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實中園地 The Newsletter of NEHS 110年第 26卷第 3期

A slashie is a rather unconventional career, and many often question how one may pursue this kind of job, other than just
being interested in it. There is no definite set of jobs that a slashie can pursue, so it matters to explore a broad variety of subjects,
majors, and other careers throughout education as early as high school. Getting to know what these fields are like may just as likely
spark your interest in one or many of them. These career-related skills will often be nurtured throughout your education, and along
with additional self-research, one can familiarize themselves with a career for a period of time in academics. And while you can
have academic ability, nothing beats real hands-on experience. Lin emphasized to the high school students that are lost in career
development, there is no need to rush to know each career you are interested in, but rather it is more important to understand the
skills needed in each career as well as getting to know the people there, which will more than likely guide you through future career
opportunities.
Being a Slashie is a tough job, it requires one to step out of their comfort zone and a strong curiosity for many things. Curiosity
is important to do well in any job, if you aren’t interested in a job you won’t succeed in it. Being a Slashie also requires one to step
out of their comfort zone and experience new things. While this is applicable to many jobs it is especially important for a Slashie to
step out of their comfort zone. The reason Lin is versatile in so many skills is that he was forced to acquire new skills in highschool.
Lin is able to be a successful Salshie through his undying curiosity and his willingness to experience new things.

Cute Animals? Not Always

Reporters: 9A Julia, Lynette, Lydia, 9B Daisy

Chia Ching Mao, the owner of the Cornell Animal Clinic in Hsinchu, is a veterinarian who discovered his interest in becoming
a vet through his aspiration of teamwork and his love for animals. Mao went to a veterinarian school after finishing university, and
now works in an animal hospital.
A veterinarian’s responsibility is to treat sick or injured animals, give health checks to pets, and advise owners the best way
to care for their pets such that their pet can live a longer and more fulfilled life. Veterinarians are generally split into four main
groups: Equine medicine vets who are in charge of caring for horses, small animal vets who care for dogs and cats, large animal vets
who care for commercial and industrial animals, and exotic animal vets who care for all the animals not aforementioned. As a small
animal hospital owner and a veterinarian who is typically in charge of surgery, Mao is in charge of monitoring the daily duties of his
employees and also to perform procedures on sick or hurt pets.
Mao claims that veterinarians require lots of optimism, good communication skills, and patience. “Veterinarians often face
animals that they know they can save, yet the cost for the medical fees are rather high, leading many patients to choose to euthanize
these animals rather than saving them,” he says. He also includes that “many animals come in sick or injured, you not only have
to remain optimistic, but also patient. Lots of times, it’s like working with a baby, you can’t understand what they mean, and they
don’t understand what you mean”. In addition to the animals, Mao warns that some owners are not cooperative, “One year when I
was interning in America, one of my colleagues got into a fight with a patient who refused to believe that his pet was suffering from
a chronic disease. “Some people just don’t believe you” recalling his years at Cornell University. His last piece of advice is to “
have good communication skills”, he concludes, “you need to be able to communicate with your staff and the owner to ensure good
welfare and the best care you can give to your patients”.

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