Veterinary college grad overcomes adversity on the road to new career [Video]

Switching careers after more than a decade was a daunting undertaking for Melissa Walsh. 

Her career change from social work to veterinary medicine involved four years of classes, labs, clinical rotations — and more. 

“As an older student, I was … basically everyone’s mom, age-wise,” Walsh told CBC Mainstreet host Steve Bruce. 

“There was a little hesitation, but at the same time it sounded like a great adventure and I wanted to try it.”

Graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College is no small feat, especially when you’re also battling serious, life-threatening health issues. Melissa Walsh shares the challenges she faced on the road to becoming a veterinarian.

Jumping back into a rigorous educational environment after not being in school for many years was challenging, Walsh said. But academics weren’t the only thing she had to overcome.

Walsh faced a series of serious health issues that affected her life in significant ways. 

“There were definitely …