I have been doing work experience this week as I am considering this as a career but so far it all seems quite sad with animals being put to sleep and operations where it doesn't always go well. How do you emotionally cope and make it worthwhile. I love animals but I wonder if I am too sensitive not to get upset all the time. Serious answers please.
2007-02-13 05:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by profile not in use 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's upsetting all round when any patient dies -human or animal.
You don't get used to it but you learn to deal with it in the same way that professional drivers cope with crashes. It's part of the job.
You can make it easier for yourself by being there for the families concerned.
2007-02-13 05:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the US, and i am a Licensed Veterinary Technician, which would be the same as a Veterinary Nurse. I love my job, but i got into it because i LOVE helping Animals. When i started actually working in the field, i was amazed at how much human interaction there was. I was expecting to be working more with animals, but the MAIN part of the job is working with people. While i like working with animals, and thought that i wouldn't enjoy working with people, i love it. I have opened up, i used to be so shy. But you form bonds with the people. They are so appreciative of what you do for their pet. And when you are helping the pet, you are usually helping the owners more. When you do something like taking off a lump from a dog's leg, the dog really doesn't care if it is there or not, but their owners see a remarkable difference, and really appreciate the care you gave their dog. Good Luck, i hope you make the right decision for your career. I LOVE being a LVT. But i think if you really love helping people, psychology would also be an Excellent choice. Good Luck!!!!
2016-05-24 05:45:30 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too, love animals very much. At one time I considered being a vet tech. I had a talk with a veterinarian one time during my thoughts on persuing this. He really set me straight on some of the things I would be dealing with in this job. Needless to say, Im not a vet tech. His thoughts on me, after talking with me, were to look into other areas where I could still work with animals. He suggested I look into being a dog trainer ( I work well with animals), or even being a groomer and starting my own buisness in one or the other. There are many options. You could eventualy start a buisness doing the grooming and training and also boarding ... Actually Petsamart or Petco does this.. Nothing says you can't start a whole new buisness of your own. Throw petsitting in on that buisness, petwalking, ... You could have a considerable buisness there with people working for you. I pray you find your way in all this. Good luck to you. God Bless.
2007-02-21 01:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Godlover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always look at the positive and never Analise the negative side when you have an unhappy experience of a sick animal or one that dies cast your memory back to thinking about all the ones that have been saved and have fully recovered and the happiness this has brought people by reuniting them with there much loved companions. There is always a lot of unhappiness in the world but remembering the happy parts focuses on there is more good then bad.
2007-02-20 02:26:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My niece is training to be a veterinary nurse. like you she loves animals. She says that with regard to animals being put to sleep, you have to distance yourself from the emotion of it and think whats best for the animal. As for the operations, well that to help the animals and they do all they can for them just like a hospital would us. As you say it doesn't always go well and that is the same with humans too.
Unfortunately her pet guinea pig had to be put to sleep at the practice she works in but they were sensitive enough not to let her have anything to do with that on that occasion.
Hope you keep with it, its a very worthwhile occupation.
2007-02-13 05:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretend they are stuffed animals! That's what I do. It works really well for me. I've been working in the same place for 2 months, and I've had 20 animals put to sleep each month. So far I've been in the operation room for ever operation that takes place during my shift...and several when I was supposed to be at home sleeping! Be careful!!!They might call you in when you aren't supposed to be. It depends on where you live. I REALLY hope I helped you.
2007-02-20 11:01:48 · answer #6 · answered by april_10_1996 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to live with a veterinarian and I would help him at night when he was on call. If an animal is in sever incurable pain then it is easy to choose to put it to sleep. We never ever put a healthy animal to sleep/. I helped with amputations, neuters, shots and euthanasia.... I loved it! Dying is so much a part of life...we tend to forget that....and if the quality of life is severely effected then you are helping them to end their suffering.
2007-02-21 00:42:10 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberlee Ann 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋