Our Plum has always had a remarkable connection with animals. She is drawn to all types of critters and they respond back to her with trust and love. Ever since Plum was quite young, she has aspired to work directly with animals. Our Plum would love to grow up to be a veterinarian.
We TR parents take our children’s dreams seriously. And we do what we can to help our children achieve each and every one of their goals. We started discussing how we could help Plum discover if the path to becoming a veterinarian was one that she really wanted to pursue.
Since our entire family enjoys the company of animals, we have no shortage of critters to care for within our home. We also maintain numerous bird feeders in our backyard. We love to get outdoors, and hike or walk, so wild animal encounters occur daily. And we have plenty of books stacked on the shelves at home about animal care and animal facts, for anyone to peruse at will. Since Plum has plenty of standard exposure animals, we really had to broaden our search in order to offer her a unique experience.
Into the picture walked the amazing staff of the Village Animal Clinic, located in Oregon, WI. After speaking with TR
Dad about our Plum’s career goals and her connection to animals, Dr. Mike and his staff welcomed our daughter into their practice. They allow Plum to safely witness procedures and to be a part of their clinic’s daily activities. Plum has seen everything from routine check-ups, to nail clippings, to minor surgery.
Through the clinic’s cooperation with Darling Pet Rescue, Plum has also been able to work with rescued, homeless animals and to learn about their struggles. She has a tremendous time at the Clinic, interacting with employees and customers. Plum is getting real life, hands-on experience and witnessing every aspect of being a veterinarian. Her future goal is more in focus and her confidence have grown tremendously.
We encourage you to explore hands-on opportunities for your child. You never know who will open a door for your kids if you don’t take the first step, which is to simply ask for help. And the experiences that your children will gain, through the opportunities that you help set up, will stay with them for a lifetime.