Do you remember when you were young and everyone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up? Some veterinarians knew from the time they could talk that a veterinary career was right for them — however most of us didn’t have any idea. Making the right profession choice was so vitally important for the outcome of my life and my happiness.
I remember actually sitting down in a quiet place and asking myself these questions: “What makes me feel alive? What makes me want to get up in the morning?” I had a passion for helping furry family members and also loved people so clinical veterinary medicine was for me. It was a good thing that I didn’t make the mistake of loving animals and disliking people — all Pets are extensions of their people and I wanted to serve both. I truly care very deeply about both Pets and people.
On a side note, there were some not-so-good-reasons I decided on veterinary medicine, to be perfectly honest. I wanted the degree, I wanted to be called doctor and I wanted my family to be proud. What I have come to learn, though, is that it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks — what matters is the passion I have inside of me. My passion defines who I am, my passion pushes me to do great things, my passion will determine my success in my career and, more importantly, in my life.
I have been blessed over and over again in this wonderful profession that I chose. I have found my niche and have utilized my degree to tap into my passion for serving people, building relationships, helping Pets, and being able to be a great and available mom. The veterinary degree opened doors that no other degree could open and I don’t regret my decision for one minute.
It was important that I made my decision for the right reasons — being passionate about my profession will not only make me the best in my field, but it will also make me the best person I can be during this short lifetime. What better legacy is there than to be the person who impacts this world because of my joy for living?