Starting Independent Component 1

In addition to my mentorship at the clinic, I have started volunteering at Priceless Pets Orphanage in Chino Hills as part of my independent component. I volunteer twice a week for two hours each day. I walk dogs, clean kennels, wash bowls, do laundry, and anything else that needs to be done. I enjoy walking dogs most because I get to be outside and interact with them more. One dog that has stood out to me the most is a terrier mix named Maggie. She is still a puppy and very playful. I enjoy playing with her and walking her. I hope she finds a home soon. It is very exciting and interesting to see the different dogs and cats that come into the orphanage. They are all sweet and are waiting for the right person to come and adopt them. I am looking forward to volunteering more at Priceless Pets.

Maggie

Taking a break on our walk.

Giving kisses while on a walk.

Blog 8: Research and Working EQ

1. What is your working EQ?

What does the job of a veterinarian entail?

2. What is a possible answer to your working EQ?
The main purpose of a veterinarian is to ensure and protect the health and well-being of both animals and people.

3. What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?
The most important source that I have found to answer my EQ is the book Career Opportunities: Working With Animals by Shelly Field. This book describes all jobs that involve working with animals. This helps answer my EQ because it describes the job of a large and small animal veterinarian. It also goes into detail about what these types of veterinarians do and the differences between both. The book explained a general description of the job, salary, employment prospects, education and training, experience and skills needed, special requirements, and tips for entry into this field of study. 

4. Who is your mentor, or where are you doing your mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?
My mentor is Dr. Gene Metzger. I am mentoring at his small vet clinic in Chino. This relates to my EQ because I am able to be in the clinic environment and observe both my mentor and the vet techs. This allows me to observe what the job of a veterinarian entails and therefore answer my EQ.