Some people may think that being a veterinarian is a simple job, just to safeguard animals’ lives. That is also what I have been thinking of. However, everything changes after I attended this lecture.
When Prof. Nikolaus Osterrrieder bought me into the world of veterinarian, I realized being a vet is not as simple as what I thought. Instead, it is an honorable job! Not only does vets heal our little friends, but they also ensure food safety as well as trying to strike a balance between animals, humans and the environment. These are what I have never thought of. I cannot imagine what the world would be without a vet, maybe I am already dead because of food poisoning! Here I would like to pay a huge tribute to all vets for their efforts.
Then, Professor introduced to me what research veterinarians have done and what current research vets are working on. I remember what he said, ‘As a vet, we will not stop, the world is changing drastically, we must not only catch up, but also make a few steps ahead.’ I totally agree with what he said. The world is changing. It is easy to be left behind. We are competing on a global level. That is why I have to work harder and hopefully I can be the pioneer in this industry.
Finally, Professor told me the key to become a successful veterinarian was ‘NEVER FORGET WHY YOU STARTED’. It seems as easy as what the word means, but how many people could actually carry this idea to the end? There are many reasons for vets to lose their minds, they may look for power, or crave money. I start to think about why I wanted to be a vet. Is it because of money? Or just because my parents want me to do so? I try to search the answer from my diary, hoping to find any evidence from scratch. In conclusion, the reason for longing to be a vet is neither money nor my parents, but enjoy spending time with animals, and to protect the ones I love.
I, a high schooler who wants to become a vet, garnered a lot of knowledge about a veterinarian through this lecture. Wishing future veterinarians not to give up and have every success in their future endeavors.