Veterinarian

I was a six year old obsessed with the universe and all of its stars.When my family and I got our first puppy, a beautiful Siberian Husky, named Max. We were inseparable. One day, Max saw a dog while its owner was walking him and ran out the door. I chased out after Max when suddenly, a pickup truck turned the corner and was speeding down the street. In that same moment, Max ran across the street and was hit by the car. I rushed to Max’s aid. I thought he was going to die, so I held him in my arms while he whimpered in pain. I couldn’t help Max and it broke my heart. Fortunately, Max survived thanks to the care that he received from the animal hospital and the veterinarian that saved his life. He broke a few bones and suffered severe cuts on
his side, but he had a surgery and healed. If it wasn’t for that veterinarian, my dog would have died a lot sooner than he did. Ever since that day, I have wanted to save the lives of animals and help them. In contrast, as a child, I was intrigued by space and wanted to learn more. However, becoming a veterinarian is the best choice for me compared to an astronomer because I love animals and nature, I am interested in medicine, and I enjoy helping others. Topic sentence.
According to BLS, veterinarians “care for the health of animals and work to improve public health. They diagnose, treat, and research medical conditions and diseases of pets, livestock, and other animals” (Bureau, “Veterinarians”). They assist in controlling the spread of illnesses and ensure that the nation’s food is fit for consumption. (“Education”). I am a picky person, especially when it comes to food. If I can make an impact on society to ensure that it is safer and tastes better, I want to be the one to do that job. On the other hand, astronomers study the universe and its celestial bodies. They collect and analyze information about the moon, planets, sun, and stars (“Astronomers” 53). One can conduct research in a facility, or one can become a teacher or professor (“Undergraduate”). Although studying space may be interesting, the society has priorities. I want to be able to make an impact on the community and help not only people but animals as well; therefore, becoming a veterinarian is a better choice for
me. It is important that my career makes enough money for me to be able to live happily and comfortably, but I would rather be happy with my career and make less money. The median annual wage for veterinarians was $88, 490 in May 2015 (Bureau, “Veterinarians”). Veterinarians that work for the government typically earn more money (“Veterinarians” 168). The median annual wage for astronomers was $104, 100 in May 2015 (Bureau, “Physicists”). The more specialized and more experience an astronomer has, the more likely that one will make more money than average (Bartusiak). Money is an important aspect of one’s life, despite how much one may disagree; it is a basic necessity to maintaining a comfortable lifestyle. Veterinarians may earn less than astronomers, but I enjoy being around animals and helping them would make me happy, more than money ever could. If I want to become a veterinarian or an astronomer, job availability and outlook is a trend that I need to be aware of when choosing a career. The employment of veterinarians is projected to grow 9 percent from 2014-2024, which is faster than the average for all occupations (Bureau, “Veterinarians”). According to Kasper and Crosby in their article on veterinary technicians, pet owners are increasingly willing to pay for advanced medical care for their animals, so there will be an increase in job availability. In contrast, astronomy is one of the smallest science subjects (“Astronomers” 59). Only those with quality education, ability, and passion for the job are likely to find a permanent position; one-fourth to one-half of people go on to make astronomy their life’s work (Bartusiak). The chances of becoming a successful astronomer are slim because of the little opportunity that is available and the fact that astronomy is such a small field in science. Not many people find permanent positions with an astronomy career. It is important that I find a job that will give me a chance to be successful. I may not find success right away being a veterinarian, but I am genuinely interested in medicine and I believe I could make a living out of it.
There are many advantages when looking at both careers. One can become postsecondary teachers at colleges or universities or one can find a subfield job in veterinary medicine. (Bureau, “Veterinarians”). Some benefits to working at certain hospitals and clinics include paid vacation, health disability, life insurance, and retirement or pension plans (“Veterinarians” 168). These benefits could help me later in life and the paid vacations seem enjoyable, especially if I am working hard and I am in need of a break. On the contrary, an astronomer can work as a technician or a research assistant and some master’s and bachelor’s degrees allow one to work in the federal government or become a teacher. (Bureau, “Physicists”). When working with the government or certain schools can allow one to use sophisticated equipment such as particle accelerators or gamma rays (“Academics”). Although working with the equipment may seem satisfying and amusing, I am an extremely uncoordinated and graceless person; I would break the machines. Becoming a veterinarian is a better job for me because not as much knowledge about technology is needed and the advantages overshadow those of astronomers.
Both careers have significant disadvantages.
Veterinarians often work additional hours and they have to respond to emergencies outside of scheduled work hours. When working with animals that are frightened or in pain, veterinarians risk being bitten, kicked, or scratched (Bureau, “Veterinarians”). Fortunately, I have a high pain tolerance and I believe that I could handle the animal well enough to prevent injury from being inflicted on myself. One has to obtain at least a medical degree, which requires a minimum of four years of study and earn a certification or license. (“Veterinarians” 161-165). With new technology being developed, there is a chance that when one becomes an astronomer in a certain field of study, one could lose their job due to an advancement in technology because when a new instrument comes online, an older one shuts down (Bartusiak). There is a lot of competition for permanent spots on the job and education opportunities and or research at colleges and universities, so one has to be the best in the field in order to be successful (“Academics”). The competition in astronomy careers could make it difficult to make a living and technology could become a problem if new advancements are continued. I would rather risk becoming sick or injured and have a job in veterinary medicine than have no job at all because of competition and advancements in technology.
Clearly, a veterinarian is a better job for me compared to an astronomer because I love animals and nature,
I am interested in nature, and I want to help others in any way.