A job posting that I am interested in is the veterinarian position at the Banfield Pet Hospital. The position is one that deals with large and small animals, which is perfect for what I want to do. The description instructs that I will be doing medical procedures, scheduling appointments, ordering pharmaceuticals, and various other requirements for a veterinarian. Qualifications I must have before applying would be dedication, diverse perspectives, and quality performance within the field. This is attainable as I have been striving and dedicated towards accomplishing my goal of becoming a veterinarian and have no plans of giving up anytime soon. I have practiced caring for animals through my family farm and working in a horse hospital. I have been open to new ideas when it comes to following through with a task and should have no problem meeting the standards they have set. Banfield requires a State Veterinary Board License as well as a good standing within the state. The organization is encouraging applicants to get their SCS depending on the state they are applying in and will pay for a DEA license. There is a class that is required by the 12 week mark for those new members called the USDA Accreditation class.
While this is a lot to accomplish I am confident that I can do it because it would be such a great opportunity. In order to be qualified for this job I will be furthering my degree by attending veterinary school. I will be applying to numerous schools within the next year and hopefully will be attending one upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree. In order to be successful and make it into a graduate school I must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher to be considered as well as gain experience through internships, job shadows, and working. By doing so I will have a greater chance at being selected by a school. I have lined up two internships for both this summer and the following in order to gain an understanding for the different practices that may be out there. As for academics, I have been constantly improving my four year plan of classes I will take in order to meet any requirements for graduate school. Many graduate schools require a letter of recommendation from a licensed veterinarian and one from another source of your choosing, both of which I am working to get. I have a veterinarian in mind for the letter of recommendation and a few options as to who I can contact to be another source of recommendation. During college I will be sure to meet all the requirements set by future schools as well as the ones set in order for me to attain my degree. I am eager to become a part of my field in animal sciences and will do whatever it takes in order to be a veterinarian in the future.
