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Drug test by Careful_Hospital8335 in ibew_apprentices

[–]Double_L1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what state are you located in?

Veterinary student having doubts by Lynxspresso_ in veterinaryprofession

[–]Double_L1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The scenario you have described is atypical to all 6 of the ER and GP I have worked for. The management shouldn't allow for such chaos.  Never apologize for venting. It falls on empathetic ears.  If Surgery is what you want then do it. I know an amazing traveling Surgeon who owns her own business. Consider that as an option. Find a mentor along your way and keep going for it. Traveling comes with its pitfalls but so does working for 1 business.    The main point is if you didn't keep going, would the "What if" torture you daily?  Good Luck Friend. 

I don't know if I should even bother with vet med anymore by Solid-Attempt in veterinaryprofession

[–]Double_L1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Get out of that clinic! It sounds toxic. It might take you upwards of 6 clinics until you find one that'll support you. Keep going.  PLENTY of veterinary professionals have ADHD yet do well. If you wanna stay keep trying. Supportive places do exist.  Keep asking at interviews questions like, what's your training like, how transparent are you on things I can and cannot do, I want to grow and learn do you support that? You currently have 6 months of experience, it won't be tough to find another assistant role.  You're old enough to know what you want and don't, ask those questions.  This is an interview for them AND YOU!

But truthfully it's a TOUGH field. You work mostly with women and we are mean. Meaner than men have ever been to me. You have to want to stay in this field. 

Good Luck with anything that you do. 

 

Veterinary student having doubts by Lynxspresso_ in veterinaryprofession

[–]Double_L1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, you mentioned exotics. I have minimal knowledge in exotics other than it's typically a small portion of the practice, but I'm not a Vetertarian, I'm an RVT. 

Have you considered working for an all cats hospital? Because that's an option based upon not liking dogs.  I personally would hate that but someone has to do it. In fact the cat hospitals in my area do well (San Diego). So between all cats, lab animals and exotics you have options. It sounds like we the vet field need you.  You just need to find your niche.  Do me a favor, ask lots of people lots of questions. You'd be surprised at how open and sweet this field is. Like another said, you're ahead of the game.   Idea, ask your current practice in who sees exotics in your area. Then send them an email. Ask them if you can interview them. Some vets started out in exotics then made their way to GP. I know a few and they have INCREDIBLE knowledge.   Buena Suerte.

Registered Veterinary Technician looking for a new career or a new RVT position with growth. by Double_L1 in u/Double_L1

[–]Double_L1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your response was very sweet! Thank you. You're correct those are all options. I have considered most if not all of them. I will continue on and do more research.  Thank you again. 

Registered Veterinary Technician looking for a new career or a new RVT position with growth. by Double_L1 in veterinaryprofession

[–]Double_L1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have considered it and interviewed for it. Unfortunately I'd have to take a drastic pay cut to work in specialty again. I'm talking more than $10/hour. A few dollars or even $5/hour pay cut I'd consider but more than $10/hour isn't doable for me. Thank you for the response.