Veterinary Medicine

I’ve only been a vet assistant for 3 months and I am so overwhelmed. It’s so stressful! Does dealing with the pace get easier?

How long did it take you to pay off your debt from vet school?

I feel guilty for wanting to shut my clinic and run. The community needs it, but I am so tired. Words of encouragement appreciated!

So many people have shown interest in getting a malinois since the movie “Dog” was released. I feel like I need a pamphlet explaining why they are not a good dog for most people.

This past halloween we had 4 dogs come in after getting into the chocolate which is our current record. How many did you get?

Do vet assistants draw blood or do any other medical things? I thought they were more like receptionists.

I’m looking for a vet tech job and I don’t want to end up at a terribly stressful clinic like the one I just left. What are some red flags at the interview to look out for?

I’ve noticed a pattern of vets in my area not reporting animal hoarding, even though it’s required by the state. Should I speak up?

Do you have a clinic cat? How do you keep them safe from the other animals?

Hi everyone, I’m seeking some advice - my dog (8yrs old) was attacked several months ago by another dog and after she became depressed and anxious. We got her anti depression meds and those seemed to … more

Is at home service still as popular as it was during the pandemic?

What can I get my vet to thank them for how much they did for my dog?

Can a vet write prescriptions for their own pets?

I feel so dumb in vet school :/ How does everyone already know so much?!

Do you find it easier or harder to euthanize your own pet after working in the industry?

Just started a vet assistant job, I’m so happy!!! What should I be doing to make sure I don’t bring diseases home to my cat?

Dear owners, naming your dog “dog” (or “cat”) is not near as original as you think it is.

Had my first client who named their pet after themself (Sarah owned Sarah). What’s the weirdest pet name you’ve had?

For those who work at a clinic, what is your policy for late clients?

Confession: sometimes, when the owner leaves the exam room, I vent to the pet about how annoying their owner is.

Hey! I’m a freshman and will be shadowing a vet for my first time next week. Any tips for how to make the most of the experience?

I’ve had to move abroad for awhile but don’t want to get set up here with a new job just yet. Any ideas for how a vet can make money online?

Has anyone worked for Mission Veterinary Partners? What is the culture like?

How do you deal with upset owners after you euthanize their pet?

Is being a vet assistant or vet tech better?

In the clinic where I work, we have a high traffic of patients. We are specialists in the treatment of terminal illnesses for dogs and I really already feel that I am very good at diagnosing animals after t… more

I recently worked as a co-writer of a scientific article on the longevity of small animals, it is said that small domestic animals live longer than large ones but the reality is that everything depend… more

What would be a good offer for a veterinary nurse with 8 years of experience, I am currently looking for a new job and I have already received two offers where the payment is very similar. I would lik… more

We have learned a lot about how to treat animals in the last 15 years. Before, we had to put pets to sleep for things today we only apply a lifelong treatment. I feel that we have advanced a lot, but … more

How is the job field for veterinary assistants in Washington DC? I am about to move due to a family emergency and I will leave the job I've had for 5 years now. Everything has been very fast so I … more

I'm about to finish my studies as a veterinarian and I am thinking of dedicating myself to the sector of exotic animals in zoos, any recommendations?

I would like to know what my colleagues' experience has been with methods to eliminate external parasites such as fleas and ticks. What would you say is the best option for dogs and cats? and why?

I think I am facing the most important decision of my working life as a veterinarian: a team of explorers has already planned an excursion to a place that has been very little explored in the world. I… more

How wrong to have preferences for a certain breed of dog over another just because, for example, I have had Golden Retrievers patients much more aggressive than Rottweilers. Not everything should be w… more

Some colleagues have recommended the use of cannabis to calm the anxiety of certain types of animals, it is something I am evaluating. Could someone who has used it tell me how it went?

I am a veterinarian who's been working with domestic animals for years, but I currently have a very good job offer to treat exotic animals, we are talking about horses, elephants and giraffes. Any… more

Having an animal friend with cancer is not something easy. This year I have already had 24 animals that went to sleep in order to stop suffering. This is not easy for their families at all. It seems t… more

During my 19 years as a veterinarian, I have felt many times the desire to protect the animal from its owner, some owners change the pursuit of the animal and make it behave like a human. I feel that … more

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE CARE OF YOUR PETS TEETH! 😩

The amount of thoughtlessness and negligence should be punishable by law. Just think about the pain that causes YOU a broken tooth or cavities. Thes… more

Other than working with limited funds, what are the drawbacks of working in shelter medicine?