An Apple, A Date

01 | Doctor Meet Doctor

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Zea concentrated as she positioned the syringe above the scruff of the kitty's neck. Lightly pinching the loose skin before piercing the needle through, pressing the plunger down and taking the needle back out, all in less than ten seconds.

"And you're done!" Zea exclaimed proudly, rubbing the kitten's scuff lightly and giving it soft strokes along its body, earning satisfied little purrs from the small creature.

Zea picked up and cradled the adolescent cat in her arms, "You have such a sweet boy."

The lady scoffed, rolling her eyes. If only this lovely veterinarian could see what he was like at home. "Please, this is the most well-behaved I've seen him. I don't know how you do it."

"Magic Hands," Zea joked, rubbing the cat's tummy, allowing him to grab and bite her hand playfully.

"It's either that or he has a crush on you."

Zea laughed, handing the cat back to his owner. It wasn't the first time someone's said that. She's always had a way with animals, it's part of the reason she became a veterinarian.

"Thanks so much, Dr Holson," the lady said as she gently put her cat into the carrier.

"It's not a problem at all," Zea insisted, "Happy to help!"

The lady smiled gratefully as she picked up the carrier and exited the door, "See you next month!"

Zea waved her off and went to her desktop to fill in the report. She quickly typed in the services she provided; Vaccination, Deworming & Microchipping. And sent it to the front desk.

She couldn't help but smile to herself. It had been a little over a year since she got her licence and became an official veterinarian.

Now she's been working at the Ridgeview Animal Hospital, the same place she attended veterinary school. 

Zea loved her job, especially due to her patients. Ranging from the usual cats and dogs all the way to the occasional rodents or birds. Every day she got to meet new animals with different personalities and quirks. 

Sure, there may be some bad days, long hours, but it's what she signed up for. And the satisfaction she gained from being able to help animals was all that she needed to push on.

A knock interrupted Zea from her thoughts. The door peeked open and the receptionist poked her head through. 

"Skye's here for her appointment but I know it's your break. Would you like me to ask them to wait or come back later?"

Zea shook her head, "It's fine, Willow. Send them in."

Willow gave her a smile, pushing the door wide open, "Dr Holson will see you both now."

The loud tapping and scraping of claws approached her at a lightning-fast speed. She squatted down and readied herself, not moment later, Zea could only see a flash of gold as a dog charged in, throwing itself onto her lap.