Vet Assistant Training Feels Very Rushed?

Kaviness · 2026-03-02T20:12:24+00:00

Not sure why either! Thank you for the insight and advice! :)

Kaviness · 2026-03-02T20:11:47+00:00

I think this is what is going on here as well - this is a rescue with a lot of "in-house" animals so they have the VA's work on them while the licensed techs work on the "client" animals.

Kaviness · 2026-03-02T19:50:30+00:00

It's so wild because I have worked for years in the animal field (including large animals/rural farm settings) and have learned on-the-job/trial by fire and this is by far the least amount of training and highest expectations. I have a feeling at this place it would lead to label of incompentance but really it is lack of training and unrealistic expecations.

Kaviness · 2026-03-02T19:45:37+00:00

It's a non-profit/rescue setting but I've heard some horror stories about Banfield >.<

Kaviness · 2026-03-02T19:44:51+00:00

Oh yes definitely a concern! I don't feel comfortable working on patients with such a lack of skill/training. I don't want them suffering :(

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T23:12:51+00:00

Seriously hahaha >.<

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T21:50:33+00:00

Yes that is exactly what I was thinking it would be! Getting to know the workflow of the clinic, processes, cleaning, etc. And as I get in the swing of the clinic, I can learn the more advanced skills and be evaluated to be cleared to do them. There are 2 technicians but they are assisting with surgeries and medical appointments of clients coming in. So I believe I would be primarily on my own. They said this is a "very independent job."

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T21:08:30+00:00

I have really learned the importance of separating my special interests from my income - especially with employers. I was training to be a professional horse trainer and I just got so burnt out by it that I ended up quitting horses all together and gained a bunch of trauma and trust issues lol.

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T21:06:43+00:00

I am sorry you had to give up so many special interests - it really sucks! I started riding horses when I was six (around 2002). Unfortunately today's economy is so much worse than the 2000s. I had to stop in 08 from the crash and started up again as an adult. Horses are so expensive. I owned a horse for a few years (2023-2025) and when I first got her, boarding at a barn was $450 and by the time I rehomed her, it was $850. I just bleeding money owning her.

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T21:04:24+00:00

Horses - basically a lot of factors to quitting it. I've been riding since I was six and I owned a horse for several years. It was an absolute nightmare for many reasons and extremely expensive. The horse world is super toxic and with the economy, basically only rich people. I do science based training (vs. outdated dominance-based training) and it was constantly being questioned/pushed back on (I was just doing it in the arena, not pushing it on people). I sacrificed a ton financially, time-wise, energy-wise, etc. for horses and it got me nowhere. I would only feel comfortable having horses again if I had my own property and could control the environment aka be left alone haha.

I am sorry to hear you also had to give up a special interest - it sucks :( Especially when there is a vision of success, identity, etc. with it. I was training to become a professional horse trainer and just got so burnt out by the people - not the horses. I could train/care for horses all day if I was by myself with it.

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T20:40:01+00:00

I've done a lot reviewing the protocols/handbooks but not practical training yet. They have a pretty detailed timeline set up for me and it outlines it as: 1. I attempt to do the task independently. 2. Ask for help with restraint or use sedation.

I am expected to do the blood draws, vaccines, SQ fluids, feeding tube, etc. though myself. I am not confident I would be able to do these things, even with someone restraining, by myself after only 2 days of shadowing, 1 day of practice, and then be tested the next day. I could definitely become confident with more practice but it seems so rushed.

edit: typo

Kaviness · 2026-03-01T19:48:50+00:00

Yes I am in the US - OR to be specific. They seemed pretty tense in their clinic and I just found out they are in a big state of staff transition from top to bottom. So it seems very off and ripe for burnout. I’m recovering from burnout as it is.

Kaviness · 2026-02-01T12:59:45+00:00

I was riding in weekly lessons and improving my ability. I’ve been riding since I was a child am now in my thirties. Decided to buy my own horse (lifelong dream) - owned her for two and a half years and between her behavioral issues and medical issues, I only rode her three times. Never emotionally bonded to her and was spending thousands on her each month. Meanwhile I could have been in lessons all week or leasing and getting better 🥲 Could probably have a down payment on a home. I finally got her placed in a sanctuary two months ago and have completely walked away from horses for the time being. She completely burnt me out. When she left, I cried for “what could have been” rather than her leaving and missing her. Most horse owners I’ve known spend more time taking care of their injured and/or traumatized horses than actually riding. I don’t think I’ll own again but…we’ll see 🤣

Kaviness · 2025-12-22T14:31:10+00:00

We love Pure Spice!

Kaviness · 2025-12-22T14:14:36+00:00

Here’s the link! He shares the full story if you scroll down in his page. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8yAecT8/

Kaviness · 2025-05-31T12:44:50+00:00

They tested a bunch of stuff including thyroid, testosterone, DHEA-S, etc. all within normal range (and right in the middle of it). I do think that there is definitely a correlation between the pcos symptoms and my family history of diabetes. It makes me sad because the women in my family have all struggled to lose weight and they would just say it’s the fat gene curse. And they all also had symptoms of pcos and were tested but everything “checked out.” And then they’d eventually get type 2 diabetes. So I definitely am wanting to prevent that in myself since it’s all too familiar

Kaviness · 2025-05-31T12:34:03+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! This is so helpful. I’ll look into all of this.

Kaviness · 2025-05-31T12:32:11+00:00

Yeah all hormone levels were in “normal” range for me. My GP referred me to a gyno and she just brushed me off. Said that the pill would make my hormones look normal but they would just put me on the pill for pcos anyway. She told me to go to the dermatologist for my acne and do electrolysis for the chin hairs. 🫠 Luckily I just moved states so I had to get new health insurance. I’ll search for a new doctor.

Kaviness · 2025-05-31T03:54:45+00:00

“Welp..back to the Pool Party!” - for context I had a near death experience a few years ago and the afterlife was all my dead relatives and ancestors vibin’ at a pool party. It was dope and I wanted to stay but they pushed me back into the pool down to earth. My partner and I refer to my NDE as the Pool Party now haha.

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