also help someone decide whether or not they can reap more rewards

than they lose money.

Chapter III: Personal Assessment

My Skills

When it comes to becoming a veterinarian, I understand that that is no easy task. I also

know that not just anyone can be a great veterinarian and excel at what they do. Because of these

two facts, I believe that a lot of the skills needed to obtain being great at this job are skills that I

possess and can strengthen.

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I would say that my organization skills as well as my ability to follow explicit directions

are two really important and helpful skills that could be very useful in a veterinary practice. I

would also say that I am very good at math and science, especially biology, algebra, geometry,

and chemistry (all necessary to become a veterinarian). I also really enjoy those subjects, which

helps me to be quite skillful in these areas. I would also say I have a decent work ethic – when I

really work hard at it. I have also practiced this past year to better my scheduling and executing

skills in order to accomplish more tasks and work on time and efficiently. While there are still

some skills that need strengthening, I believe that I would be able to strengthen these skills and

succeed as a veterinarian in the future if I strived hard enough for excellence, not just the bare

minimum.

I would also say that I have quite a few soft skills that could be very helpful in the

veterinary business. I have great leadership qualities; I have great teamwork skills (can help

when working with veterinary technicians and techs); I love working with people and animals,

and I enjoy treating and taking care of those who are sick or injured. These skills I have learned

about and honed for years now, and I have been able to realize that whatever job I do get, I

would want to be in a position where I could help those who are hurting and provide a civil duty

that will ensure our community can continue to thrive in good health. Because of these skills, I

believe that I could be well suited for becoming a veterinarian and that these interests of mine

will help me in becoming a not just decent, but an exceptional veterinarian.

My Personality

As stated earlier, veterinarians that tend to excel are usually people who are able to “stay

calm under pressure, have the capacity to tolerate unpleasant situations, have high physical and
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mental stamina, possess high emotional intelligence and empathy, possess adaptability, are

enthusiastic and positive, and have excellent communication skills” St. Mathew’s University

(2021). Because of this, I believe that I would be suited well for this career.

According to my Myers Briggs styled test, my results stated that I am a campaigner. It

explained that a campaigner is someone who is enthusiastic, creative, and sociable free spirits,

who can always find a reason to smile. My results read that I am 57% extraverted, which is great

since becoming a veterinarian would involve a lot of socializing with animals, their owners, and

even other staff members such as veterinary techs and technicians. I am 57% feeling, which

means I value emotional expression and sensitivity. It also means that I place a lot of importance

on empathy, social harmony, and cooperation which would be beneficial when having to interact

with so many individuals on a daily basis (including during sensitive and scary times). I am also

said to be 51% Prospecting, meaning I am proficient at improvising and adapting to opportunities

which is helpful specifically to veterinarians since flexibility is a big part of dealing with and

treating so many different animals and illnesses/injuries every day. I was 76% Turbulent, including

how I feel a sense of urgency in my emotions and tend to be success-driven, a perfectionist, and

eager to improve which would serve me well in college and vet school. The test also stated at the

end that those of my personality type would be best suited for jobs that may involve nonprofits,

public service, counseling, education, customer or public relations, hospitality, media and

entertainment, and the service industry. Luckily, the veterinary practice would most likely fall under

one of these categories.

When it comes to my Career Cruiser results, I also received a score that would prove

complimentary to a veterinary career. My 3 RIASEC strengths help support this career choice
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because I ranked the highest in the social category. This stated that I would be good at working

with other people which is very important in the veterinary workforce. The investigative portion

of my strengths states that I would enjoy studying scientific topics such as human and animal

behavior. This would serve me well in studying anatomy, etc., Lastly, my artistic strength states

that I am open, independent, etc. and that can help me stand out and succeed as a veterinarian.

As shown, my personal strengths, interests, and personality seem to be complimentary to

this career, and I believe that because of them, I would be well suited to become a veterinarian.

My Motivation

As my time to go to college grows near, I plan on completing my core classes, as all

incoming freshmen will. However, after those classes have been completed, one would then

focus on the classes required for their specific major. In my case, if I were to try and transfer to a

school with an amazing veterinary program, I would most likely try to transfer to a college such

as Auburn. Auburn has one of the top veterinary programs in the country, and they also provide a

Bachelor of Science in Public and One Health, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional

degree, as well as graduate degrees including Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in

Biomedical Sciences (all of which could help further one’s veterinary career). I was also told

during an interview, with Jesse Mcinnis from my internship, that he attended Auburn and that he

really enjoyed learning there. From interacting with him, I have found that most of his education

at Auburn has not only helped further his career specifically, but that it also helped prepare him

for his job to this day in order to excel.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), “Most veterinarians work in

private clinics and hospitals.” It also showed that the largest employers of veterinarians were
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veterinary services with approximately 83% and self-employed workers with 10%. As for

moving, I would most likely be able to find work almost wherever I go. There are quite a few

veterinary clinics in Georgia and so if I so chose, I would most likely not have to move if I didn’t

want to.

Some major obstacles I anticipate having include organizing my studies to ensure I am

getting everything done on time as well as dealing with stressful situations, both school and work

related. However, I plan to overcome these by not only practicing writing and recording all

projects and their due dates, but also attempting to maintain a balanced work/home life as well as

mental methods in order to protect my mental health in situations where an animal may possibly

pass away. Some resources that may help me in overcoming these obstacles could include daily

planners, reminders, alarms, mental health programs, and on-the-job experiences and internships.

Another helpful resource could include study groups that can help promote efficient study

methods that will help me in retaining and exercising the information I would be learning in my

classes.

When it comes to professional associations I could join while studying at college, there

are quite a few options. For example, even though I am a high school student now, I have been

able to obtain an internship at my local veterinary clinic which means that obtaining an

internship during college wouldn’t be too far-fetched. I would most likely be able to join a

private clinic that could help me practice what I am learning in my classes and more. From what

I understand as well, Jesse Mcinnis from my internship also mentioned that at Auburn, he got a

lot of opportunities offered to him at many partner farms and clinics which he said taught him

lessons he would have only learned in-person.

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When it comes to my motivation to succeed in my future education, I would say that I

have been able to properly identify many important future goals that could help me succeed in

setting me up for a hard-worked veterinary career. I have also been able to practice and exercise

a few new skills in the class I am in this semester. Three of these skills include writing necessary

information down, a list of reminders on my phone, and an improvement in scope of research

sources. Not only have I learned that writing things down can help me in retaining the

information (including due dates in a calendar), but also information I learned at my internship

such as what signs to look for when handing an animal that may bite or harm you. I also learned

that setting reminders in my phone is a necessity in order to efficiently get tasks done in an

orderly span of time. This ensures that dues dates don’t easily slip by me. Lastly, I was also able

to expand my knowledge of how to gather and cite sources which I believe will be very

beneficial in college specifically. Not only have I gotten faster at the entire process in general,

but I have also strengthened my knowledge of credible sources, ways to search questions, and

how to interpret, paraphrase and explain the information gathered. I was also able to get some

real job experience from my internship which I believe has been the most helpful of all. This

includes learning what a work environment is like, how to interact and collaborate with co-

workers, and how to interface with patients.

Chapter IV: Productivity

My Project

My applied learning project is one that involved me making an informational poster that

would give a simple step-by-step checklist to follow when administering pre-operative

anesthetics when prepping for procedures such as surgery, teeth cleanings, foreign body checks,
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etc. The poster also includes a few helpful tips and warnings here and there to ensure the

animal’s safety. These tips were ones I learned from Jesse Mcinnis as well while studying his

work at my internship. Some of the warnings include paying attention to how fast one induces

anesthesia, which if done too fast, could result in the animal holding its breath, therefore

restricting the oxygen flow.

My project also works in a way that involves not only an appealing look that is simple

enough to not feel cluttered or confusing, but also involves the necessary information for a

decent explanation of what the preparation steps are for the anesthetics.

My poster includes the four main stages for inducing a pet into a state that is operable

(such as the Analgesia or Disorientation, Excitement or Delirium, Surgical Anesthesia, and

Overdose stages). I also include the signs of successful inducing such as palpebral senses and

pupil status.

In conclusion, I believe that my final design is not only visually appealing, but I also

believe that it will be very helpful when used. I tried to include as much information as possible

so that the poster was accurate. However, it is just supposed to be a guiding tool, so the detail of

the procedure is not as extensive as a textbook definition would be. I also tried incorporating

aspects that I learned only from my internship in order to showcase what I learned while I was

interning at the Marietta Vet Clinic.

Career Connection

My applied learning project connects to the veterinary practice not only because it

involves an extremely common pre-operative experience, but also because it directly ties into
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what a head veterinarian would have to conduct afterwards. After the pre-operative anesthesia, a

veterinarian is required to then preform whatever procedure is necessary for the animal to

become a healthier specimen. If the anesthesia is not done properly, it could have detrimental

effects that the head veterinarian would have to deal with. As Jesse stated to me many times

during my time interning, anesthetists play a big hand in the success of a procedure, and yet they

don’t seem to get too much notice, unless the procedure goes sideways. Anesthesia certainly

plays a massive role in the veterinary practice, and it is very prevalent in everyday operations.

Assuming I become a veterinarian in the future, anesthesia will play a massive part in my

everyday life, and knowing more about it would be extremely helpful.

Naturally, I learned a lot of information about this career through the research and

creation of this project. Not only did I learn how pre-anesthetics are administered, I was also able

to witness the operations performed afterwards. During my time at the Marietta Vet Clinic, I was

able to watch neuterings, growth removals, foreign body explorations, teeth cleanings, and even

how to address a situation that involves an animal coding on the operating table (it wasn’t

necessarily pleasant, but it was informational). I also got to whiteness Dr. Julian Peckich

perform procedures such as suturing, inspecting, and diagnosing. All of these experiences were

not only informational, but they wouldn’t have even been possible if it weren’t for the flawless

anesthesia administered by Jesse. Hence, the importance of my project ties directly to the career I

have had the opportunity to explore this semester, and I have learned so much because of it.
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