ARVC

Tentatively titled ARVC (short for Animal Recovery Veterinary Centre), this is another on-going reportage that i've decided to invest time upon in the midst of juggling between a gazillion other things at a go. Besides school, i now have to keep tabs on freelance gigs, the part-time gig and now these. But its all good. Its really not as tough as i make it sound.

Buddy, a Vet Tech from Philippines and a father of 2 has been with the clinic for a few months now. With the language barrier, he is finding the job a steep learning curve.

Caution.

The operating notice board at the veterinary centre keeps the nurses and vets on duty updated of their patients progress. 

Sage, a 1 year old kitten play bites.

Sage.

Stethoscope on the consult table.

A dog suffering from rectal failure is monitored throughout the night.

The ashes of a deceased pet rest in a urn behind a thank you card from the owner. Customers are usually deeply touched by the care and commitment from the staff at the centre. They erect a memorial at the veterinary centre as a means of expressing their gratitude. 

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As usual, with any piece of reportage, what is most crucial is the amount of access. Many a times, i've been guilty of rushing things, persistently eager to shoot. However, through my experiences, your subjects tend to actually be more receptive without you hovering around like a vulture. In an ideal situation, i've found it useful to not introduce the camera too early upon acquaintance. Time is better vested allowing your subject to be comfortable around your presence. But like i say, that only happens in the most ideal of situations. I've learnt that In photojournalism, everything else that surrounds making the picture is more important than the actual clicking of the shutter.

Anyhow, this should be interesting.