Before becoming an anchorman, Ernie says he dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. Then, he says he married Susan, and life got in the way.
"I had a wonderful career as a broadcaster," he says. "But I always knew the broadcasting thing would come to an end. Hopefully it was going to be on my terms in a couple of years, but it [wasn't]."
After one week as a veterinary technician, Ernie says he's finally found his true calling. "It's a passion; it's not a job," he says. "I love it."
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