1. My name is McKenzie Kirby and I am pursuing a career in Veterinary Medicine.

2. Where I Am Now? Honors 9th Grade Lit/Comp Honors Accelerated Math I Biology World Geography Honors World Lit/Comp Honors Accelerated Math II Chemistry World History Honors American Lit/Comp Honors Accelerated Math III PhysicsHonors US History AP English Literature AP Calculus Anatomy/ Physiology AP Government & Economics I am still attending Buford High School and the classes that I have taken in my high school career, as presented below, will help get me one step farther in to pursue a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine. My current GPA is 3.1

3. FACS I Freshman Focus Health/PE Spanish I Business Essentials Intro to Healthcare Science Spanish II AP Psychology Healthcare Science II- Applications and Therapeutic Services Spanish III Healthcare Science III

4. After high school graduation… I am going to go to North Georgia College and University and get my undergrad degree. (4 yrs.) I am going to attend the University of Florida and earn my doctoral in Veterinary Medicine. (4 yrs. For vet school)

5. I will then continue in my schooling at Florida and get my bachelor’s degree in business so that I am able to open my own chain of private practices. After high school graduation…

6. As a side note… After Florida I would like to attend the Art Institute of Atlanta and get a bachelor’s degree in culinary so that I can also open my own chain of restaurants. This will work because I will already have my degree in business. After I am done with my degrees in business and veterinary medicine I am going to also get a degree in fashion (also at the Art Institute of Atlanta) just incase I get bored with everything else that I am doing.

7. Requirements for Veterinarian Medicine Education required: 3-4 years preveterinary college. 4 years veterinary college and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. State licensure required in all states. Salary: $45, 300-$125,900 Employment Outlook: Employment of veterinarians is expected to increase 33 percent over the 2008-18 decade.

8. School’s Out! After I am completely done in receiving all of my degrees I am going to open my own private practice.

9. Keep me motivated! Johnny Depp once said “You can do whatever you want essentially!” I am going to live by that motto and believe that I can do whatever I want and strive to do my best in saving every animal possible. I am also going to discover and/or create ways to treat all diseases in animals. One thing I really hope to do is have a law passed for anyone that abuses and/or neglects an animal to have severe punishments. The way I look at it: “Animals are people too!” -Me