hi

I'm not a vet...yet? still deciding. (emotive, years of committee & how much you can handle..)

me: last fall, enrolled into veterarianary tech program, took some classes and sure could do homework with happiness...finally. (going school from six to eight years is not one of my or anybody's dream!) but the lucky in november, I was hired as a vet assistant/surgery prep at the same time I went to school and oh my gosh...very emotive. compared to classes, visual presentations, and friends, their experiences...etc.

I have no problem with needles, bloods, am more than glad to watch them, being cut up to help, fix the problem. not at all. but I still weep uncontrolablly everytime I had to go into the "quiet room" to take out the animals that were just euthanized or hold an animal for one other until they rest peacefully or some have died in my/our arms while 3 - 5 veterarians frantically saving their hearts. because I shedded my tears pretty often, I was being sent home by my boss's orders.. I know I don't have to do these painful tasks but when you're around, sometimes they would call for you and you couldn't say no...they needed you..very hard but always be strong.

even where I work, absolutely is a wonderful place, every of us are just like a one, big affectionate family! that would be the most thing you need for your career. like my very understandingable boss who never got frustrated sending me home at least two times a month. the only one thing I'm afraid is...I don't know how long would I handle this .. everytime an animal dies, takes a piece of my heart away..almost daily, really. there are so many in need of help than you think, seriously. (I couldn't believe when I see c-section animals (mostly dogs, cats and pigs) coming in twice a day for a week!)..

anyway, there of course are some good, fun, happy days, giving your loves in that inspire you, make you and your heart smile all day long..but the bad, sadden and sorrow parts sure does absord away your positive thoughts sometimes! very challenging but good to know that you did a right thing too!

hope this was personally enough and good luck on your decision