Do you enjoy your life as a veterinarian? If you could go back, would you choose a different career?

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15 year vet here. I learned that no matter how much I care about animals, it's the people (or at least the worst bunch) that always make me regret being a vet.

I enjoy my job very much. I am finishing my DVM very soon and the experience here in the clinic motivates me even more. I am happy assisting and be placed under the supervision of very good veterinarians.

I absolutely love my job. I knew I wanted to work with animals since I was a little girl and it's everything I've ever imagined

No I feel like I'm living my dream. This is something that I've always wanted to do

Yes! Absolutely! Well, the toxicity did not affect my passion at all :)

I'm not a vet, but working here makes me really happy. I'd choose the same career over and over again. How about you?

Probably, yes. Don't get me wrong, I really love my job but I just recently had my realizations that I want to be a medical doctor instead. My love for science and medicine went stronger after my engagement on the actual work.

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