“Be willing to jump in with both feet and don’t be afraid of getting wet. That’s the only way to gain the experience you’ll take with you throughout your career.”
Marie Meehan ‘07

“Don’t let others bring you down. You have to make a place for yourself and keep a positive attitude.”
Brooke Ashlock ‘07

“Be open to learning new things. Don’t sit back and watch, step up.”
Jaime Kniezewski ‘07

“Your externship will only be as good as you make it! If you go in with a negative attitude and a bad outlook, you will have a horrible experience. If you go in positive, you will benefit greatly and have a wonderful time altogether!”
Kirsten Stajkowski ‘07

“Do something you’ve never done.”
Joann Schafer ‘07

“Pick an externship that is out of your comfort zone. You never know what you’ll love if you don’t try it. You could be missing out on something great!”
Nicole Hare ‘07

“Pick practices that scare you- you will learn the most from them.”
Debra Cirlincione ‘07

“There are many ways to complete VT procedures. Listen and observe the various ways experienced technicians do things and implement the best of all methods to create an effective one for you.”
Mary Kury ‘07

“Doctors make the site and veterinary technicians make it great. Find out what the sites allow their techs to do.”
Lee Harmon ‘07

“Never underestimate your knowledge. Do not be afraid to try something out of your comfort zone. You’ll be surprised by how much you do know and you may be great with what makes you uncomfortable.”
Karyn Tucker ‘07

“Choose a specialty & emergency practice even if you don’t think you want to work in emergency. It just may change your mind.”
Michele Guzik-Mosher ‘07

“Lab Animal Medicine has no boundaries. Every day is a learning and fulfilling experience. I enjoy knowing that I make a difference.”
Leslie Sheppard ‘07