The life in a Zoo!

Well ... the truth is that I'm not 100% sure that I want to dedicate a few years. But I have certainly not want to work on minor clinical because this field is very cornered. You go walking down the street and practically every corner you find a small animal veterinary center. In my opinion I prefer innovate and be more original.

I would like specialize in exotic animals since there is a large variety of them and I find them very funny. My ideal job would be to work in a zoo because there are so many different animals that I did not bore me to treat each one every day. On the other hand, I love wild animals and this work would be perfect to learn more about their behavior.

It is clear that I would love to have a good relationship with the owner (if I’m not the owner) and with the workers to be in a pleasant work environment and perform better in our work.

One day ... in class “orientation to veterinary medicine” was Mr. Ignacio Idalsoaga, veterinarian and owner of “Buin Zoo”. He told us about his life story and how he came to get the Zoo Chile's largest. Furthermore, he spoke to us about the different species of exotic animals as lizards, tigers, parrots, lions, monkeys, ostriches, etc. and their working mechanism. After this little introduction to the world of zoos who gave us Mr. Ignacio Idalsoaga… clarify all my doubts and I want to follow his example of life.

Well ... and this is my story :) I just hope not to change of opinion over time. But who knows ...

My favorite subject in University is “Orientation to Veterinary Medicine” because in it they show a great variety of themes an it is very hard to become bored.

In each session a different professional comes to show us all the areas and fields of work related to our career. We learn a lot and it helps us to make good and informed decisions about our future.

This subject helps us to familiarize ourselves with the world of veterinary medicine in a simple and didactic way, it gives us a general idea of the activities actually performed by an actual vet.

I like it because I get to hear about different and exciting life experiences from all kinds of different people, many of which are examples that I would like to follow when I graduate.

"4A"!

Since I began university my only motivation has been to obtain my veterinary medicine degree. But some time ago in a Orientation to veterinary medicine class we had a presentation about “4A” an association that helps abandoned animals. It’s main function is giving shelter to abandoned animals, specially dogs, in order to then give them up for adoption. They also educate people about responsible pet ownership, regarding the care, well being and sterilization of their pet. More information can be found on their website: www.4a.uchile.cl

The truth is that today being a “4A” volunteer has greatly motivated me to push forward with this beautiful campaign of educating people and creating animal awareness.

Since I was a little girl I've always loved animals and I was decided to become a veterinarian. As I was growing I change my interests but never my love for the animals; I think that they are just perfect, they aren't evil like people can be, they give love without asking for anything in exchange. I knew that my vocation was to be veterinary doctor and I put all my effort to get into this the university because I didn't want any other. I think that the career is beautiful and it satisfies me as a person, I woudn't change it for anything and I hope that in the future I get to help to thousands of animals.

I`m Evelyn Carrasco, I`m 18 years old and I study Veterinary in the University of Chile, because I love animals and I think they're perfect =) . I would like to especialize in spicie's conservation or working in a ZOO.
I`m originally from Valparaíso, but I came to Santiago to study. In my free time, I hang out with my friends and I love meeting new places.