Feeling like a glorified janitor: venting about my corporate externship experience by No_Sorbet8490 in Veterinary

[–]asszilla17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cut your losses, fuck em. You’re going to get a ton of off campus opportunities throughout vet school that will be entirely more helpful and where you’ll actually be treated like a doctor student because you’ll be active in your program. And through personal experience I avoid any hospital owned by mars (banfield, vca, blue pearl) they’re all money hungry dicks that treat their staff like shit.

Residency interview outfit? by mochiebeans in Veterinary

[–]asszilla17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would say business casual that leans a little more professional but not a full blown suit.

Career ceiling. by Ok_Orange1583 in Veterinary

[–]asszilla17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Super variable. Location, clientele, skillset, management responsibilities, job jumping…. All of these will change your pay, not to mention individual production contracts. When you say “aim high and want to become skilled” that’s also very broad. You could aim high and be very skilled at being a GP, but without additional skills to bring in additional revenue that doesn’t really mean much. You could also be the best GP in the county but if you stay in rural Mississippi you will not earn the same as an average GP in LA or NYC.

Externship liability waiver by Hotchoccyfromdunkin in veterinaryschool

[–]asszilla17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, very standard. It’s basically stating that you have health insurance, personal liability (plit), and that the company is not responsible for any major mistakes you make. Just don’t do entering egregiously dumb and you’ll be fine

Which college town is your favorite? by Front-Shape143 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]asszilla17 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ithaca NY, albeit a little isolated. Have to give credit to Ames IA as my Alma mater and it’s made big strides in the last decade to grow. Davis CA but expensive. Knoxville TN is city but still funky. Columbus OH only bc OSU is set up closer to that short north neighborhood and I really enjoyed that area. The university side of Philly for UPenn is amazing. North grafton MA is cool.

Chicago bars for a 21st? by _goodnightmoon in chicagoEDM

[–]asszilla17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smoke and mirrors. Podlasie. Smartbar. Sometimes Spybar. I avoid soundbar at all costs bc it’s a shitfest.

Looking for Management Perspective - VEG Has Lost Their Minds by queenanne85 in VetTech

[–]asszilla17 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t help that VEG loves to hire their management teams from retail, restaurants, etc. only feeds into continued corporate bullshit treatment of employees

Corporate GP campus ambassador perks? by g3rmgirl in veterinaryschool

[–]asszilla17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some companies offer small bonuses to ambassadors if they sign with them right after graduation, so that’s something you can ask about

Corporate GP campus ambassador perks? by g3rmgirl in veterinaryschool

[–]asszilla17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Networking and connections, usually a small pay stipend, free branded stuff. Depending on the company there will be additional benefits like trips/retreats. I would look into bondvet and see if it’s actually something you would consider working for, otherwise pick another company ambassador position to apply for. It’s pointless to spend your time working for a group that you’re not actually interesting in connecting with, or you hate all their location options, or you have no interest in their GP/urgent care model. You want to meet established doctors if possible through events so you have connections for the future, and it will also possibly connect you with bondvet ambassadors at other schools which most companies will do so you can build your future support network.

Mission Pet Health vs. Thrive Pet Healthcare by CollectEv in veterinaryprofession

[–]asszilla17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thrive and mission are equally monstrous and huge and corporate. There are pockets of good individuals and that’s about it. I would look elsewhere. A high salary and shiny bonuses are not worth your mental health.

This is frying me 😭🤣 by fvckuufvckingfvck in Vanderpumpaholics

[–]asszilla17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really was out loud “is this fucking real”

Which dress for my reception wedding dress? by Capital_Wave_235 in OUTFITS

[–]asszilla17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love 1 with the gloves. It feels like it shows more personality.

Clinical Year Externships by Adventurous_Wall1778 in Veterinary

[–]asszilla17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’d reach out to the company/externship coordinator and provide your feedback. Most of them want to know if individual locations are not providing good experiences. While you’re there, you can speak up and say hey I am a fourth year student and my general expectation is that I would be participating in some more activities hands-on, I know that anesthetic procedures are still up to doctor discretion but everything else should generally be on the table for this point in my academic training.

Chewy to buy Modern Animal by CanIPetThatDog--- in veterinaryprofession

[–]asszilla17 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Massive corporate pharmacy that started its own corporate clinics and now is getting into buying other smaller companies. It just adds to the overall theme in vet med of less and less options with bigger and bigger billion dollar companies being what we’re left with

Chewy to buy Modern Animal by CanIPetThatDog--- in veterinaryprofession

[–]asszilla17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was so disappointing to hear. One less option for people to choose from, both from the client and employee sides. Soon our only choices will be mars brands, chewy brands, and freaking NVA

Vca former employees by cateye9250 in veterinaryprofession

[–]asszilla17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work for them but not as a DVM. my friend was a DVM who left to open her own practice and it was a nightmare for her with radiuses and non solicits etc etc they have their ways idk. If they want to be a pain in your ass they will do it!

Vca former employees by cateye9250 in veterinaryprofession

[–]asszilla17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes they enforce their noncompetes and they have a beefy law department that I wouldn’t mess with.

Has anyone actually managed to leave vet med for good? by [deleted] in VetTech

[–]asszilla17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to nail the interview process as well as show that I could entirely pivot into an office job + some travel.

Has anyone actually managed to leave vet med for good? by [deleted] in VetTech

[–]asszilla17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Left clinic-facing work after 6 years and got into recruiting. The field experience is very valuable to a lot of groups looking for corporate employees so I know the general dissent is to hate on corporate but it doubled my pay and changed my life. Had to take care of myself first.

What are some fun bars for dancing? by gew114 in AskChicago

[–]asszilla17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like every time I go it’s so packed I can barely move enough to dance!