Who wants to be a Veterinarian?
I would like to introduce you to one of my early informal enlistments into Veterinary Medicine.   I attended Vet-A-Visit during the early to mid 1960's.    Yes, there were animals back then.   The open house put on by the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University is truly a marvel.    All departments, most staff and essentially all pre-veterinary and veterinary medicine students participate.   This allows you to see the inside one of a cow's four compartmented stomach.  
I know this article may come on as shameless schilling for CVM and MSU.    For me this event is one of the galvanizing events for my adult life.   We all need to have mentors and things to continually excite us to maintain focus on a long term goal.   This event is a rite of spring.   It attracts, sustains and fortifies members of the animal caregiver team, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and the support staff needed to complete a great team.   
This event is a walk through venue.   There are  "round table discussions"  short seminars of an informational nature for individuals interested in learning more about becoming veterinarians or veterinary technicians
Vet-A-Visit, Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine's open house will show you MSU's state of the art facility.    At Vet-A-Visit you will see small animals, horses, food animals, and exotics.   It showcases the many fascinating aspects of the field of veterinary medicine. 
Visitors interested in becoming a veterinarian or a licensed veterinary technician are encouraged to attend the numerous round table sessions offered to have their questions answered.  
Vet-A-Visit is on April 18th, 2009 and runs from 9am-4pm.   This unique, exciting experience is for the whole family.   To ensure the health of your pet as well as those animals under the care at the veterinary hospital, no outside pets are allowed at Vet-A-Visit. 

What: Vet-A-Visit

When: April 18th, 2009, 9a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: MSU CVM Campus

Cost: absolutely FREE!

Need more info?
Veterinary Medicine Program , Veterinary Technology Program, Pre-Veterinary Medical Association , MSUS Undergraduate Program

Here is a list of activities planned and shamelessly copied from their brochure:
Vet-A-Visit 2009 Featured Exhibits
(Most exhibits and displays are age-appropriate for children 6 years of age and older). 
HOW DO YOU MILK A COW?  Give it a try, and learn fun facts about the diary industry, too!THE STUFFED ANIMAL SURGERY CLINIC lets children and their favorite stuffed furry friends meet with student "doctors" who provide physical exams and treatments.
  RUMEN CANULA…See, smell and touch the inside of a live cow's stomach!
 THE OTS PETTING ZOO allows children and adults to get their hands on a menagerie of farm animals, sponsored by Omega Tau Sigma.
  BLOOD DONATION IN PETS:   Dogs and cats sometimes need a blood transfusion…Screening, preparing, and storing animal blood is complicated-but very interesting!
ENDOSCOPIC SURGERY…Gown-up like a surgeon and use cutting edge surgical techniques to fish for a treat!
WHAT IS A HEARTBEAT?  Learn how blood travels through your body and listen to a real heartbeat!
ZEKE THE WONDER DOG…is making his debut Frisbee performance!  Learn how to care for animal athletes and get your picture taken with him!
PROPER PET CARE, including the importance of spaying/neutering, vaccinations, dental work, ear care, and more…to keep your pet healthy!
WALK THROUGH A COW'S DIGESTIVE TRACT… and  unravel the truth behind the myth that cows have four stomachs.

 
For more information about a specific case, consult your veterinarian.