Evan Messegee, Lead Intermediate Care Technician (ICT) at the Dallas VA Medical Center, emphasizes the importance of feeling valued in the workplace. His role allows him to provide compassionate care to Veterans while being part of a supportive team. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers the ICT Program, enabling former military corpsmen and medics to take on healthcare support roles without requiring additional licensure. Messegee learned about the program through the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program while preparing to leave the military. He appreciates the opportunity to continue using his skills and enjoys the variety of tasks in the ICT role.

Messegee values the support he received from coworkers during a health issue, noting that colleagues donated their annual leave to help him during a difficult time. He highlights the collaborative environment at VA, where staff are eager to assist each other. He credits the organization for accommodating his school schedule as he pursues a physician assistant program. Messegee encourages others to apply for the ICT program, advising patience throughout the federal job application process. The VA seeks former corpsmen and medics to join its team in serving Veterans.