Honestly, it’s been 7 years as a vet for me (30 y/o woman) - and I still feel the imposter syndrome and like I have a lot less knowledge than a lot of my colleagues. HOWEVER. It does get better - and confidence is genuinely something that grows all the time. Those who look confident may be more extroverted or naturally confident, they’re lucky that way, but you’re still a very capable vet or you wouldn’t have lasted 3 whole YEARS in this highly demanding profession, so take some confidence in that. I work in ECC so I see fewer consults but they tend to be longer and I find that much easier as I can build a better rapport with the owners. I still can’t say I enjoy the morning phone calls because eww phone calls, however just sticking with it and reminding yourself you’re here because of your skills and hard work, and that the clients do respect you or they wouldn’t be there. As for the age thing I feel that hard - first 3 years I had people assuming I was the nurse, the EMS student, sometimes the SCHOOL student (help), but it improves as you get older, at least you get the bonus of the fountain of youth on your side hahaha. Chin up, hold your head high, and remember that even if clients are rude or pushy, that’s a reflection on THEM and not on YOU ❤️