Vet Cetera magazine 2015

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COMMENCEMENT DERINDA BLAKENEY, APR / CVHS Dr. Lisa Good (left, OSU ’83) hooded her daughter, Carrie Cavett, upon her graduation from OSU’s CVHS in May. Following Mom’s Footsteps CARRIE CAVETT CITES IMPORTANCE OF FAMILY IN CAREER CHOICE In 1983, Dr. Lisa Good earned her DVM degree from Oklahoma State University. She joined her father’s mixed animal practice in Ponca City, Okla., and has spent the last 32 years working at Ponca Animal Hospital. On May 8, 2015, she hooded her daughter, Carrie Cavett, as she earned her DVM degree from OSU. 66 Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
“… MY MOM ALWAYS NURTURED MY INTEREST IN VETERINARY MEDICINE. THE THING THAT HAS INFLUENCED ME THE MOST IS THAT SHE MAKES EVERYONE FEEL LIKE FAMILY.” “I can’t think of a time when I wanted to be anything but a veterinarian,” Cavett says. “The majority of my earliest childhood memories are going on calf delivery calls with my mom and grandfather. I never really thought I might do anything else.” “Carrie has always shown an interest in my work,” echoes Good. “She loved to watch surgeries or help her papa (my father) take care of animals. When she was around the age of 3, she got her first veterinarian bag with a stethoscope, thermometer and bandages. Needless to say, our poor cat was one of her first ‘patients.’” Over the years, Cavett has spent many hours at her mother’s clinic helping in a variety of ways from cleaning kennels to mopping the floors. She has worked the front desk, pulled patient records, helped prepare monthly statements and accompanied Dr. Good on after-hours calls. “Without a doubt, Carrie has a superior work ethic,” Good says. “She is also extremely dependable and finishes what she starts. There is no halfway for her — if she says she will do it, she will do it on time and to the best of her ability.” “My mom’s work made me want to be a veterinarian,” says Cavett. “I never felt pressured to be one; my mom always nurtured my interest in veterinary medicine. The thing that has influenced me the most is that she makes everyone feel like family.” Family is important to Cavett and played a role in her selection of a veterinary college. “I wanted to attend a great school that would provide me with a wellrounded education, and I wanted to stay close to my family. OSU offered me all these things, and I can’t wait until I am able to give back to the university that has given me so many opportunities. “My favorite memory has been my entire fourth year. I have absolutely loved every minute of it, from the never-ending emergency shifts to sleepless nights and even the paperwork. I have learned and advanced my clinical skills and knowledge tremendously in these last 12 months.” To those aspiring to become a veterinarian, Cavett offers this advice. “Get as much veterinary experience as possible,” Cavett says. “Challenge yourself in your coursework to better prepare for the demands of veterinary school, and try to maintain a healthy life/school balance.” “Carrie will be an asset to our profession, and I know when I hood her, I’m going to be thinking of how proud my father would have been of her,” Good says. “Our entire family, my husband, her older sister, grandmothers and cousins couldn’t be more proud of our newest OSU veterinarian.” “I can’t even express how grateful I am that my mom was so supportive of my dreams,” Cavett says. “I am so lucky to have attended OSU and learn from the wonderful professors and hospital clinicians. This university feels like home, and I am thankful every day for the opportunity that OSU has given me to pursue my career.” Cavett’s days at OSU aren’t over yet. She will be staying at OSU to complete a yearlong small animal medicine and surgery rotating internship. After that, she plans to pursue a residency in small animal internal medicine or critical care. Cavett is one of 88 new veterinarians in the Class of 2015. 2015 Oklahoma State University 67
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