Mia always wanted to work in veterinary medicine but didn't know about veterinary assistants, so she began her career in the human medical field. Though she loved the medical side, Mia realized she strongly preferred working with pets. After further research, she learned more about veterinary assistants and enrolled in school to pursue that career. Mia is working towards her Registered Veterinary Technician degree (RVT). Her favorite part of veterinary medicine is helping with surgeries and dental procedures. Mia enjoys reading, texting with her family, and traveling [citation].