Lisa Willcox used to doubt her ability to succeed in veterinary science but not any more.
Since I was a child I’ve always wanted to be a veterinarian. Like most aspiring vets, my love of animals is what drew me to this career. However, I quickly learnt just how hard it was to be accepted into the veterinary medicine degree. I often doubted my ability to get the high grades needed for entry, and wondered if I could cope emotionally with performing tasks such as euthanasia, not to mention the gruelling study load required. As a profession, veterinarians have one of the highest rates of suicide. This alone would make most think twice about considering this career path.
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