Sorry I haven't updated for so long, I've been so busy lately not only with the work experience, but schoolwork for a very important exam I have coming up this Monday. I've had very little time for PT!

The experience was amazing beyond words, I've done so much and learnt far more than I thought I would. When I got back to school, I realised how lucky I was to be able to get involved in so much, a few people were on coffee-making and paper-shredding duties!

One of the really interesting things was going to watch cattle castration and dehorning, which is a mucky job and definitely NOT for the faint hearted. I had to wear overalls, which I at first thought would be unnecessary as I was merely a spectator, but by the end I my hands and arms were soaked in blood and the smell of the farm stayed with me all day. I also went to watch and assist in stitching up a horse.

I was lucky enough to be allowed to administer my own injections to a cat, which is something I will never forget! Also, I witnessed a post-mortem on a dog (again, very gory stuff) after it had to be PTS from suspected liver damage. I did witness a couple of euthanasias during my experience, and whilst it was a sad time, it really was the right thing to do considering the state of the animals. I was really, truly sorry to leave, but the people there were so kind and complementary, saying that I was the best work experience student they'd ever had and that I can go back anytime I like!

I have a couple more pics, but only of animals which I will send to the people who requested pics before, and of course, if you would like to see all the pics, with or without the op pics, then pm me.

All in all, I have not been put of becoming a vet one bit!