“Dear Lord, I ask that you guide my hands And fill my heart with compassion & love, As I tend to the animals , that are brought before me When I am tired, grant me the energy to per severe. When I am unsure, grant me the wisdom to make the right choices . When I am saddened, grant me the Ability to share my sorrow. When I am running behind schedule, Grant me the patience to focus on what is in front of me. When I am overwhelmed, G rant me a quiet space to collect my thought s Fill me with a thirst for knowledge, So that , I may remain current in my thinking. Help me to comfort and console, All of those who experience some form of tragedy or loss . And finally, Lord allow me to extract the best from everyday So that , I continue to greet each new dawn With enthusiasm and dedication. For this profession, to which I commit my life”