Tiffany Naylor
U.S. Air Force Veteran and Graduate of Pima Medical Institute
After a wonderful 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force, I decided upon retirement I wanted to do something I really loved – working with animals! Six months before I retired I began planning and checking out Pima Medical Institute’s Veterinary Technician program where I might fulfill my dream of working with animals.
Going back to school was scary. I’d completed an online bachelor’s degree while in the military, but the thought of being in a classroom next to my peers and having an instructor stand in front of me, almost caused me not to follow my dreams. But, I decided to go for it and it was amazing! The instructors were so helpful and didn’t treat me like the oldest student in the room. They were always available for questions or special tutoring. All of the hands on experience made me feel confident and really prepared. I had other choices for VT programs, but I certainly chose the best one coming to PMI!
Upon graduation, I obtained my dream job as a Veterinary Technician in the internal medicine department at the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, a state-of-the-art specialty facility that offers CAT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, full surgical procedures, dental procedures, and even, physical therapy for your pets. After a couple years I was approached by my former program director and encouraged to come back to Pima Medical to teach. I am currently back teaching where I learned and helping others fulfill their dreams in Veterinary Medicine.