During the June holidays, we hosted a team of teachers from Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) for their staff work attachment programme.

“Thank you very much for having us! One important lesson I’ve learnt from the attachment is how human the whole thing is. People tend to think that vets deal only or mainly with pets but truth is, there’s a lot of interaction with people. The team dynamics at Mount Pleasant (Bedok) is really great. It’s like a family here and the work atmosphere is warm. I enjoyed my time with Dr Chan Munling and team and felt really welcomed!” ~ Ang Puay Khoon

“It is a totally different environment from school but yet there are similar features as both are from the service industry where care, safety and passion are important. At Mount Pleasant (Farrer), I learnt the importance of professionalism. This is a close knit community. I did not feel the existence of hierarchy yet everyone knows their role and could work and support one another seamlessly. It’s like an ant colony – the high degree of professionalism allows for a relaxed but high-functioning organisation.” ~ David Wong

“I thought it would be interesting to look into an industry of a mixed nature – one that is partly about service, customer relations, yet involves medical knowledge and skills. I have 2 dogs. Adopting a rescued dog from an industrial park was one of the most enriching and meaningful things I’ve done. Through my attachment at Mount Pleasant (Clementi), I learnt that continual improvement is important. As a vet, or any other professional, it is always important to seek improvement, better processes, explore new research methods and find new solutions.” ~ Samantha Gan

“I always have a keen interest in animal welfare. I used to have a Collie and a Jack Russell Terrier. Presently, I have 3 Morkies (Maltese x Yorkshire Terrier). Through this attachment, I learnt that working in a clinic entails more than just empathy. The team has to be fast, knowledgeable, skilful and up-to-date in animal research. It was a learning experience when I could observe the vets performing surgery.” ~ Alley Eio

“Through my attachment at Mount Pleasant (North), I learnt that vets and technicians require the same dedication as doctors and nurses. In fact, I think they have it tougher as animals are not able to speak about their health problems. Vets also have to deal with many things such as dental and grooming, as well as a variety of animals which can differ greatly. I saw that when the vets and technicians are not attending to animals, they’re constantly learning about medical conditions and mentoring one another. Teamwork is the key to success for every case. I appreciate the kindness the team showed us. They made time in the midst of the busyness, explained to us what they were doing and even taught us medical terms.” ~ Elke Handoyo

“I have a love and curiosity about animals. We used to have 2 rabbits who just hopped into our house and started burrowing in the garden. We took them in and it was nice having them roam free in the yard. For 10 years, they brought us joy. You cannot do anything without passion for a common cause and that’s what everyone at Mount Pleasant (East) has in common. It is a joy to be around professionals who enjoy their work even though it’s hard. Their passion keeps them going. It has certainly inspired me in my own field.” ~ Kenneth Khoo

“I have had many pets over the the years and am always interested to learn how to better care for animals. Through my attachment at Mount Pleasant (East), I learnt that client care is just as important as pet care. The team works very hard, sometimes with few breaks. They are really a committed lot. I have more empathy for vet staff now as I see what they have to deal with.” ~ Raji Ravi

Clarise Wong was attached to our team at Mount Pleasant (Gelenggang). When she learnt about our Blood Donor Programme, she enrolled Xiong Xiong, her Chow Chow, as a blood donor to help save lives.