Veterinary Medicine Personal Statement.
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Veterinary Medicine Personal Statement
Name
Name
Personal Statement
I have always had a strong interest in animals since my childhood and I spent quality
time visiting orphanages, and stables. At the age of three, my father gave me a cat which I
called Blueblue. I always carried the cat along when visiting local orphanages, stables and
also interacted with friends who had pets. Blueblue recognised her name and always gave me
company when I arrived home and at night when I slept; hence grew fond of each other. I
enjoyed many happy moments with Blueblue until she fell sick. I arrived home one afternoon
and realised that she was bored and reserved. I took her to a vet and she was diagnosed with
ureteral stone. After consultations with the vet, I realised that Blueblue could only survive
after a surgery to replace the ureteral tube with a ureteral stent, due to her old age. The cost
of treatment was extremely high, and my parents were unwilling to pay for the treatment. I
used the savings I had made from my pocket money to pay for Blueblue’s treatment, and she
recovered. However, after about six months, she fell sick again and was diagnosed with
kidney failure. I had to inject her hypodermically daily and make numerous visits to the
clinic. A few weeks after diagnosis, the condition worsened and she had to stay in the clinic
for treatment, but she eventually died. The news were rather devastating for me, and I
committed myself to support animal health and welfare to ensure that they lead healthy lives
and access healthcare services. I also appreciated the fact that animals are more vulnerable
compared to humans and they must not be overlooked.
Through my interaction with Blueblue, I realised that animals play a critical role in
our lives by befriending and accompanying humans. Therefore they help us relieve stress and
are also important components of the ecosystem. Animals cannot express themselves like
humans and are at risk of suffering from illnesses without getting help. Therefore, humans
have a responsibility to treat, and take care of animals, while also paying attention to their
I have always had a strong interest in animals since my childhood and I spent quality
time visiting orphanages, and stables. At the age of three, my father gave me a cat which I
called Blueblue. I always carried the cat along when visiting local orphanages, stables and
also interacted with friends who had pets. Blueblue recognised her name and always gave me
company when I arrived home and at night when I slept; hence grew fond of each other. I
enjoyed many happy moments with Blueblue until she fell sick. I arrived home one afternoon
and realised that she was bored and reserved. I took her to a vet and she was diagnosed with
ureteral stone. After consultations with the vet, I realised that Blueblue could only survive
after a surgery to replace the ureteral tube with a ureteral stent, due to her old age. The cost
of treatment was extremely high, and my parents were unwilling to pay for the treatment. I
used the savings I had made from my pocket money to pay for Blueblue’s treatment, and she
recovered. However, after about six months, she fell sick again and was diagnosed with
kidney failure. I had to inject her hypodermically daily and make numerous visits to the
clinic. A few weeks after diagnosis, the condition worsened and she had to stay in the clinic
for treatment, but she eventually died. The news were rather devastating for me, and I
committed myself to support animal health and welfare to ensure that they lead healthy lives
and access healthcare services. I also appreciated the fact that animals are more vulnerable
compared to humans and they must not be overlooked.
Through my interaction with Blueblue, I realised that animals play a critical role in
our lives by befriending and accompanying humans. Therefore they help us relieve stress and
are also important components of the ecosystem. Animals cannot express themselves like
humans and are at risk of suffering from illnesses without getting help. Therefore, humans
have a responsibility to treat, and take care of animals, while also paying attention to their
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