So I am starting my first (real) job at a a veterinary hospital as a veterinary assistant. I have always and still do want to become a vet and since I was 5 I've been asking our vet if I could work there. Well, I'm finally old enough and was recently hire as a state-of-the-art animal hospital. It seems really promising and I've worked with animals for years but mostly on farms. Are there any little tib bits I should know about that may help me out my first day (week, month)on the job? Or anything that isn't so obvious but I should be aware about when working there? I really can't screw up working here and I want to do the best I can because I know this will be one of the best things I could put on my college application come next fall when I apply to vet school in the UK. So any extra little tips or thing you guys could let me in on I would more than appreciated it! Thanks all!
2007-09-17 12:26:16 · 3 answers · asked by Dani K 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I'd especially love to hear from vets or people who work or have worked in a vet's office! ^^
2007-09-17 12:29:17 · update #1
I have been a vet tech for over 20 years and I still love it! :)
What I look for in a new employee? A strong willingness to jump in and help with whatever needs to be done. A hard worker! Someone who asks a lot of questions, is polite to the rest of the staff, doesn't talk about anyone else behind their backs or listens to those who do. Someone who has a strong desire to learn and try new things. Is the first to clean out a messy cage rather than waiting for someone else to do it. Smile! There are a lot of people in the world who have bad attitudes, and you'll find them every where. You have to be willing to rise above them, and not let them affect your attitude or hopes for the future. They may be jealous of you. Above all, love the animals and still have fun, no matter what kind of day you are having. :) Good luck.
2007-09-17 14:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1: I think is the hardest thing you will do, Putting a beloved pet down. Or comforting a owner when the time comes! Ask your self can I handle this?
2: Dealing with abused animal's, this one the toughest thing I've ever had to do.
3: Finding the right Vet. who is willing to help you grow!
4: Remember always that their God's Little Creatures.
5: Compassion, you just have to have it.
I think you do have it! Or you wouldn't be in this occupation.
6: Commitment, To your self and your new career.
I wish you the best in your future,
Rob
2007-09-17 13:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by Rob 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
have a strong stomach and it will be hard when you have to put animal down
2007-09-24 03:00:24 · answer #3 · answered by wendy j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋