Veterinary technician Laura Cornett has always had an interest in animals, but animal care is her second career.

Laura graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1977 with a BA in  Fine Arts. It wasn't until she volunteered at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum several years later, did she consider making animal care her profession. She attended Foothill College to study Veterinary Technology and graduated in 1996. She sat  for the State Board Exam in Veterinary

Technology in 1996 and received her Registered Veterinary Technician license that same year.

Her typical day at Adobe Pet Hospital is anything but! She and the rest of the team must be  prepared to respond to any emergency that comes through the door. Then, on the flip side, still provide consistent quality of service to their scheduled clients.

"As a veterinary technician, my job is to assist the doctors with various procedures, perform dental prophylaxes, run lab tests and provide nursing care to our hospitalized patients," Laura said.

Performing dental prophylaxes and preparing Adobe's patients for surgery top Laura's list of challenging and enjoyable tasks. She also enjoys working with clients and their new pets during the hospital's "Puppy and Kitten Packages."

In addition to her contribution to the well-being of Adobe's furry patients, Laura also welcomes rescued animals into her home. Her menagerie includes; one dog, four cats, seven rabbits, four tortoises, one rat, one bird, fish and pigeons. On top of that, she still works with the Lindsay Wildlife Museum and its Wildlife Rehabilitation program, often caring for wild creatures along with her own!

Here's one person that definitely made the right choice for their second career!