Learning Applied Science

Happy Nosevember to you!  So it's been a heck of a ride so far in this veterinary technician program.  I can't believe it's been a year since I was taking my pre-reqs in science and math.  Next month, I will officially be halfway through the program.  It's challenging and also a little scary.  I'm learning how to help animals, both in the medical field and also through educating their owners.  It can be very stressful and depressing, and also fun and incredibly rewarding.  Some of what I've been up to and experiencing in the past few months...*WARNING--Some medically graphic photos*

  

 

My First Furry Scurry

Back at the beginning of May, I helped set up and run my school's booth for the annual Furry Scurry event held at Washington Park in Denver.

I was there before 6 a.m. to set up the booth for the vet tech program.

It was quiet at first,

as vendors arrived and started setting up.

There were all kinds of events

for the dogs to try,

as well as refreshments.

The vendor next to me was selling doggie baked goods.

It was a great opportunity for shelters to get the word out as well.

People started to arrive around 7:30.

Some came just to have fun with their pooches (this is a toy that a little terrier was chasing),

and some were there to participate in the marathon walk around the park.

There were all kinds of faces

and breeds.

I had a great time

visiting vendors

and wandering with my camera.

I got all kinds of puppy goodies that I gave to a co-worker with dogs.  And I missed Romeo and wished he was there with me.

Studio 214

Some photos from my father and Priscilla Roggenkamp's art studio, in Alliance, Ohio, last August.  You can visit their website HERE.