Veterinary Medicine

As it’s a growing problem, I’d like to learn more about treating wildfire victims. Are there any resources you would suggest?

Has anyone else noticed a change in clients since vet-related TV shows have become popular? I know you’ve watched Bondi Vet, but I actually am a vet, so please let me handle the treatment plan.

We’re looking for new ways to bring in more clients. Has content marketing with a blog made a difference for anyone here?

New grads, if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of work are you doing and what was your starting salary?

How many of you actually own a pet?

What resources would you suggest to a new vet assistant for learning how to handle and restrain animals?

Is it possible for a vet tech to make 6 figures?

What stethoscope would you recommend for a vet student? i remember buying a Littman 3M classic because that was all I could afford at the time!

What is the most memorable thing a client has ever said to you?

I’ve started taking on the role of ordering inventory for my clinic. Is there a software program that could make tracking and reordering inventory more efficient?

We’re considering discontinuing our emergency clinic due to staff burnout. However, the next closest ER is more than an hour away. How do we break the news to clients?

How different is being a mobile vet compared to working in a clinic?

I don’t mean to start a war but….are crocs really all that great in the clinic?

I’m struggling to find the best shoes for the job. I need something comfy enough to stand in all day but that are easy to clean off various fluids as needed. Any suggestions?

Do you have a preference between working in GP and shelter medicine? Why would you pick one over the other?

Almost all of the vets I’ve met are unhappy, exhausted, and near the breaking point. Is the profession really a one-way ticket to misery? Does anyone still love their job?

I was accepted into a veterinary assistant certification program and I’m having second thoughts. Not about being a vet assistant, but about paying for a year of schooling if I don’t need it. Does it m… more

How important is the prestige of the university where you do your undergrad?

For those who have worked at non-profit clinics, how do you stay afloat? Are grants common? Do you rely entirely on donors?

What should I expect during tech assistant interviews? What questions should I prepare for?

My area has a shortage of vet techs, yet all three clinics I’ve interviewed with are only offering minimum wage. I’d rather not commute to the next city if I don’t need to. Should I try to sell the RO… more

I’m feeling pressured to accept new clients and my work has become morning to night. I live in a fairly small city with a major vet shortage. The other vets have stopped accepting patients, so I feel … more

I’ve noticed an increase in clients discussing breeding their pets. Animals that, IMO, definitely should not be bred. What do you say to encourage the client to reconsider?

What do you wish you knew when you started in this career?

My clinic has been getting an increase in bad reviews lately. Usually, because the client couldn’t afford care, or because we couldn’t fit them into our already packed schedule. Do you respond to the … more

What do you think is the least stressful job to have in vetmed?

Can someone who is terrible at math still be a vet assistant?

What kind of discounts does your clinic offer staff?

An adorable yellow lab puppy came in today after swallowing a spoon. What’s your strangest foreign body case so far?

ERs, do you put up signs with the current estimated wait times? Does it help cut down on the questions or just encourage more time for getting angry at staff?

I have an amazing letter of recommendation from a vet I worked with 5 years ago. However, I haven’t talked to her since. Is it still ok to use the letter?

When I decided to be a vet assistant, I wasn’t expecting how lonely it can feel. My first week on the job and I’ve already seen a couple of really upsetting cases. I want to talk to friends about it, … more

How do you address pay discrepancies? I just found out a VT hired a year after me, with less experience, is making $2 more an hour. She was hired when they were desperate for staff which I’m guessing … more

I recently started working as a receptionist at a clinic. Before I started, all I imagined was the adorable animals I’d get to see every day. I was not at all prepared for the trauma cases and euthana… more

How do full-timers find the energy to take care of their health? After a long day, I find it impossible to worry about exercise or meal prep.

What are the common reasons that applications to vet school get denied?

Burnout has defeated me and I’m thinking of making the switch from the clinic to teaching (I’m a VT). For those who have made the transition, how difficult was it to adjust to the new career?

I’ve ridden horses most of my life and it’s why I wanted to become a vet. Now that I’m older, I’m not sure if equine is really the better choice over smalls. Which one usually has the better work/life… more

I was offered a great signing bonus but it’s tied to a 3-year contract. Would that be a dealbreaker for you? I was thinking 2 years at the most would be reasonable.

Veterinary clinical pathologists-- What do you love about your job, and what do you dislike?