What’s a typical day for you?

We operate the largest animal rescue and rehabilitation hospital in 
the Caribbean, so on any given day we’re caring for injured and sick animals who need our help. Some days I’m in surgery, other days I’m overseeing their treatment and rehabilitation plans. Our whole team is focused on getting these animals healthy again so they can be returned to the wild.

Of course, I’m also caring for the animals who live at Dolphin Cay, most of whom were rescued themselves. I start every day doing morning rounds, and I like to get here early so I can observe the animals in their natural element. I also talk with the behaviorists every day, because they spend the most time with the animals and can help identify any concerns.

What’s your favorite part of the job?

Vets love animals, and I’m no exception. I love seeing them do well and thriving in their environments. Vets are also very good at solving puzzles. Animals can’t tell you what’s going on, so you have to use your training and experience to troubleshoot the issue. And I never want to put our animals in stressful situations, so we run diagnostics and conduct non-invasive tests to help us figure out what’s going on. It’s a challenge, and I love every minute.