We have a physically, mentally, and emotionally draining career. We don't get to take a break when we go home. We are constantly thinking about our cases from work -- will that cat actually improve on that medication I prescribed, or should I have pushed for those further tests? We have friends and family asking us questions about their pets. People that you haven't heard from since high school randomly messaging you your thoughts about your pet. I have never randomly messaging my human doctor friends about my symptoms to get their thoughts, why are vets any different? I've never seen your pet, why do you think I will know that's going on with them?
However, we love our job, that's why we do it. We are blessed with having one of the rare careers that can truly agree to the quote "if you find a job you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Its incredibly rewarding to see a very sick dog get better with the treatment plan you came up with, educating new pet owners on how to best care for their new family member, and seeing healthy happy pets come in for their annual. Even though all the ups and downs, I wouldn't have it any other way, and I wouldn't have any other career.
Here's a little comic relief.....yet the type of interactions we deal with on a regular basis....and especially now during COVID-19 when owners are home and watching their pets a little too much....
