Page 99 - 45th Anniversary Alumni Success Stories

My whole life I have wanted to work with animals. So,
after I got out of the military I decided to get my degree
in Veterinary Technology. I started at Anthem College,
but halfway through my degree the school closed its doors
without warning. Pima Medical Institute was our saving
grace; they stepped in and offered us an opportunity to
finish in their program! The instructors and the staff were
understanding. They helped us succeed and finish our
education. I was placed at a wonderful extern site that
helped me perfect my skills. They even wanted to hire
me, but I was offered an amazing internship opportunity
at the Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium.

After three months, I decided to go to Thailand to follow
my dream of working with elephants. I’m currently
working at a sanctuary, The Elephant Nature Park, that
rescues elephants that are being used in the illegal logging
industry, trekking, and street begging. I am actually writing
this story from Thailand doing what I love, working as
a veterinary volunteer with elephants!

When my time is over here, I plan to return and further
my education pursuing another degree in Zoology and
Wildlife Management. My end goal is to be able to work
and fight to save the elephant population from further
decline. I can only thank Pima Medical Institute and my
instructors for giving me the tools I needed to succeed
and do what I love!

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