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Sparked with an interest in pets by her high school biology teacher, Stacy Carpio, now has a strong love for working with all types of animals.
“I remember coming home one day and hearing this little cat meow and I didn’t know where it was coming from, so I spent the whole day looking for it and it ended up being this one small kitten stuck in this little cranny,” said Carpio. “I picked it up and I took care of it and nurtured it back to health. ”
That was the main turning point that led her to decide on a career as a veterinarian. She joined the animal science program at Pierce College, and began volunteering at the Pierce farm and started the “Farm Team.” The team gives students hands-on experience working with different types of animals. All-in-all, Carpio has chosen a career that she feels gives her sense of pride and fullfillment that will last a lifetime.
Stacy caprio shows Pierce student Myrna Mukherjee how to use a halter. (Gary Moratz / The Bull)
(Gary Moratz / The Bull)
Stacy Caprio teaches Cotton how to do tricks. (Gary Moratz / The Bull)
