If you have ever said to yourself that you would love a career that combines your love of animals, a desire to improve the health of people as well as animals and one that challenges your mind, you don’t have to be a veterinarian. You might want to consider the field of veterinary technology.

Registered veterinary technicians are skilled professionals work in veterinary hospitals as well as in the field. They play an essential role in research laboratories, and diagnostic companies. The RVTs are in the military as well as help to protect the environment with the work that they do with wildlife conservation.

Today’s guest is Cherylann Gieseke, a registered veterinary technician at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.

Questions or comments? Email Dr. Cruz at: thepetdoctor@petliferadio.com.