Friday, February 7, 2014

2013 Team Member of the Year Award recipient-Dr. Megan Begay!





Dr. Megan Begay has been with 1st Pet as a Veterinarian since July 2009. She graduated from CSU School of Veterinary Medicine in 2008 then did a rotating internship for a year at a small animal specialty practice in Tampa, FL.  Prior to Veterinary school, she worked as a vet technician while she completed her undergraduate studies at U of A in Tucson, AZ, and for 1 ½ years at First Regional (now 1st Pet).

Dr. Begay loves the challenge of treating emergency/critical cases.  These can be the most challenging and stressful cases but also can be the most rewarding. She loves her clients and remembers helping a client euthanize her pet when she was out of town.  The client was very appreciative of the time Dr. Begay spent with her on the phone as well as caring for her beloved pet.  She brought Dr Begay flowers after she arrived back in town. Dr Begay felt very touched that her client made such a thoughtful gesture during her time of grief.  Euthanizing patients is not a fun part of the job but it can be a blessing/gift to a suffering animal.  

Dr. Begay is married to her high school sweetheart and has 2 beautiful children (3 year old daughter and a 3 month old son). Their family also includes 2 cats and Beans, who is a Chihuahua mix. They love spending time outdoors (hiking, camping), watching sporting events, working out and traveling. Dr. Begay took voice lessons in high school and performed at her county fair in hopes of becoming a pop singer someday. However, 1st Pet has greatly benefited from her change in career plans!


We are so proud of her and happy for all her accomplishments. She truly is deserving of being Team Member of the Year and is a great person to work with!

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