Interview at a Vet Clinic

[Miss Meow]

Best of luck for the interview Sounds like a fantastic job.

[neko1]

I've worked for a vet for over 2 years now and I love it!! You will learn a lot working behind the scenes. Hopefully you won't get stuck up in reception all day-that's the most boring part in my opinion. I love working in the pharmacy and helping out the doctor in the exam rooms. I also love assisting in surgery, doing x-rays, and taking care of the animals in the ward.
Unfortunately this field is a very low paying field to work in. It really amazes me how a cashier at home depot could make more than a vet tech who is saving animal's lives. But if you really love your job, it's so worth it, so good luck!!

[catchat]

congratulations! the very best of luck to you! keep us posted.

[AmberLee]

Ouch. That is a pretty big drop in hourly rate. Are the hours comparable? What about commute time? While you are interviewing scope out the non-financial factors like coworkers personalities, the 'feel' of the place...

Now I'm not sure if I'm as excited for you as I was... keep us posted, please.


Hmmm, is there any chance for overtime? Would you welcome it for the monitary help or would it be a pain for the scheduling it requires? Or a mix?

[turner]

The commute is more of a pain in the butt. Not sure if there is overtime and not sure what the hrs are yet! Those will be some of the questions I'm going to ask. I really want to take the job if its offered to me.......BUT the big problem is the drop in pay and I don't think they will come up any. I can always ask though.

I don't understand why its such a low paying field, when our vet bills are very expensive and we are saving lives (just like doctors do for humans)! But I guess if you want to get paid good you have to be THE VET. I have to figure it out by Wednesday, just in case they offer me the job. I don't really want to pass it up, but then again It may kill us money wise.

[jackiesdaisy1935]

How exciting, sometimes when you are doing what you love is more important than the money. It would seem to open the door to a new career for you and maybe as one said they may help you with your schooling. Good Luck to you, I know the animals will be the better for having you there.
Jackie

[Sudilar]

I agree with Jackie. Sometimes doing the job you love is better than the monetary benefits. Maybe in the future, there would be a raise?? Maybe, after you get your foot in the door and some schooling, you can go elsewhere that pays more?? Good luck to you.

[lovemymaltese]

Best of luck I hope that it all works out for you and your husband.

[lv4dogs]

The whole field is fairly low paying. Even the vets do not make a whole lot (especially compared to human dr's). And yes the reason I do it is because I LOVE the job, to me it is much better getting paid less & loving your job than working somewhere miserable and geting paid more! Also knowing that you are helping save lives and help w/ training & behavioral problems that helps the owner keep the animal Is the best feeling. Some things to consider like listed above is to find out what & how many hours & if overtime is available? Also if you have receptionist experience try to get a little more an hour. Also my vet covers most of the treatments & vaccines etc.. for my pets and the rescues I help, which saves me AT LEAST $4000.00 a year. Good luck no matter what your decision is!

[turner]

I had my interview today. I think it went very well. I would be doing more than I expected. I would help out at the front desk but also help with getting the surgery room ready, doing x-rays, helping with the blood work and the vaccines. Getting the prescriptions, cleaning the exam rooms and filing. So I would be right in there! It sounds very exciting. They will have an answer by monday and are calling the 4 people they want back for "a day working at the vet" to see if we like it and also if they like us. The commute isn't as far as I expected only took me 15min from my current work, so from home it would take about 20 to 25min. And I found out that after 3mths, you get a review and a raise if deserved of course.

I think I would enjoy it very much. I also got a tour when the interview was finished.

[AmberLee]

You sounds excited about the possibilities. I'll keep my fingers crossed (and Cassy and Livvy their paws) that you are one of the 4 called back. Good Luck!!!

[krazyaboutkatz]

This really sounds like a great opportunity. I sure hope that you're one of the four that get called back.

[lynnestankard]

Fingers crossed over here Turner - you sound so excited I DO hope you get this job. (Cats have got their paws crossed too!!)

Lynne

[neko1]

I think you will love it! I know I do! I can't imagine doing anything else!

[anna_66]

Sounds like you decided you'd take the job if offered, so GOOD LUCK!!!