Milestones

My road in life took a while to figure out.
Being diagnosed with dyslexia
I had to work hard during high school
Graduating High School
Going to Panola
Going to SFA
Took 5 years for me to get my Bachelors degree
Graduated SFA
Got my Master Degree

Education

High School
Clear Creek High School
Bachelor
Applied Science
Panola
Graduate
Agriculture, General
Stephen F. Austin State University

Career

veterinary tech

I assist the vet in the care of animals

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Science
Medicine
Problem Solving

Day to Day

In a typical day, I would monitor surgery patients vitals. I would assist the doctors in the room by holding patients while they are being examed and given shots or having samples taken. I would get the rooms ready for all appointments. I am also expected to be the go-between for the Dr. and patient.

Advice for Getting Started

Here's the first step for high school students

I would talk to your local vet about shadowing.

Recommended Education

My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:

undergrad
Bachelor
Vet tech school

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

From Myself:

"That I should have gone to vet. tech school."

Challenges I Overcame

Learning Issues