Dr. Wayne Watkins, D.V.M.
Education Path
D.M.V.
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Ohio State University,
B.S
Chadron State College, Chadron NE
Special Career Skills
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Having compassion for people and their pets.
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Being able to have the patience to listen to a complete history of the animal and its symptoms.
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Communicating your diagnosis and treatment regimen in a way that every client can understand.
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Ability to juggle your life around the demand of the career.
Career Choice Decision
“I have always been interested in the sciences, but was intrigued by the variety offered in veterinary medicine after doing some outreach work while I was in graduate school.”
Benefits of This Career
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Diagnosing illnesses in animals.
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Performing surgery on an animal to make it better.
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There is always a variety of things to do and animals to see in a day of work.
Recognitions
Dr. Watkins and his clinic are valuable volunteers in the community.
McCook Community Award for Volunteer
Other Information
Owns Red Willow Animal Clinic in McCook NE
“Treat people the way you want them to treat you. Know that money is not the only measure of success.”
Words of Wisdom
