Erin Campbell
veterinary tech
Ward Animal Hospital
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Being diagnosed with dyslexia
I had to work hard during high school
Graduating High School
Going to Panola
Going to SFA
Took 5 years for me to get my Bachelors degree
Graduated SFA
Got my Master Degree
Education
High School
Clear Creek High School
Clear Creek High School
Bachelor
Applied Science
Panola
Applied Science
Panola
Career
veterinary tech
I assist the vet in the care of animals
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Science
Medicine
Problem Solving
Day to Day
In a typical day, I would monitor surgery patients vitals. I would assist the doctors in the room by holding patients while they are being examed and given shots or having samples taken. I would get the rooms ready for all appointments. I am also expected to be the go-between for the Dr. and patient.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
I would talk to your local vet about shadowing.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Vet tech school
Vet tech school
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Myself:
"That I should have gone to vet. tech school."
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
