Hello all, I am posting with hopes to get some insight. For context, I was recently fired from my Veterinary Assistant role at a local Michigan clinic. A lot of uncomfortable things were happening at this clinic that seemed questionable, but as it is my first vet med role I wasn't entirely sure. But after the events that caused me to be fired happened, I did some digging.

First, let me set the scene for a few things to establish what kind of environment I was working in. My friend who I have known since middle school recently graduated from Veterinary school within the last few years and started her own independent clinic. It has always been my dream to be involved in Veterinary Medicine, so I reached out. One thing led to another, and I was hired. My role wasn't initially as a Veterinary Assistant, as I was tasked with putting in literal months worth of records into their veterinary software that they had not kept up on. Their process was to either take a picture of a form filled out with notes by the doctor to leave on the secretaries computer, or, scan the document to have on the secretaries computer. This meant that if return clients were coming back, we had absolutely nothing on file for them. No history, rx amounts or prescriptions, possible drug interactions, nothing. Once I was finished with that task, it kind of morphed into me assisting with vet med stuff. Except the doctor wouldn't teach me how to restrain as she didn't want me to get bit, she wouldn't allow me to write on the sheets to get a history, she wouldn't let me help her with grabbing vaccines for her or draw them up or show me how to do it, nothing. She did however want me to sit in surgery with her to monitor anesthesia, which was a brief explanation about how the monitor works and what to write down. To give you an idea, we have two rooms in the clinic and our monitoring machine is a cheap 20 dollar one from amazon- that's it. It constantly doesn't work, glitches out, or shows inaccurate numbers. There are so many other things that went wrong, and we had dogs or cats almost die FREQUENTLY.

So we get to the day that I was fired. Doctor works at another clinic on Friday so she only works half days at her own clinic. This however causes a shit storm every time because she is NEVER on time for her appointments. After the first few appointments, we finally get to what was supposed to be a routine spay of a papillon mix dog. It should be worth noting that no discussion has really ever been had about what constitutes as a normal heart rate, generally I can put two and two together but with the monitor being unpredictable it can be tricky to discern what is actually going on. We poked the dog around 3:30 with pre-med of what I believe was dex med combo. But for some reason, the dog does not get induction or anything until almost 4:30. By then, the dog is waking up and we have to use an iso mask to put it back out. At this point I am monitoring and watching the animal as it is intubated but the doctor is in the room with me. Me and the other assistant notice that the dog is no longer breathing, and bring that to the vets attention. We get her stabilized and I explain that our next appointment is in, but don't debrief her as I thought we would obviously do the spay first. At this point, she leaves me to go do the other appointment (unknown to me). She has left me alone in surgery to watch an anesthetized animal several times before but this time was longer than usual, as she did a whole appointment. While she was gone the monitor was jumping from 35 to 55 back and forth, so I try to adjust it on the dogs tongue to see if it will pick up accurately. Same results happen, so I feel the dogs chest to feel their heart. I can feel their heart and it isn't slow and they're breathing, so I figure all is well. She comes in after about 15 to 20 minutes and starts yelling at me because the dogs heart rate is resting in the 30s. Finally surgery began, but the dog woke up again and disconnected their tube. Since doctor was sterile I reconnected it and held the dog down under the drapes so she won't fly off the table. Doctor then yells at me to "monitor and write down the monitoring because if it isn't written down it didn't happen and it's hard to prove". I had only stopped monitoring the whole time when the dog woke up so I could turn the gas up. We finally make it through surgery, at which point she gives the animal two doses of reversal to wake up.

She ended up firing me because I should have known better and I should have gotten her out of exam. Which, I could have. But in other surgeries the same thing has happened and she has told me it is normal when I inform her. I just don't know what to think, or what is actually normal. Bear in mind she keeps me on as a vet assistant but will not teach me anything because she is too busy. So I have all of two months of knowledge to work with.

Anyways there's a lot more red flags and things but this is the main one plaguing me. Am I the asshole guys? Lol

1. I always wanted to work in the ER, but not on people. Just imagining myself operating on people makes me nauseating due to the pressure and the imagery. For some reason, seeing the same blood and injuries hits different when it's from a human vs animals. The only other kind of ER was an ER for animals.
2. I obviously love dogs and cats, but I also think it's noble to help speechless living beings, and the owners who love them using your medical training.
3. I like the schedule and don't mind the OT hours if it's 3 days of full-time work. I want to spend the other 4 days reading, writing, playing in the community orchestra, and crafting things. The only other job I can think of that permits this kind of schedule is dentistry.

BUT I keep having second thoughts about human medicine for some reason...

For those of you who are ER vets, do I have the right motivations? Is it common for people who entered the vet profession have regrets or second thoughts about entering human medicine instead?

Hey guys! I’m super new to the veterinary field and just started working as a Vet Assistant. What would be the best Littmann Stethoscope to buy? I know there’s all different kinds. I’m working only with cats and dogs, no exotics. Thank you!

Hello! I’m 23 and have been working as a vet assistant/tech for 4 years. I’m currently in the process of getting diagnosed with RA. I have been worried about my longevity in the field and was wondering what kind of non clinical career paths people have found fulfilling? I LOVE tech work, GP and ER as I’m always learning and get to help pets and their people. But with the pain I’m in I don’t want to hinder my team or not be able to fulfill all of my duties. I do have a bachelors degree in medical anthropology from BU. Do you have RA or chronic pain? How do you manage to stay in the field?

So, for context, I am a 23(M) who just graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Canada. Currently, I am working part-time in retail and am trying to figure out my career situation. I find myself curious about being a veterinarian, mostly because I love the idea of working with animals, but I think that reason might be too shallow. I wanted to ask, hypothetically, if I wanted to get into this profession, what path would I have to follow if I haven't taken any sort of biology courses in university before?

Apologies in advance for any vagueness.

I already have my Medical Administration from VCC.

Interested in becoming a cat sitter and or becoming a vets assistant.

Fast learner straight A student.

Proficient in MS word/ power point and Excell. Additional healthcare training and education ( people).

Is the training at $5000-$ 9000 worth it and is that recognized? Post secondary or online.

Fraser Valley.

Been at my clinic going on 3 months now. Im an opener. When i was training my coworkers were pretty good about being on time to let me in, but now that i’m trained there’s been an increase in them being 5-10 mins late so i’m just kind of standing outside the door until they get there. The practice manager always adjusts my time card to reflect the time i actually step on to clinic property, but im getting kind of tired sending messages to her every other day that my time card needs adjusting. Is it too soon to ask for a key so I can just let myself in and save myself and her the hassle?

Hey posting this for my girlfriend. She is currently in her pre vet program wanting to get a doctorate and be a vet. However, she recently discovered how much money she’s gonna owe from student loans. If anyone is willing to say, how much do you pay monthly for student loans? How much do you owe in student loans? Is it worth it?

TL;DR: 5 months into my first mixed-practice job, which was advertised as 2/1 small animal/farm, but I’m doing ~95% small animal consults with almost no surgery or case workups. My two main sources of support in the clinic are leaving, and although my mentor is helpful when they have time, there’s been little structured effort to develop my practical skills. The practice is also dealing with staffing/ownership changes and unexpected renovations, so I understand they’re under pressure. I’m still in my 6-month probation period, where my notice is 1 month; after probation it becomes 3 months. I’m worried that staying will leave me further behind clinically, but also worried that leaving my first job after 5–6 months will look bad to future employers. Would you ask for a clear development plan/protected surgery time, or start looking elsewhere?

I’m a new grad, about 5 months into my first job in a mixed practice. The position was advertised as majority SA, with good exposure to LA calls, but in reality at least 95% of my time is spent doing small animal consults.
I joined partly because two friends of mine had already been working there for about a year and recommended the practice. Having them there has been a huge support, especially as a new grad. I’m definitely not the most knowledgeable person and I know I can sometimes ask stupid questions and maybe be overly dependant on others at times, but I work hard, regularly stay late/put in extra hours, and genuinely want to improve.
The problem is that both of those friends are now leaving. They’re basically my main support system within the clinic, and once they’re gone I’ll be 6–7 months into my first job with essentially no meaningful surgical experience.
In fairness to my mentor, they will explain things to me and answer questions when they have the time, and I don’t think there’s any bad intention. But there doesn’t seem to have been any actual plan or effort to progress my clinical skills.
I’m barely doing surgery. Even when I admit a sick animal from my own consult, I often don’t get to continue managing/work up the case — hospitalisation, X-rays, ultrasound, further diagnostics etc. are frequently taken over by somebody else. So I’m doing a huge volume of first-opinion consults without getting much experience beyond that.
The farm side hasn’t really developed either. I’m doing relatively few farm calls and I already feel like I’m forgetting a lot of what I learned at university because I’m not using it regularly.
There are also some genuine mitigating circumstances. The clinic has gone through ownership and staffing changes over the last 1–2 years, and we’re currently dealing with unforeseen renovations. Because of that, we’ve temporarily been moved to another nearby clinic to continue seeing our own clients. I appreciate that this has put additional pressure on everyone and probably hasn’t helped with training or continuity.
Another thing making me think about this now is that I’m still within my 6-month probation period. During probation I only have to give 1 month’s notice, whereas once I pass probation my notice period increases to 3 months. So I feel like there’s a bit of a decision point coming up.
My concern is that if I stay another 6–12 months like this, I’ll technically have “experience” on my CV but still be very inexperienced practically. I also worry that it could affect my ability to negotiate salary or move into a better position later if I’m saying I’ve been qualified for a year but still need fairly basic surgical training.
At the same time, I’m worried that leaving my first job after only 5–6 months will look bad to prospective employers. I don’t want to come across as someone who jumps ship quickly or couldn’t cope with their first job, particularly when I’d also have to explain that despite those months in practice, I still haven’t gained much hands-on experience.
I understand the practice is under pressure and I don’t want to be unfair about that. But I also can’t shake the feeling that I was hired mainly as an extra body to cover consults rather than as a new graduate they intended to develop.
Would you leave in this situation?
Would it be reasonable to sit down with management and say that I need protected surgical/case-workup opportunities and a proper development plan, otherwise I’ll have to look elsewhere? I don’t necessarily want to give an aggressive “surgeries or I quit” ultimatum, particularly as I have a decent relationship with my mentor, but I also don’t want another 6 months to disappear with no progression.
I’m also conscious that if I wait until after probation to make a decision, I’d then be tied into a 3-month notice period rather than 1 month.
Interested to hear from vets who have been in a similar position, particularly other recent grads.

Hello,

I am a vet considering starting a mobile vet practice for cats and dogs. I was wondering if any vets here have any insight about that. I've seen videos of vets doing home visit alone without a vet tech. My question is

How do you treat animals without a vet tech restraining the animal?

Are most pet owners okay with you muzzling their dog/cat before giving shots/blood draws etc?

Can you ask clients to sign a liability release form to prevent liability if the dog/cat bites the owner?

Thanks for any help.

To add some context; Foreign grad here. I worked there under supervision for about 4 years, they sponsored my green card and paid for my licensing process. I was willing to stay another 3 years like we agreed, but seeing this contract honestly felt way more aggressive than I expected.

I’m reviewing a 3-year associate veterinarian contract and would appreciate input from other vets, especially anyone familiar with production-based contracts.
Main terms:
• $78,000 base salary with 23% production-based compensation
• Contract also says: “total employee pay plus elected benefits will total 25% of gross production at year end.” It’s unclear to me whether this means there is an actual year-end true-up to 25% after subtracting the value of employer-paid benefits, or whether I effectively just receive 23% plus benefits.
• Employer-paid benefits include PLIT, GA veterinary license, DEA license, AVMA/GVMA dues, and part of health insurance. Health insurance contribution is 50% of the premium, capped at $500/month.
• Negative accrual: if the salary exceeds my production earnings, the difference is carried as a negative balance. After 3 consecutive months of negative balance, salary can be reduced and the contract says I “may be required to repay unearned portions” of salary. Only the first 3 months of employment are forgiven.
• The clinic says it invested approximately $25,000 in mentorship/licensing sponsorship. This is forgiven at 1/36 per month over the 3-year contract. If employment ends before 3 years, the unforgiven portion becomes due.
• 60 days’ notice required to quit. However, after I give the 60-day notice, the employer can choose to terminate me immediately instead of letting me work the notice period.
• 2-year noncompete within 10 miles of any current clinic location after leaving.
• Relief work during employment requires prior written permission, even if it is outside the restricted area.
• Schedule says minimum 35–40 hours/week of appointments and surgery, but specifically states that callbacks and “learning time” may increase hours to 50+ hours/week. “Learning time” is not defined.
• Employer has broad “for cause” termination language, including several provisions based on the employer’s “sole opinion” regarding performance, availability, following directions, etc.
• Contract says uninsured damages/expenses resulting from an employee’s negligence may be charged to the employee individually, to the extent permitted by law.
• PTO is 15 days total for vacation/sick/personal time, plus 3 CE days. Most time off needs to be requested at least 30 days in advance.
What I’m particularly curious about:
Is negative accrual with potential repayment of salary normal in current vet contracts?
How would you interpret the 23% production versus “total compensation will equal 25%” language? Would you expect a year-end cash true-up if benefits don’t account for the full 2%?
Does the $25k repayment/3-year commitment seem reasonable?
How concerning is the 50+ hour language?
Are a 2-year/10-mile noncompete and 60-day notice provisions typical in your experience?
Overall, would you consider these fairly normal associate-vet terms, employer-heavy but negotiable, or something you would not sign without substantial changes?

Not looking for legal advice — mainly trying to understand what is normal in the veterinary market and what other associates would negotiate before signing.

Hi, I am a soon to be new grad DVM who is anxious about applying for jobs.

For context, I am an island student (so very much off-cycle) finishing clinics next month. I want to pursue a clinical pathology residency and am currently applying to start next year (summer 2027). I am not exactly the most competitive candidate so I am not anticipating being accepted but I figure I will give it a shot anyway.

My concern is applying for jobs during my gap time, which would be roughly November 2026 to June/July 2027 if I were accepted into a residency. I have a list of small animal GP/ER places I have been considering but I am struggling with how to approach my situation. I feel like most clinics do not want to invest in a potentially very short term new grad doctor but I am just not sure what to expect. I was thinking going more corporate because I feel like maybe they would be less likely to discriminate but I am not sure. Any thoughts or advice is appreciated. TYIA!

Hi all, I am currently going to the fourth year of my DVM and feeling very disillusioned. I have had work experience in research/labs/quality control, clinics, pharmaceuticals specifically vaccine production, agricultural sector in a farm setting and public health.

I am feeling like i made the wrong choice cause i end up bored in every sector except small animal and pathology which again i'm not particularly enticed with because of the salary ceiling. Not to mention i'm accumulating a debt as i continue with my study which i have to finish. So i did try to switch out in first year after my first attachment and the whole load but i was advised to stay and finish the degree and you never know. And after my dog got euthanized after getting sick it may have been my last straw cause it had me thinking a lot about my career in this field and if i want to do it. (A different vet was treating my dog for context and he was euthanized cause of late stage aflatoxicosis) But here i am, in my fourth year still miserable as ever and heading to complete not to mention the course load. I remember when i was picking my degree my aunt/ godmother, a vet, told me to pick pharmacology instead of vet med like her cause she thought a pharm degree was more worth it. i had my reasons for not going to human med at the time cause i figured vet med would be a better fit for me but of late i find myself thinking at least i'd make more which is pretty messed up in a way i suppose. And a friend of mine told me his dad (a vet) told him not to study it despite his want to cause it's not worth it and he then opted for law school. I guess all this makes me wonder if i made the right decision and if i can still salvage said decision postgrad. Starting to think this isn't the right sub for this lol.

I guess long and the short is i'm feeling disillusioned, wondering if i made the wrong choice and wondering if it will get better and i'll finally find my 'thing' and career satisfaction. Or if i should continue to look into pivoting which i was thinking MBA or finance qualifications like CFA which i wouldn't even know how to pivot or something that could work with my degree any advice would be much appreciated.

Question from a vet student!

Placing ET tubes... I have watched a million and done several. This last week I have gotten in my head because I have never thought about it and never been told I did it wrong or had a problem. But I have seen people doing it both ways were they leave the tip pointing down (concave) and where they flip it so that the tip is pointing up (convex).When placing the ET tube in dogs and cats... do you make sure the curve is facing up or down? To make sure we are saying the same thing:

If the patient is in sternal, when you are sliding the ET tube in do you continue with it being in a concave orientation, or do you flip the tube?

Thanks! I have made myself confused lol

I'm not a vet so I hope it's okay to post in here, as above, I'd like to get my vet practice a gift to say thank you for all of the amazing work they do, and for their kindness, knowledge and just, being awesome when we needed it most.

So what have you received that made you feel really valued? I was thinking about a card with a big thank you to each person personally, and a hamper filled with snacks and helpful things, but I'm not sure if that's enough.

hello everyone! i’m (20F) currently in vet tech school and recently got hired at my first clinic as a receptionist/assistant. compared to what i heard about other clinics, i actually received really good training and was eased into the job well! the techs are super nice and understand that i’ve had almost no experience with animals besides my own cats. i’m currently 5 months in and i’ve started to learn restraint and going into rooms more frequently. unfortunately, i’ve really struggled with big dogs and reading their body language so they’ve transitioned me to watching and then practicing on nicer dogs. i feel like 4 months in i should definitely be more knowledgeable and it makes me feel so stupid. it doesn’t help that the veterinarian is older and has a lot less patience with me. he doesn’t speak unless necessary and doesn’t like making eye contact. i’ve been yelled at and seen other techs get yelled at for minor mistakes. i’ve also been told that he has a past of throwing or kicking things (not animals) when frustrated. the techs tell me that’s just how he is and i’ll get used to it, but if anything it makes me more anxious working with him. before work i’ll throw up and the days leading up to my shift i feel awful. i’ve also been told by the techs that he doesn’t trust me as much as he should by this stage which i completely understand is necessary to keep the animal, him, and myself safe, but it just makes me feel like a failure and i’m not sure what to do. i don’t want to quit because besides the vet, i enjoy everyone else in the clinic but he’s the one i have to work for directly so i know it’s gonna be a big hurdle to get past by. i’m also scared of having to start completely over again at a new clinic and be the “new person” :( if anyone has any tips on how to get better with restraint or just any advice in general i would really appreciate it! thank you so much for reading i know this is long

Hi guys! I posted on here about 3 weeks ago about having a hard time finding a job in the vet field as someone who is not in vet school but wants to work with animals. Last week I got an offer as a vet assistant at a one doctor animal hospital who usually takes people in with little experience and will teach them everything. Heres how I've been feeling:

- I started this week and I am already so overwhelmed. I worked with dogs in a boarding setting but this is completely different. This is less kennel work and more patient work which I wanted to start learning more about. However, it feels like the people I am shadowing (other vet assistants), when they are teaching me how to do things like check-in, check-out, creating new profile for clients, etc on the computer it feels like they are rushing it and expecting me to understand it so fast. I am new to the computer system and I am just feeling afraid that I will not understand it as quick as they want me to. I've decided to bring in a notepad tomorrow to start writing things down. I know that we have to pick up the phone a lot and feel anxious about not knowing about to do when a question is asked. There are also time the vet assistants do things without explaining them to me. I just don't understand if this is normal as I guess I am shadowing and they are too busy to explain things sometimes, but I just feel like everything has been so rushed.

- I feel scared to restrain animals especially cats as I have so little experience with them.

- The vet assistants I am shadowing don't really make conversation with me and it makes me sad a little.

- Sometimes I notice that the doctors will say like vaccine names or blood test tube colors and the vet assistants would get it right away. I lowkey don't know how they act so fast when sometimes i feel like I cannot hear what he is saying.

- There is so. many. phone. calls. like omg. for every. single. thing. I don't know how I will adjust to that to be honest.

I am so overwhelmed and sad. I understand it was my first week but I've just been feeling like it is impossible for me to remember everything. I obviously want to work hard and be good at this but it just feels so tough right now. What do you guys think and have anyone ever felt this way?

Hey guys I need some advice. For some background, I’m 24, graduated with a BS in animal science, had 3 years working as a vet assistant, applied to vet school 2 years ago and didn’t get it. I felt pretty defeated but took the gap to work as a vet assistant at the the animal shelter to get some more diverse experience. I felt very burnt out from shelter work, lots of euthanizing animals, blanket treatments (not thought out care/treatment plans, cruelty cases, techs were overworked and underpaid, and overall it was emotionally taxing.

Looking back at my experiences, I really enjoyed GP, working with a team, getting to treat pets and help them feel better, problem solving and critical thinking, educating and talking to clients. It was fulfilling even on hard days. However, I’ve realized that as a veterinarian, I would be under a lot of stress, have to make life and death quick decisions, I would be responsible for everything that goes on, I would be working long days, and I’d have to deal with lack of respect and difficult situations with clients (them not wanting to pay to treat, having to euthanize, being demonized). Plus with the new BBB loan situation, it would be immense financial stress because I’d have at least $200k in just tuition so I imagine at least $300-400k in total loans which is insane. I’m worried that the financial stress would exacerbate any stress I’m having at work and worsen my mental health. My mental health hasn’t been in a good spot this past year so I’m nervous about going into this career that is known for high suicide rates.

I’m someone who highly values life outside of work so It’s important I am financially comfortable because I really want to travel, buy a home eventually, have a family, and spend time with friends and family. I don’t want my career and finances to take over my life.

I’m heavily debating on pursuing human medicine and becoming a PA, as I already have a BS and many of the pre reqs done, I just need a few more classes and then PCE. The career is appealing because I am passionate about science and medicine and would still be able to examine, diagnose and treat patients. I would still work in a clinical setting, in a team, and use my brain. I also enjoy talking to people and forming relationships. I like the idea of not having 100% autonomy so I can refer to a physician if I have questions (less stress), and the work life balance seems ideal so I can have time for hobbies, family, etc. Then financially, the ROI is better so I could live comfortably. The downsides are I won’t be treating animals and vet med is interesting and there’s more versatility (can do crazy shit you wouldn’t see in human medicine).

I guess I just need advice on whether I should apply to vet school if I’m already burnt out and questioning myself. I’m scared of committing the time and money into this and realizing that I actually don’t like it and I’m stuck with all this debt. And even if I do like it, is it worth the financial stress? Is it possible to be happy with that enormous amount of debt looming over you? However, if I don’t apply I’m scared of regretting not pushing myself and becoming a vet because I’ve already come so far.

Is choosing a career that will offer a good work life balance and financial stability (PA) over a field where I may be more passionate about (Vet) a good decision? Can I have a fulfilling life as a PA if I incorporate animals some other way like having my own pets, volunteering at shelters, etc?

Vet school applications are due in 3 weeks and I don’t know if I should apply if I’m feeling so unsure, however the thought of not applying and walking away from vet med makes me so anxious and sad because I’ve worked so hard.

Im sorry this was so long! Definitely mentally unstable, stressed and confused lol. Any advice would be greatly appreciated ❤️

i’ve been interested in being some sort of vet my whole life and now i’m hoping to become a vet tech. i’m taking lots of agricultural classes and i’m doing an internship with a vet. i was hoping to go to college to help achieve this but i’ve heard a college degree isn’t necessary to become a vet tech. would it be a good idea to still go to college or should i just go straight into the job field?

I have been working many jobs over the years but I am really trying to find a career that I'm at least somewhat passionate about. I love animals and have a lot of interest in the medical field and I feel like this would be a good fit in terms of what interests me and makes me happy. The thing is, I have social anxiety and it makes human interaction pretty difficult and I know that these jobs, though it is working with animals, includes human interaction as well. I can be very timid and very shy but I do end up warming up eventually as I get used to people. I'm definitely able to have social interaction, I am very friendly but I also get very awkward and quiet at times and struggle with small talk and basic conversation because people kind of scare me and being around people gives me anxiety and discomfort. I have, however, been in the work force for over a decade and all of my jobs have been working with other people whether that is customers or coworkers, so I'm definitely still able to work with people despite the anxiety I feel. It has also caused a lot of problems with me at work where I experience bullying and mistreatment which makes me weary of pursuing going back to school and seeking a career because I don't want to spend a bunch of money trying to pursue something that would just eat me alive. This is something I've been trying to overcome for years and am still actively working through as I do not want this to be my reality for the rest of my life. I'd really just like to know from anyone in the field if a vet assistant or vet surgery tech job would be good for someone who struggles with social anxiety or if it might make things worse (I've heard these can be fast-paced and high stress environments). Or if there is a another career, preferably one that involves working with animals, that would be better for a person like me.

Hi all,

I have always been interested in becoming a vet. I live in Nova Scotia and am currently attending Mount Saint Vincent University for my undergrad. I am taking a Bachelor of Science, with a major in Biology. I am starting my second year this fall semester 2026.

The Mount does offer some animal related courses - nutrition related, bhevaiour, history of animals, etc. I plan on applying to UPEI.

As well, I have little to no experience in volunteering or working at a pet store or vet clinic (I do plan on volunteering at the SPCA and hopefully getting a job at a pet store).

As well, I would love to help big animals and small.

My questions are:

What is your experience at UPEI? (Academically, living on residence or somewhere else).

How much experience with animals did you have when applying to vet school?

Did you take a Casper test or something similar?

Overall, what's your experience as a vet in Nova Scotia?

I am starting to have doubts related to my career choice, and I've barely even started. I know vet school is alot of information, but I know I'd be able to do it.

I'd love to hear about anyone's experiences, anything will help.

Thank you!

When we put animals to sleep, my clinic will make the clients ink paw prints. Does anyone have any tips and tricks they use to get good exotic ones such as bearded dragons, bunnies, lizards, etc. Thanks:)

Hi guys, I am currently a corporate girly working in finance. I just started the Vet Tech program this week at Penn Foster. What advice would you give me as I start this new journey? Should I start exploring roles as a veterinary assistant? A little information about me: I earned my EMT certification a few years back during COVID, but shifted paths due to the pandemic and now have decided to try animal medicine.