Welcome

Welcome to my internship blog! I'm Christina Breitenbuecher and I interned at the Madera Pet Hospital. I have gained so much experience working with veterinarians and technicians for my future career as a veterinarian. I would like to thank the ROP/STC Advanced Internship class, sponsored by the Marin County Office of Education for contributing to all I have learned. This blog includes all I have observed, learned, and experienced as I was working at the Madera Pet Hospital.

My Resume

OBJECTIVE
To obtain an internship with an animal hospital that will provide valuable hands-on training and work experience, to assist in my future career as a veterinarian.

EXPERIENCE

2007 Madera Pet Hospital Corte Madera, CA
Intern
• Assisting veterinarians with holding animals, filing, observing veterinarians, cleaning medical tools, and handing tools to veterinarians when needed.

2004-2007 Bonjour Fleurette Mill Valley, CA
Administrator Assistant
• Filing, organizing papers, packed and shipped products
2003-2007 Babysitting Services Mill Valley, CA
Babysitter
 Provided childcare for six families.
 Tutored many of the children I babysat for.
 First Aid and CPR certified.

2005 SaveABunny Organization Mill Valley, CA
Attendant
 Cleaned rabbit cages.
 Fed rabbits and filled up water bottles.
 Socialized with the rabbits.
 Weekly Volunteered.

EDUCATION
2007 ROP/STC Advanced Internship Class San Rafael, CA
 Reflection and anaysis of work situation
 Design and produce online communication
 Conduct industy , organization-specific and educational research

2005-2007 Tamalpais High School Mill Valley, CA
 Currently a sophomore with a 3.94 GPA.
 Highlights include Link Crew member, playing the violin, honor roll, Varsity track team, Earth club, Advanced Placement Language/Composition, and Biology.

SKILLS AND INTERESTS
CERT (Community Emergence Response Team) Team member, Science: Biology, writes clearly and accurately, loves animals, cares about the environment, diligent worker, punctual at work and school, good listener and learner, responsible, reliable, and phone skills.

Internship Description

While interning at Madera Pet Hospital, I assisted veterinarians and technicians with holding animals and handing them medical tools. I also observed veterinarians and technicians, recorded heart worm and blood tests, and cleaned medical tools.

Organization Overview

Madera Pet Hospital's mission is to provide superior and compassionate veterinary services that support the health and well being of companion animals in our community. To achieve this goal, They will maintain a dedicated staff with exceptional abilities and character, who are committed to teamwork and to ongoing learning, and who promise to offer outstanding medical and surgical care.
There are 36 veterinarians and technicians at Madera Pet Hospital. Madera Pet Hospital has been helping animals for more than 50 years

Organization Structure and Culture

Madera pet hospital's working environment consist of a lot of team work, which I really like. While I was interning, there was a dog who was rushed in one day because he got hit by a mail truck. I got to witness not only what veterinarians and technicians had to do to try to save the dog, but I also observed how everyone worked as one and helped each other out. While I was interning at Madera Pet Hospital, I felt as if I was a part of this team because I made sure I was always there for anyone who needed help getting tools or holding an animal.

Career Path to Top

To become a veterinarian, you should probably have a bachelor degree because 95.4% of people with a bachelor degree became a veterinarian, compared to people who only have a high school education. Vet schools require a GPA of 3.0 or higher and high scores on the Veterinary Aptitude Test, GRE, or MCAT. Competition for a spot in a vet school is intense and only half of those who apply are admitted.

How My Internship Fits/Does Not Fit My Future

My internship fits into my future because it was a step closer to my overall goal of becoming a veterinarian. This Internship as helped me confirm that I want to become a veterinarian. I was able to recieve a taste of what it takes to be a veterinarian and what there daily responsiblities consists of. I now know that I could become a veterinarian.