34 min
15. Project Management and Veterinary Technician School with Helena Smith Spindle
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- Careers
From volunteering in an elephant sanctuary to working on the business side of continuing education programs for veterinary professionals, Helena has seen a wide array of opportunities within the realm of animal medicine. The University of Guelph alumna did her undergrad in biological sciences and then chose to attend Vet-Tech School at Sheridan college. In today’s episode, Helena speaks to why she chose to walk away from clinical practice and into a role as a project manager (PM), choosing between veterinary school and veterinary-technician school, and the importance of beginning to network during your undergrad.
This episode was made possible by the generous support of the University Students’ Council at Western University.
Producer: Mayuri
Timestamps:
(2:17); Introduction and educational background
(4:41); Switching gears in your career and finding transferable skills within your degree
(12:27); Should you stick to a career in science?
(17:11); Choosing between a DVM (Vet School) and a Vet-Tech Diploma (Vet-Tech School)
(21:13); Project management vs. clinical practice and how to succeed
(29:06); Working at an animal sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation centre in Thailand
From volunteering in an elephant sanctuary to working on the business side of continuing education programs for veterinary professionals, Helena has seen a wide array of opportunities within the realm of animal medicine. The University of Guelph alumna did her undergrad in biological sciences and then chose to attend Vet-Tech School at Sheridan college. In today’s episode, Helena speaks to why she chose to walk away from clinical practice and into a role as a project manager (PM), choosing between veterinary school and veterinary-technician school, and the importance of beginning to network during your undergrad.
This episode was made possible by the generous support of the University Students’ Council at Western University.
Producer: Mayuri
Timestamps:
(2:17); Introduction and educational background
(4:41); Switching gears in your career and finding transferable skills within your degree
(12:27); Should you stick to a career in science?
(17:11); Choosing between a DVM (Vet School) and a Vet-Tech Diploma (Vet-Tech School)
(21:13); Project management vs. clinical practice and how to succeed
(29:06); Working at an animal sanctuary and wildlife rehabilitation centre in Thailand
34 min