He is now waiting to find out whether he will be accepted to veterinary school at the University of Saskatchewan, but until then his animal endeavours continue. This summer he's heading north to Hook Lake, Northwest Territories, where he will spend three weeks working with buffalo. I saw a poster and thought it sounded good. Heffelfinger is leaning toward a mixed-animal practice once he is finished school. To him, treating people is just as important as treating the pets.
Some vets are gruff and just want to get it done and over with.
A big part of the profession is dealing with people and I like to think I have a connection to both.