On June 20, 2017, the Children’s Museum of Houston hosted a session for parents to bring their kids to talk with me about veterinary medicine as a career. This was followed by a story time session where I read to little ones and their parents about the different things one can do as a veterinarian. (As a reminder, I am a veterinary pathologist and toxicologist and am keen on having children think about choosing veterinary medicine or other life sciences as a career.)
Monique at station for discussion of veterinary medicine
The museum displayed all 10 children’s books about veterinary medicine that it acquired at the story time session and made toy stethoscopes available for participants.
The audience was comprised of little girls and their moms. The kids enjoyed identifying animals in the book I read to them.
Monique reading about veterinary medicine to girls and their moms
One little girl shared her stethoscope with her mom, placing the “business end” of the instrument on a stuffed animal while her mom listened for the heartbeat.
Child using stethoscope while mom listens
I look forward to returning to the Children’s Museum of Houston next year!
Children’s Museum of Houston – façade
