What's the best way to manage family life and raising children while being a veterinarian?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

The best way to manage family life and raising children while being a veterinarian is to have a strong support system. This includes a spouse or partner who is supportive of your career, as well as family and friends who are willing to help out with child care when needed. It is also important to make time for yourself, whether that means taking a break for a walk or spending time alone in your office after work.

like

This question has very different answers depending on what areas of your life you're lacking balance in, I recommend taking this test and reassessing: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/assess-your-wellbeing

Additionally, this article might put on the right track for finding the balance you're looking for: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-life-balance-boundaries

It's very difficult to manage family life and raising children while being a veterinarian. You're always on call, and there's no way to predict when you'll be needed. You can't just leave your family waiting for you to come home.

It's difficult to juggle the two but it can be done. Having a supportive husband/wife is the biggest key to success here. If you don't have that, then it's hard to manage any career alongside raising kids.

Keeping the two separate as much as possible is a good idea, I would advise against bringing the kids in to see your work because that's not going to look very professional to your clients.

That depends largely on your children's ages. If they are older, it might be possible for them to visit the clinic after hours and you can tell them about what you do. Who knows, maybe they might be interested in following in your footsteps someday, and it could be very educational

Related Posts

Have you ever not eaten for a really long time but just can’t? I’m tired and hungry but there’s some sort of...wall. I can’t get myself to do it. Not anorexic, I’m chubby, but...anxiety.

I hate it when people try to bond with me over trauma when their trauma is that they fight a lot with their spouse or they didn’t get the promotion they wanted. How is that staring death in the face??

like

What if the network broke up the comercial breaks by mood - like all sad ad together and all funny together. Too much emotion rollercoaster

likesmartfunny

Hey all, do you guys have any recommendations for low carb/high protein Indian diets? I am a South Indian, never feel satiated if I don’t eat my rice. Also not a big fan of rotis. Please pour in what other foods/recipes/advice you have!

likefunny

Anyone has IBS here? Lately I have been having a lot of symptoms of IBS and even if I’m not fully constipated, I think I am to a certain extent. I had excruciating lower abdominal pain this afternoon and it was almost unbearable. Also, my period is approaching so I think my symptoms got worse. Anyone has any tips?

like

I get that money is tight. But if you deny all diagnostic tests, please don’t get mad at me when we can’t figure out what’s wrong. Those tests are there for a reason.

like

What do you do when your lifelong friends get married, have kids and disappear to the burbs or wherever and you’re single, lonely and gay?

like

How do you quiet your mind? I find my mind still races at night and I have trouble sleeping

like

I had a crush on a girl. It's been almost 2 years since I confessed my feelings to her and today she told me that she likes me too.
The only issue is she's a Muslim and I'm a Hindu. She believes we don't have a future and that's why she took a long time to confess. She is confused on what to do and even I am confused because things will actually be difficult for obvious reasons.
Please advice on what we should do now.
Should we part ways or should we fight for it?

like

can we change our team to different team in PwC. Company achi hai par kaam team mei bahut zada hectic hai yaar. health ki to lag gayi

like

Signed up for a personal trainer! 2x/week strength training with her... to begin with!

like

Continue to wear masks people!

likehelpful

Starting IVF in a month - any guidance in prep for it, things that may help increase success for egg retrieval or anything like that? I started taking supplements advised by my doctor, but curious to hear of anything else! Thank you SO much!

like

Any suggestions for healthy self help books? Or healthy eating or understand why we get cravings? Looking for self help books alone those lines to help get my eating right

like

Doctor just prescribed Wellbutrin to add onto my adderall. Has anyone tried this combo? What effect did adding Wellbutrin have on you?

like

7/27/22 check-in. Happy hump day! What’s your workout for today?

likeuplifting

Setting healthy boundaries with family is HARD. Specifically a family that suppresses emotions, gets defensive, won’t talk out conflict, tons of gaslighting.

It’s so hard to stay connected when I’m so misunderstood and disrespected constantly. It’s never huge, but a constant 3-4 out of 10 no matter the day. We never talk about anything.

I’m just so exhausted trying to make it work with them. I don’t have many friends (hey pandemic) and it’s so, so lonely.

like

San Quentin, our local prison, seeing cases spike like crazy

like

Experience/success/insights with an “endometrial scratch” before first FET?

like

For those of you who had miscarriages after IVF, was there an underlying cause? Did you do genetic testing of your embryos? Did you do frozen or fresh transfer? Are there any ways to minimise chances of miscarriage during ivf?

like

More Posts

I am considering paying for a coach of online service to aid in my interview prep for McKinsey. Specifically, I am looking at programs where I have access to others to practice with. Looking for opinions/thoughts/recommendations?

like

Hi everyone. Is it typical for the attorney to take credit for the work a paralegal does? An example: I gave some ideas about deposition questions and some observations I made (I was asked about giving suggestions) regarding a witness and the attorney mentioned that he’s the one that had these great questions/observations. Zero credit or thank you for the work I did.

like

Looking for folks who can refer for Energy and Utilities space for Consultant/Senior Analyst designation. For BCG, McK, Bain for India location. Any leads are appreciated

like

Can we all agree that gender reveal parties are an annoying thing to subject your friends to?

likefunny

My one and only

Post Photo
like

Does anyone want 2016 APICS CSCP exam materials? Totally free, asking for the shipping cost tho. They haven’t been used, someone gave me their version and I used those to study

like

Has anyone heard about hale global? It’s a VC/PE firm focusing on turnaround companies. Trying to find more info about this company and what type of deals they have done. But can’t seem to find many news. If anyone can share any insights about this company, that would be great. Thank you!

like

What is a % range bump you can see in comp as you progress from Associate to SA at an MM firm? How about within Associate years (A1 vs. A2)? Got an offer from a secondaries firm and curious to know what the jumps are.

like

How are the annual hikes in CBA , TIA ?

like

Barack is in the Waldorf Astoria!

like

Hi everyone , I’m trying to build an email template with cross objects. I know that doesn’t work but is there a work around?

like

What's the deal with everyone saying that Scott Meserowitz should be the next presidential candidate for the U.S. Socialist Party?

uplifting

Posting my question again:::
How Barclays India helped it's employees during COVID?? Did they fire anyone???

like

How much variable pay and bonus is given by barclays every year

like

New to casing and looking to case with people over the next few weeks. DM me if interested!

like

Resigned from TCS and LWD was a week ago. I received August's salary credited to my account. I cannot find the payslip in Alumni Portal.
Any idea when will I get August's payslip in Alumni Portal.?

like

Has anyone ever gone through the interview process at Citi for HR roles? I have a question

like

Hi Fishes,

Can anyone tell me how much a servicenow developer can get in Walmart Global Tech with 3yrs of experience when he is already holding an offer with 15LPA fixed.

I kind of think people should be asked to wait until after November 15 to share their promotion news until all the agency has been given their news. As a courtesy.

like

What happens if i didn't attend the 2nd day of the virtual onboarding session in infosys .

like

Additional Posts in Veterinary Medicine

There should be more exotic vetenarian locations than what is offered. I owned a pair of lovebirds and finding affordable petcare within proximity of our home was fairly difficult.

like

I get that money is tight. But if you deny all diagnostic tests, please don’t get mad at me when we can’t figure out what’s wrong. Those tests are there for a reason.

like

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

like

Favorite part of being a vet?

like

Veterinary tech here. I don't know many others who wouldn't complain about taking work home but honestly I feel like I would be willing to pay people to watch their puppies for the weekend, I love my job

like

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?

like

Hello everyone! So my dream job is to work at a veterinary office and I wasn’t able to go to college for it due to my financial issues and I still have that issue. I wanna get my foot in the door of any vet office I live in Maryland and I will start out as anything I just don’t know where to start. I have lots of experience with customer service and I love love love pets! I have Pets of my own and they are my world.

like

If you're being told "take your full lunch" (because by law you need to be given a certain amount of lunch depending on how many hours you work) but then you're told, if work's not done you need to stay until it is, and now people don't want to take their full lunches because it means they'll have to stay after work longer, is that coercion a violation of any federal labor laws?

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?

like

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

like

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

like

What are your recommendations for cloud-based veterinary practice management software?

like

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?

like

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

like

How do you remind yourself why you got into the field in the first place? Sometimes it feels like my passion for the job is long gone.

like

What is a good gift for a recent vet school grad?

like

I’ve been looking into continuing my education. I’m a certified veterinary assistant (worst mistake ever), and I’m thinking about starting my prevet courses, and becoming a CVT on the way so I have a guaranteed job. Anyone know if this is possible?

Question for my fellow veterinarians: do you wish you went into Human Medicine Instead and why not?

like

What kind of discounts does your clinic offer staff?

like

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 like to know how other colleagues would assess me to see if I can negotiate my pay or not.

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal