Elizabeth had tried some different career paths prior to making this choice, but she just really gravitated to what Veterinary Medicine had to offer. Like most technicians, she's passionate about working with pets, being a voice for them, and helping them get better when they run into trouble. It's important to be sympathetic and understanding of the unique needs of each pet. She had a diverse workload, assisting with pets and clients, giving injections, running tests, monitoring anesthesia, taking x-rays, performing treatments for the doctors, working in the pharmacy, performing dental cleanings & dental x-rays, assisting in surgery, and much more. She also mentioned that there are many things the technicians and doctors have to focus on to ensure the best care for pets, including quality control on the in-house lab and testing x-ray equipment [citation].