What made you want to go into veterinary medicine? Was it your first career choice?

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Well, my mom always wanted me to pursue a medical career. I love animals! And thought it would be cool to be here.

I wanted to pursue biology, but then I loved working with animals so naturally the best option was to become part of the vetmed field.

It was actually. Since my grandfather was a vet, and my father and uncles did not want to become one, it naturally fell to the grandkids to continue the legacy. I have loved this job for many years.

My family has a veterinary clinic for almost 3 decades now. I was born from a family of vets and I have always loved animals and wanted to cure them as much as I love to cure people too.

Yes, it was. I think growing up watching wildlife documentaries and animal videos/channels sparked my interest. How about you?

I have always been intrigued by animals. I loved nurturing them even as a small child so I knew it was something I wanted to do with my life

I wanted to be a zoologist but being a veterinarian is just as good

When I was younger I really wanted to be a doctor. When I got to high school we got a family dog for my little sister and I fell in love with the dog. He got sick and I was really involved in the process. That's when I knew what kind of doctor I wanted to be

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