Veterinarian Overview
I wasnt inspired to become a veterinarian until later in life. I know many of my colleagues have felt a calling to help animals from a young age. My own passion has always been the application of science in making life better for everyone. I followed this desire to the University of Rhode Island, where I had the privilege of participating in a very unique internship with The Living Seas at EPCOT Center. During this internship, I had the opportunity to observe the staff veterinarian provide a moray eel with anesthesia and a life-saving surgical procedure. This veterinarian used his ingenuity to take already existing medical devices and adapt them for this very special patient. I knew I wanted to do the same, to bring a state-of-the-art medical and surgical service to companion animals. This is why I am so interested in the benefits of laser medicine and surgery, in both assisting my own and others patients and introducing it to our colleagues. To me being a veterinarian means studying, working, and applying what Ive learned to improve the quality of life for all of my patients and the families who love them, and to help other veterinarians and their staffs in doing the same in whatever small way
