My Mentor Interview
One major aspect of Why Wait is the fact that we rely on, and take knowledge from members of our problems community. We call these people project mentors. Project mentors get interviewed by the students so that the students can get a professional opinion and help on their projects. Students will always have these trusted adults for later questions and help.
The Interview
About the Interview
My interview was with Wesley Bovitz at the Osceola Veterinary Clinic on September 21st. At the Clinic, Mr. Bovitz helps out on the financial aspects of the clinic. He manages the funds and where the extra money from the clinic is used. After asking a few questions, I gathered information on how much the clinic spends each year and how much they have left over.
What I Learned
Through this interview, I learned that the clinic spends, on average,1.8 million to 2 million dollars a year. These amounts accumulate to a little over 100 thousand dollars a month. The numbers in perspective are crazy, but what is even more crazy is the fact that they still cannot fit little things like new phone lines into their budget.
After inquiring about these numbers, I moved on to different aspects. I started talking about Mr. Bovitz and his wife, Mrs. Bovitz, the clinic owner, and their hopes and dreams for the clinic's foreseeable future. As much as he said he would love to expand, the cost is enormous. Any renovation is extensive in expenses and labor, but with the standards held by law on veterinary clinics, the charge is even greater. Though my focus is not on our local clinics, this interview was necessary to provide information on where the costs go.
Problems Arising
Through this interview, I have seen how much the medicine and tools for a proper emergency cost and almost dropped dead. The prices of these medications and equipment were steep. I can see why shelters struggle so much with emergency cases. I would also have a hard time if I were in that situation. Through this new experience, I began to question if the aspects of shelters were the same. Were our local shelters struggling to pay the nagging financial burdens of the real world? How much money do they need to keep up their necessities? I am empowered to answer these questions through volunteering and creating ways to earn money
Thanks and Recgonition
Again, I leave my thanks and regards to Mr. Bovitz and the crew at Osceola Veterinary Clinic. I wouldn't have had such an eye-opening experience if I hadn't had this interview. I cannot brag enough about how helpful and responsive the Osceola Veterinary Clinic has been.
I look forward to working with them in the future.