Persuasive Essay On Becoming A Vet

Veterinarians have to be very observant, they spend almost all day looking for abnormalities so they can help their patients. “By searching around a little you can find a veterinarian who will use their skills effectively” (Young 13). Being a veterinarian is not all about your love of animals though, “It’s important to love animals of course. But you also need to be fascinated by medicine” (Wright

Preparing for these things doesn’t have to happen all at once, or after graduation. Volunteering and working in clinics in highschool, as well as interning in college helps tremendously with knowing what to expect when finally joining the workforce. A career in veterinary medicine isn’t achieved in a short amount of time, and finding a good college to spend a minimum of 8 years isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. Oklahoma State University (OSU.) is a 4 year university and veterinary college in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

When asked what they want to be when they grow up, most children say astronaut, doctor, president, or veterinarian. I was one of those kids that replied “a veterinarian” when asked by others. Usually, when one gets older, that career goal changes into something different, but not for me. I did not know it then, but my dream of being a veterinarian would stick with me throughout my life, and influence the choices I make in order to reach that long-term goal. I come from a family that expresses an interminable love for animals.

Every semester, there are an abundant number of students who apply for Pell Grant to assist them with the costs of college. Sometimes, students will not meet the financial criteria because their parent’s income is a bit too high or because of other financial factors that they will not qualify. Thus, it puts a student in a situation where they will take out student loans, that they’ll be paying for many years. Clearly, the result of being someone who has not committed a crime and works to pay for their own education, is the one that pays the ultimate price. Yet, congress wants to financially grant prison inmates a free education, while exemplary citizens are denied.

They have to worry about paying back all of that money and students who get scholarships don’t have to worry about it. They don’t think that 's enough they think they should get paid for the sport they play as well. Most college athletes would just be happy with a four year career playing a sport and not having to pay for their college education. (3) Some of the athletes think they should get paid for doing something that got them that education. Which I don’t think thats right.

As we all know, college can be very expensive. With the scholarships and grants, college student-athletes can go to school for free and get their day-to-day needs such as food, housing, clothes, etc. Ackerman and Scotts, purpose is to show that college is a learning experience and with the help of college sports, the student-athletes will have a chance to grow and be successful in life rather than being exploited. However, critics believe that college student-athletes should be paid salary, like professional athletes, because they want people to see the “athletes are the rule, not the expectation” (par 11). They want the audience to think that it’s a rule for student-athletes to go play pro after two years, will no expectation.

National Center for Education Statistics says, “An average student who comes to a new state from another state can expect to pay around $28,400 in tuition, fees, books and supplies for an academic year. Adding in an off-campus apartment and other expenses brings that to around $47,500.”(Should College Athletes Be Paid?) Attending college is a huge financial decision for most of the attending students. Though, if you are an athlete this is not the case, the scholarship you receive from the coach will relieve the stress that is put on other students. College athletes are not receiving a physical paycheck; instead they are receiving a scholarship that is worth much

Having a physical therapy license is required in every state. Doing a lot of volunteering while going to college to be a physical therapist assistant is very recommended to get more experience before going into the real world (How to Become a Physical Therapist. (2003) chart 1, para 4). To become a pediatrician, the schooling is way longer than becoming a physical therapist assistant but the pay for a pediatrician is well worth

So you can get into one of the courses. Career pathways: going to university= is good because it will qualify you and give you a good knowledge of the animals and medications. However it is bad because it will cost a lot of money to do and will possibly lead you into student loans. Doing work placed training= this is good because it is has a lot of practical work and not much written and it will give you on the job training on how to be one by being inside the environment. However you may not get taught as much as what you would in the university and maybe you might be better at doing the university option as it will provide you with more

Why would a veterinarian conduct animal testing and risk the very same lives they are trying to save? Being a veterinarian is about so much more than being someone who cares for animals. It 's about the passion and the drive that you have to making a difference in the lives of the animals that you swore an oath to care for. Being a veterinarian not only means that you take pride in changing and

This enables the pet to stay in it’s home instead of being given away because the medical treatment is too expensive. Through the community pet food pantry, The Blue Ridge Humane Society is able to feed around 200 local pets. Many people who has fallen on hard times will surrender their pets to shelters. People can avoid the stress and heartache by receiving food from the pantry. The Blue Ridge Humane Society 's top priority is educating local pet owners on the importance of spaying and neutering.

I know there will be bitter sweet moments when the animals go up for adoption. I have to remind myself that when we prepare one animal to go home with a family, we making room for another animal we can pick up and provide shelter and food to. As a Veterinary Tech, I know all my days won’t consist of sunshine. I know there will be times of sorrow when I have to assist the Veterinary with tough decision like euthanasia to families, or face issues morally and trying to understand why we would have to euthanasia healthy animals (because the owners cannot take care of them), or animals in pain that can make a full recovery (due to the owners being unable to pay for surgery). I’m looking forward to extend my love for animals to help others with their animal medical needs.

The medical examination includes visual and hearing tests, drug screenings, blood pressure, a physical, and a psychological test (“How to Become”). Overall, to be a veterinarian much education is needed, but fish and game wardens require less education and more physical and medical soundness. Both of these careers are very interesting to me. I could be successful in either one. But I am gravitating more towards being a veterinarian.

There is much controversy over whether or not animals should be used to test new procedures and medications. I personally believe that animal testing is crucial to scientific development. Every life lost is a tragedy but as seen in the story, Flowers for Algernon, by Daniel Keys, it will help us determine what will happen to a human test subjects without human losses. In this essay I will support my belief that animal research is important to human survival and is worth the risk. Animal research has played a vital part in nearly every medical breakthrough over the last decade.

In his article titled “I Am a Community College Student,” Terry O’Banion tells his own educational story and explains how he feels he is a community college student because of the great opportunities a community college can give students. They are affordable, close to home and Community oriented. Like Terry O’Banion I too am a community college student because without this opportunity, I would not be able to receive a college education. Community college is affordable it’s giving me the opportunity to attend college without stressing over the cost. I plan to become a lawyer and the length of time it take to do so is 7 years of college.