Name:
Sydney Utzig
Organization:
Animal Hospital of Bonita
Position Title:
Pre-Vet Intern
> About:
Sydney is a student at the University of Florida, majoring in Animal Sciences with a minor in Zoology. After graduating with her undergraduate degree, she plans to pursue Veterinary Medicine.
> BACE and Career Path:
Earning the Biotechnology Aptitude and Competency Exam (BACE) credential helped Sydney become familiar with laboratory techniques, which enables her to work more quickly and independently.
> Job Description:
Sydney assists veterinarians and technicians during exams, surgeries, and other procedures. She also applies the knowledge she gained from preparing for the BACE credential to perform basic laboratory tests on samples.
> Best Thing About The Job:
Sydney says the best part of her job is the hands-on work with animals in a veterinary setting, which continually confirms that this is the career she wants to pursue.