I'm a brand-new veterinarian. Does this get any easier? The having to put animals to sleep, the animal abuse, etc...

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Definitely not, you just become numb to it at some point .. it’s sad but that is the case.
But you should also keep in mind you’re also helping them 🥺😕..

IMO , it doesn’t . you just get numbed from it .

The hurt is still there. I’ve been a tech for 10 years. I don’t think it ever gets to a point that it hurts any less. But understanding the good you’re doing is what makes the difference.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier, but I got more used to it after regular exposure to euthanasia over several years.

It’s so sad for the animals that are abused, but they deserve better. They can’t stand up for themselves, so someone has to do it for them!

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