Melissa Slaughter
Veterinary Nurse
PetPartners USA
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
My mother died in my junior year and I failed half of my classes
I took twice the courseload the next semester to compensate for my failed classes
I graduated high school (despite everyone doubting me) with a 3.7 GPA
I had to drop out of college my second semester after trying to live in my car for a month when I lost housing aid
I got a new job in a new field.
I got promoted up to assistant manager at my new clinic
I left my old job due to being mistreated and had to leave two other jobs for the same issue.
I now work at a wonderful practice where everyone excels and treats others with respect.
Education
High School
Person High School
Person High School
Career
Veterinary Nurse
I provide a wide range of nursing care to animals.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Medicine
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
Obtaining medical history for several patients, performing an array of nursing duties including lab work, medication administration, and different types of technical procedures such as placing catheters.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Find a practice that will let you volunteer. It’s best to see the daily life before you commit as the hours and work can be brutal!
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"Why wouldn’t you want to be a doctor instead. "
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
