General Veterinary Technician Session: “If you want to be happy in life, find your passion.” is a common saying we hear every day. But is passion truly all we need to have a fulfilling career? While finding your passion is extremely important, having purpose in everything you do is just as, if not more, important. Starting with passion and turning it into purpose is a necessity to finding meaningfulness in a career and life. But how does that happen? We will explore concepts such as passion vs purpose, luck, defining moments, and crossroads through the story of my own journey.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the difference between passion and purpose
Recognize the different career pathways a veterinary technicians/nurses have available to them
Employ techniques to clarify preferences and help make career decisions