Tonyo's Vision: PetVet Animal Hospital

Let's wander into the future, shall we?

Dr. Tonyo (DVM) keeps records of his patients and their ailments

Our 4-year old Tonyo has a pretty creative and vivid imagination. When he was in Kinder 2 and had to dress up as "who I want to be when I grow up" - he chose between being a magician, a "charmer" (he meant snake charmer), a chef, a "gamer" (one who plays games), and a doctor of animals. He finally decided on veterinarian, but with a footnote: he can still be a charmer, magician, a chef, and a gamer during his free time.


Now, as we enter Prep, his dream of becoming a Vet is stronger than ever. With occasional quips, such as:


"Mom, saan tayo maglalagay ng clinic pag Vet na ako?"


My uncle once answered him, "Sa Pavilion!" (a nearby mall)


To which he seriously asked, "May space pa ba doon? Puno na doon eh!"


And they continued to discuss as to who will "make" the clinic (Kuya Rodel, our neighborhood handyman), and who will paint the clinic (My uncle and Daddy daw).


Last weekend, while playing in the garden, Tonyo suddenly told me that he felt a clinic would be too small. He said he wanted a big animal hospital BUILDING, painted yellow, and then to hire more doctors, "Mom, hindi lang dapat ako ang doctor. May iba pa."

I was amazed at how he described his future enterprise, with matching facial expressions and hand gestures! So I encouraged him to draw his vision, so we would have a plan for the future.

His dreams for the future: to travel to many places (Legoland and Egypt on top of the list), and the Pet Vet business. 

The future "PetVet" Hospital, envisioned by Dr. Tonyo. It will be manned by 7 animal doctors. Spacious parking, with security guard. Swimming pool (with salbabidas!) and playground area open to pets and their owners. A nearby Pet Food store, which only sells broccoli, apples, and oranges. Open 24 hours for pets that get sick at night. Watch for it.