gazing back at earth, floating in the hush-hush infinity of space, it dawns on me how veterinarians start from the outset with a heart full of compassion, navigating through the vastness of care with prepatory grace, akin to how we prepare for our celestial journeys. they work under the statutes of medical ethics, a guideline as critical as our mission commands, ensuring no creature is disowned from the warmth of healing. their devotion, whispered among the stars, remains a quiet testament to their invaluable contribution.