I have been interning at Presidio Way Veterinary Hospital for the past two weeks and I love it! I'm learning so much about animal medicine, people skills, and general work habits that I will definitely be using in the future. For the first week, I worked in the front dealing with clients, filing and organizing papers, and gaining basic receptionist skills important for any job. After a few days, I really got the hang of answering phones, scheduling appointments, and organizing files. Although those tasks may not seem the most exciting, I really enjoyed learning how to run and maintain the hospital.
I have just finished my second week and I love my internship even more than before! They brought me to the back of the hospital where all the action happens! I shadowed the head nurse as she trained and introduced me to all the daily tasks, procedures, and skills required to treat the dogs and cats that come into the hospital. I've learned how to draw up necessary medications and drugs in syringes and needles. I help the nurses and technicians restrain and soothe nervous animals. And unfortunately, I even know how to prepare fecal samples and read them under a microscope. Although my job isn't very glamorous at times, cleaning the cages, filing papers, or sweeping the floors, I really love going to work everyday.
My favorite reason for going to work is that every day something new and exciting happens (at least that's how I feel). For example, I got to stand in my first surgery the other day! The doctor had to remove a dog's eye because I believe it had glaucoma and the eye was very painful. This surgery is called an enucleation. This week I also helped trim a dog's nails and bathe an 160 lb mastiff! And so I'm very excited to continue updating you all about my internship!
- Mack Roach, NJ
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