Why I Want To Be A Veterinary Pharmacist

I am writing to express my interest in applying for the PGY-1 Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy Practice residency at Purdue University. After researching your curriculum, I understand that your program’s mission is to provide pharmacists with the knowledge of regulatory aspects of drug use in animals, instill a strong sense of ethical responsibility in decision making regarding veterinary drug use, as well as the skills necessary for compounding preparations for animal patients, and to provide experience in research and publications. These skills create a more competent and efficient pharmacy leader. Throughout my training at Texas Tech University, I balanced schoolwork and employment as a pharmacy intern at a retail chain pharmacy. While attending

At Purdue University, the variety in rotation opportunities, along with the strong faculty mentorship offers the balance of support and autonomy that I seek. After PGY-1 training, my plan is to pursue a career as a clinical veterinary pharmacist. My current areas of interest include large animal internal medicine, as well as small animal primary care, as I enjoy the challenging nature of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team focused on tackling complex clinical cases, as well as keeping a healthy animal healthy with wellness checks and client education. I believe training at Purdue University will help me achieve my career

I am a hard worker with great time management skills, have experience in research, and demonstrate dedication to pharmaceutical care. The PGY-1 Residency Program in Veterinary Clinical Pharmacy at Purdue University will provide me with the opportunity to further develop my clinical knowledge, critical thinking, teaching, research, and leadership skills needed for me to achieve my goal: to become a well-rounded pharmacist who has the skills to care for my patients and support my colleagues. My strong desire to contribute to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy continues to drive me to succeed and to accomplish my goals. I look forward to speaking with you and members of your department regarding my application. My curriculum vitae is enclosed for your review. If given the opportunity, I will work hard to contribute to the Purdue University tradition of training exceptional clinicians and leaders in our profession. If there are any questions please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to the opportunity to visit your institution. Thank you for your consideration of my