Meet Rayjean Morgan

We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rayjean Morgan. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rayjean below.

Rayjean, so glad you were able to set aside some time for us today. We’ve always admired not just your journey and success, but also the seemingly high levels of self-discipline that you seem to have mastered and so maybe we can start by chatting about how you developed it or where it comes from?

When I was a child, I would get really excited about events or goals I wanted to achieve, imagining how it would go or what I would say. More times than not, I was faced with disappointment either because that event I was daydreaming about didn’t happen or didn’t go as I imagined. When I was maybe 10 years old, my mother’s friend invited me to an Easter Egg Hunt. I had never been to one as far as I could remember and got really excited to go. I was able to get a nice dress to wear, comfortable shoes, and I was ready to find as many eggs as I could, regardless of what was inside. I imagined every detail; from how many eggs I would try to find, to what I would say to other kids to make friends. My mother’s friend canceled at the last minute, calling my mom the day of the hunt to tell her she couldn’t take me. I was dressed and waiting when she called, I never found out why. I would feel major disappointment if anything out of my control (finances, transportation, etc.) caused me to put a pause or halt on my dreams or goals. As an adult, there are still plenty of obstacles that can get in my way but I have a little more power to make the changes that I imagine. Whenever something happens, good or bad, it reminds me that pushing forward is the only way to continue to experience the positive and negative sides of life. All experiences, whether exciting or devastating, make up who I am and can teach me lessons that I can take with me throughout life. I always say that “It’s always something.” Obstacles are inevitable so I foster self-discipline by knowing I will get through it a better person. Having depression can make it difficult sometimes to feel like self-discipline is worth it. What I have learned over the years is that self-discipline is what makes it possible to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Updating my business website takes a lot of self-discipline. When I would rather scroll through social media, or take a nap, I remind myself that doing one small edit, or adding in one new photo, will make the difference long-term. Instead of trying to tackle it all at once, I make one change, take that nap, or scroll for a bit, and then get right back to it. Taking even one small step once a day, once a week, once a month, or even once a year is something to be proud of, and helps to strengthen self-discipline. Once I learned that, I was able to set achievable goals, with reasonable timelines, even when things felt impossible.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I am a Registered Veterinary Technician. Being a veterinary technician is similar to being a registered nurse for people. I love being involved in the medical care of cats and dogs. I focus on client communication and client education regarding the importance of preventative medicine. I obtain blood and urine samples, read ear and skin cytology samples, monitor patients under anesthesia, help administer vaccines, and so much more. My career is so special because I have the opportunity to help and advocate for patients that don’t have a voice and need help. I love seeing my patients grow or recover from illness, because of what veterinary medicine has made possible.
I started a business, where I provide at home veterinary care for pets. As a registered technician, I can not diagnose or prescribe medication, but I can help give prescribed medications, help pet owners understand diet recommendations, and perform care that will help maintain a good quality of life such as matted fur removal, nail trims, and ear cleanings. I love what I do and I love even more to be able to see pets at home, getting the care that they need, in a low stress-environment. My long-term goal is to have a mobile van where I can perform more detailed medical grooming, weigh patients during diet modifications, and carry more necessary supplies. A mobile van could also be used to help any dogs and cats that can be hard to catch, or allow pet owners the option to bring their dog to the van instead of associating their favorite sleeping space with medical treatments. I also hope to expand to servicing the whole DMV area in the next few years.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

If anyone is interested in working with animals and/or starting a business, I think it’s important to have the education to open opportunities for growth. The Community College of Baltimore County has an accredited Veterinary Technician program to teach the skills needed to become a registered technician. People interested can also work in the field as an assistant, which can involve schooling or on the job training. Attention to detail is where anyone in veterinary medicine can shine. Anticipating what is needed, recording thorough medical notes, and paying attention to an animal’s body language are a few ways attention to detail can be refined.

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

I would love to collaborate with more local veterinary hospitals to offer services for their clients. I believe offering this service can reduce stress for clinics. The goal would be to provide at-home services to reduce hospital nail trim, medication administration, or other brief appointments, allowing hospitals to see more pets in need. Any local veterinary hospitals can contact me through my website where my phone and email address are available.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://marleysangelrvt.com
• Instagram: marleysangelsrvt
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557713302168