Going into veterinary school, I was excited to work with animals and their stewards—as are most of us who enter…
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Continue ReadingThe only occupation I ever remember wanting to do as I grew up other than a veterinarian was dolphin trainer.…
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Continue ReadingTalking Heads sang “Once in a Lifetime” over 40 years ago, and the refrain “Well, how did I get here?”…
Continue ReadingGrowing up, I always wanted to be with animals. After graduating from college, I started to spend time at the…
Continue ReadingI retired at the end of 2022 after having been an appointed deputy director of the California Department of Public…
Continue ReadingWhen you graduate from veterinary school, you never know where your journey will take you. I would have never envisioned…
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