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     While exploring what it would be like to work as a veterinarian in a zoo instead of an exotic place, I came across an article which explains the duties of a Zoo Veterinarian from the perspective of Dr. Carlos Sanchez. The first question talks about what a typical day is like, in which he responds that every day is always different. He talks about how he’ll go from treating an Alpaca to checking on a butterfly that isn’t flying correctly. In other questions he mentions how his job can be difficult because every animal is different, and it is harder to find the problem in unique animals because we do not always know what should be considered abnormal for them.
     Dr. Carlos Sanchez then goes on to talk about how he became a Zoo Veterinarian, his goals and other aspects of the job. A part of his interview that really stood out to me was how he feels about the animals he treats. He mentioned that unlike a pet, wild animals hide their symptoms if they’re sick or injured which sometimes results in it being too late to treat them. He also mentioned how losing an animal is probably the hardest part of the job, and if it wasn’t for the zookeepers themselves they usually wouldn’t realize that the animals were even sick. 
    His interview really put this career path in perspective for me. A lot of blogs and website’s are very bias when describing this career, and while it is nice knowing the pros and cons from each person, having honest answers like his give me a better outlook of what I possibly have the chance to do when I finish school. He gives real details which give me insight on what my life would be like if I were to become a Zoo Veterinarian. In my opinion, every job has its advantages and disadvantages, and for me at least, being able to work with and help these animals is enough to weight out all the negative aspects of the job.

References

"Interview with Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Carlos Sanchez." Interview by Carlos Sanchez, Dr.Teachers. Interview with Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Carlos Sanchez, 04 Feb. 2014. Web. 06 Feb. 2014. <http://kids.usa.gov/transcripts/zoo-veterinarian.shtml>.