By Logan Mullarkey – Sports Editor

Molly Croce is currently completing her Senior Internship at Milford Animal Hospital. She has always been interested in working with animals and wanted to learn more about veterinary care. Through this experience, she is getting the chance to see what it is like to work in a real animal hospital. She is going to be majoring in Animal Science (pre-vet) in college. Advocate Sports Editor Logan Mullarkey interviewed Croce about her internship.

Logan Mullarkey: What made you interested in doing an internship at Milford Animal Hospital?

Molly Croce: I’ve always loved animals and wanted to see what it’s like to work with them in a real medical setting. I thought it would be a great way to learn more about veterinary care and more of what I want to study going into college.

LM: What are some of your daily responsibilities while working at the animal hospital?

MC: My daily responsibilities include helping clean cages, assisting staff with basic tasks, feeding animals, and observing how the veterinarians treat patients. I also help make sure the animals are comfortable.

LM: What has been the most interesting or memorable experience you’ve had so far with the animals?

MC: The most interesting experience I’ve had was watching a dog get treated after being injured. It was really nice to see how quickly the staff helped the dog and how much care they showed.

LM: What skills or lessons have you learned from this internship?

MC: I’ve learned how to be responsible, how to handle animals safely, and how important communication is in a veterinary office. I’ve also learned a lot about different animal health issues.

LM: How has this experience changed your thoughts about working with animals in the future?

MC: This internship has made me even more interested in becoming a veterinarian or working with animals in the future because I really enjoy helping them and seeing them get better.