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From receptionist to national conference lecturer
Kirsten Oliver shares what she loves about the veterinary profession and her path to becoming a speaker at the Directions in Veterinary Medicine conference.
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In an interview with dvm360® Kirsten Oliver, VN, DipAVN (Surgical), CVT, CCRP, CVPP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation), shared her thoughts on becoming a speaker at the Directions in Veterinary Medicine conference in Indianapolis, Indiana.
View the video below for the entire discussion. The following is a partial transcript.
Kirsten Oliver, VN, DipAVN (Surgical), CVT, CCRP, CVPP, VTS (Physical Rehabilitation): I was a receptionist when I first started, and here I am now, [speaking] at a national conference on rehabilitation. You have to find what you love...You know, don't be afraid to ask and don't be afraid to learn. We're in a profession where we should be learning continuously, and I think I love that about the career that I've chosen.
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