Difficult Vet Tech Q&A
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- čas přidán 31. 08. 2018
- Hi y'all. As you can tell by the title, this is a difficult vet tech Q&A and it's titled so because this video was so much harder to make than I thought it was going to be.
As always, none of what I say in this video is meant to discourage anyone from becoming a vet tech. It's just meant to show you bits and pieces of what this job is really like behind all of the cute and cuddly critters we get to handle.
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My cat was very sick but I don’t want to go into detail because it’s so hard to talk about. It was going to cost me $3000 to help her. I remember so many people telling me not to spend money and go into debt on a cat that is dying. It was so heart breaking and I had no support from anyone. Having a pet to me is more than having an animal around that I feed. She is my best friend and I love her. I raised her from almost the time she was born. She is my family. And people don’t understand that. For example, Would you tell someone with cancer just to die and that they aren’t worth the debt? No. So I obviously had to take out care credit to pay. And I am in debt. And it sucks. But I could never live with myself knowing that there could’ve been a chance for my cat to live and continue to be happy. And THANKFULLY she lived. She got healthy again. I did everything I could. I prayed and cried all the time. And she’s currently running around my living room playing. And the vet techs like you, were the only support I had through this process. Yes the vet was there and was great. But it was the vet techs I saw everyday when I visited my cat at the hospital, it was the vet techs who called and texted me to update me, it was the vet techs who told me they sang to her and gave her lots of love. Thank you for what you do
So glad the cat is okay!
Aww. I’m so happy your cat is okay!
Im happy that can made it ;)
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Thank you so much for sharing your story, god bless you and your cat.❤️
The hardest part for me is when people don't want to be in the room with the pet is being euthanized it makes me so sad
People cope differently and I respect that, but it’s still so hard 😔
Consider this like an last option to end a suffering that has no treatment. Helped me
MVM silva helped me as well. My dog was suffering so much. I still miss her everyday and it’s been 3 years. Hardest part was I didn’t get a chance to say goodbye. My parents took her while I was at work. They knew how much I loved her and they didn’t want me to be there when it happened.
I had one owner who just didnt care at all that his cat was being put down. He was so quick to sign the paper and when the doctor asked if wanted to say any last words to her he just said no. I felt so bad for the cat I felt I had to mourn her for him
it's so sad. I had a couple bring in two cats (perfectly healthy) to be put down because they kept peeing outside of their litter box. I cried so hard. And no, they didn't stay for the procedure. I held those babies so tight.
I started to ugly cry when you mentioned pets not having their owners when being euthanized. I held my kitty Dax in my arms, (trying not to cry my eyes out) when he was euthanized (he was going through kidney failure and the vet said they couldn't save him). I felt like my heart was being ripped out because he had been my baby and best friend for 13 years. Now I have a new baby boy (Stinker) and if and when the time comes, I will hold him in my arms as well.
H Noel you have me ugly crying. I’m so sorry
Same here
My cat had to be euthanized...and. ..we...left cuz...they didn't even ask if we...wanted to be there...so ...I did not say anything cuz I thought maybe we weren't allowed. Next day...I cried...and this was when I was still in school. There were times when I went straight to my backyard to call him after school(it was a routine). Then as soon as I opened the back door ...I remembered oh yeah...we had to get him euthanized. So depressing. And he was a stray cat. I named him Coal. Sorry for long comment.
It’s hard to have a pet come back from kidney failure cause it’s what helps them filter out the bad things. It’s happened to a lot of older pets in our clinic. I’m so sorry you had to go through that with your cat. And I’m glad that you were able to spend 13 years with your cat 💗
@@ngoany9869 I know you're probably beating yourself up for not asking if you could stay there with him but if that Is what you're doing then Stop. Immediately. The staff should have been clear with what your wishes were before that moment even occurred and I'm truly sorry it didn't happen that way. I'm sure Coal knew you loved him. So sorry for your loss.
Whew this is my dream career and honestly this video made me cry.. especially the 2nd last question & answer .. I know you’re supposed to be professional at work but idk if id be able to fight the tears... phewwww this is a lot
I cry every now and then ESPECIALLY when the dogs look like my pups that have passed. We are human afterall we can break from time to time. But practicing how to cope is key. And sometimes just giving a hug to someone that needs it (very awkward for me) it makes you and them feel better. 😊
You cannot make yourself immune to the feeling of empathy bcuz the people there will sense that you seem cold. Everyone cries at one time doing these or another. It’s human nature. And if you’re an animals person then that’s double good. I would suggest you get the job part time before you go to school for it ( if you meant dream job as being a vet ). It’s a lot of work and mistakes you can make can cost lives and get you into trouble. I say that bcuz we have people we work with that don’t pay attention to what they are doing but everyone else is paying attention to them. When you’re surrounded by animals and animal lovers you will feel at home. If you start to endanger them or make foolish moves that could have serious repercussions. You get fired real quick. We had one a month ago and another one has made her last mistake this last week. She doesn’t care about what she is doing and it shows. We had a meeting about her. It’s always good people around you. But at the end of the day we are not doing this to get rich. We are doing it bcuz we live animals and when someone is spotted that has something going on and it’s interfering with that. Then they have to go. It’s not the job to allow drama in your life to mess up the welfare or wellbeing of someone else’s baby and reason to wake up in the morning. Don’t end up getting hit with the juice Dexter style in the basement. Lmao.
Same here me either 😞😞
They make no money though so not very ideal
I work with a hospice/holistic care for pets but usually you can base off the owners how big of a reaction you can have to the euth. Crying isn't frowned upon but just making sure you aren't showing more upset than the owners themselves because it's for them and their pet.
When in my last year of high school I swore off ever becoming a vet. The thought of putting down a pet makes my cry. I thought I was too emotional to be a vet. When a cat I took in from the streets had to be put down due to chronic kidney failure, the vet and the vet techs who had him on fluids prior to this were there. I noticed the doctor tearing up. When I asked her if it gets easier she just shook her head. My cat passed away purring. They had me leave out the back. When I turned around, I saw the doc carrying my cat in her arms and the vet techs at the end of the call crying.
I realized that day that I can be a vet. I will be a vet.
Me too. and I'm sorry for your loss
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Being a vet doesn’t mean you can’t feel or express your emotions, you just learn a more professional manner in which to handle them.
I’m very emotional too. It doesn’t get easier, but it helps more often then not. You’ve got this.
Humans will be humans after all. It’s human nature to cry in situations like that!
Yas! Preach sister. When owners don't stay for euthanasia, I usually end up crying because the whole time their pet is looking for them and wondering where they are. There's nothing I can do to console them and it breaks my heart.
I could never imagine leaving my baby girl alone in the room while she passed. I help her in my arms the whole time talking to her. Even afterwards it was extremely hard for me to leave her. I'm so glad she didn't feel alone
When my baby was euthanized my whole family came out of work and we all said out goodbyes. we made sure she knew we were here for her. I miss her so much 💖
I'm collecting different videos for my oldest daughter that discuss professions dealing with animals. I'll be adding this one to the list, i think it's good for kids that have a passion for working with animals to hear that those professions also has a hard/sad side. Thank you for being a classy lady and not cursing so I can use your video to further by daughter's dreams.
I appreciate this comment SO so much, you have no idea! I make it a point to keep my channel kid-friendly, specifically because I do hope that there are kids out there that are trying to learn more about this profession! Thank you for this, and I hope my videos help your daughter!! ❤❤❤
1. Please discuss responsible breeding more. It’s more than health tests genetic testing and contracts.
2. When someone does not want to stay sedate the animal first. This way they are there until the animal is asleep then euthanize after. It goes a lot smoother
3. I agree with the owner education factor.
Just thoughts from an internal medicine and emergency technician.
There were so many things in this video that needed to be said. Thank you for everything that you do ❤️
Love your perspective on these questions. Very true to the technologist field
Thank you, really. I feel the same way about the situations you talked about. I i am hopeful that there are other people out there that feel the same way and keep making this world a better place for animals. ❤️ Thank you
10000x yes on the euthanasia part. I will never forget when an owner dropped off their 16 year old dog to be euthanized. She was nervous the entire time looking for her owner and I held her as she passed. Breaks my heart every time.
I appreciate these vet tech information videos more than you’ll ever know 💓 super helpful!!!
I've known for years that I want to go into this field but I still can't wrap my head around the fact that it means assisting in euthanizing , AI procedures, declawing, debarking, and just all the wrong things UGH
You should research clinics where you want to work and ask them if they do all the procedures. Some clinics are against them. You don't have to work for a clinic that goes against your morals and values. My cousin worked several clinics before finding the one she's at now which, If I remember right, do not perform any of the procedures you listed.
Declawing and debarking should be illegal.
I didn’t even know debarking was a thing!!! I can’t believe that’s legal!
Debarking isn’t done in most clinics, it’s actually very difficult to find a clinic that does it
Euthanasia’s are very very sad but there’s something so special about being a technician and helping the owners through the pain while providing a safe and easy way to take away the fur baby’s pain. :(
I love your passion for animals and your job! I have worked in surgery for almost seven years now, but I’ve always wanted to work with animals. I’ve been on the fence about going back to school for vet nursing but you’re videos have been so helpful and knowledgeable and inspiring that it’s made my decision so much easier. Thank you!!
Considering going back to school to become a Vet Tech. Thank you so much for your channel and being so open about your experiences!
We need more people like you, you have a kind heart and I can tell you're very passionate about what you do. People like you who are in it for love not just money, need a raise.
Definitely a new subscriber, thank goodness CZcams recommended you to me, helping animals has always been a passion/dream of mine, once I started learning the hard truth of what happens / is possible when working in a Vet, I was then unsure of what I wanted to do but I still kept in mind that I know I want to work with animals. I’m taking you as a sign that I DO want to become a Vet Tech and hopefully a DVM if I have the strength. I know it will be tough but my heart desires to help animals in need, Thank you ❤️
You are so kind. We need more techs like you
Thanks, Julie, for posting this and sharing with us all. I hope this video will help teach people and realize that their actions do matter. I think a lot of times people don’t know better and just assume things. Hopefully through education people will become better pet owners.
Julie Gomez, I was 20 seconds into your video and I could feel the compassion and kindness in your heart. Thank you so much for sharing this video... I only would have liked to have found it sooner. I've been a tech for 10 years and relate to every single thing you said, and totally agree with how frustrating it can be to engage some owners in any type of educational 2min dialogue on ways to better care for their pets. At times its just... stupefying. We deal with so many different types of personalities, both 2 and 4 legged. It's a lot of juggling, but I wouldn't trade it for the world, and I imagine you feel the same way. Bless your heart and
thank you for your service, this definitely seems to be your calling... because You're an absolute Natural.
More videos please! 🐾💜
PS you had me bawling too.✨
I love your video. It prompted me to get into school for vet tech even more now. Thank you for uploading your stories/experiences.
I appreciate that your speaking honestly and from the heart about the field. It's so hard at times especially in the medical field since we truly care about the patients to deal with the continued stresses of the job particularly during the end of life processes. We do as a community need to come together to help support one another and be a driving force within our own communities. Having the drive to education others especially the public is always an ongoing process. But don't ever feel it is a waste. It is not trust me being in the field for sometime I have learned that eventually you may not get through to everyone but even if you get through to some that does make a difference and in time that multiples. I am truly grateful for what you do in your career and on this channel. Keep Up the Awesome Work!! I also want to thank you for your earlier tips on Spandex shorts, Great idea!!!
Your heart is beautiful. I teared up. I love animals so so much. I am really considering going back to school to be a vet tech. You and Victoria's videos have inspired me so much.
I just discovered your channel but just wanted to say your the best! Your very kind hearted ! I agreed with everything you said in this video
Whew messed me up with that euthanasia part. I feel you. I now work in a small practice that I love so much but those times are so hard and other times absolutely frustrating. Thank you for your hard work woman. Respect 💚
I live in El Paso too, I'm working on my Veterinarian Assistant program now and I can tell you that everything you've said in this video is so true. So so true. It makes me so upset to know about the back yard breeders here and I live in an apartment complex with people who just chain their dogs to the patio and leave it for hours every single day. I hope I can make a difference when I start working after my externship. Loved your video ❤️
Oh man, i so cried with you. I found your video because i absolutley want all the good and bads of taking care of animals and helping them and serving them. I absolutley love them and have many of my own. I honestly dont know how anybody could let thier animals leave this world without them by their sides. It breaks my heart too and if i could be there for them when their owners can't i would in a heartbeat, no matter how hard. Thank you for this video. I am finally ready to pursue a career and do the schooling necessary and your videos are very real and informational and only concreate my decision more and are helping me develop a direction/see where to start and how to get going. (And prepare mentally) Thank you.
AMEN...tell it like it is!! I agree with you sooo much !
This is sssooooo relatable!!! I’m a tech too and everything is spot on. Especially with the euthanasia and people leaving their animals!!! I think that’s the worst and I try and step in for those situations and be there for the animal.
I love your videos!!
You are amazing, you just gave me a little push to do the career I love after showing the worst which I believe is the worst too.
I’m in school right now to get my license to become a veterinarian technician and I’m nervous because I’m only in my second semester but extremely excited to begin the actual training! I appreciate your videos!! Thank you for making them and keeping people educated :)
Thank you so much for this! I start vet tech school next week and I am SOOO EXCITED 😍. I’m glad I watched this so I can attempt to prepare myself emotionally, although I know these things will get to me regardless🥺.
I hate it whenever people don't stay with their pets...... it can be so heart breaking...
I'm so glad you made this video!! I've been thinking... we should do some sort of collab video.. but I'm having a hard time thinking of something!!! Would you be open to this?? Any suggestions??
OMG yes I’d love to! I think that’d be so much fun!! I’ll start brainstorming!!! 😄💕💕
Would love to see this!!
Who are you to judge? Are you god? You’re a low life. You don’t know what someone is going through so keep your mouth shut and focus on your on life
Hello this video just showed up on my feed. Haha I was kind hesitant to watch, but when I heard you were from El Paso my eyes just lit up! I am too and I am in school right now about to start my senior year in a university vet tech program. I am so happy and excited to have found your channel, and maybe it will be a great guide i for my future career. To have someone that relate to what I am doing helps tremendously. Please continue making videos! Hopefully after I graduate and come back to EP I can meet you in person 💙
Hi Julie, I am currently deciding to go to the college for the Vet Technology program. And, now after watching this video, I am sure that this is what I want. I actually cried with you because I felt your emotions and I am going to do this to help animals. I loved you video. Thank you!
It’s insane how much veterinary cases/scenarios/needs/aid will vary throughout the country. I am a Veterinary Receptionist out in California (south bay area) and I can see and understand all of the difficult parts that you said about working in the Vet world. However, there are so many different things that came to mind while mentally answering your questions!!
Not gonna lie - I started to cry while watching this. Thank you for all you do!!!
I love it !!!!! I totally agree with you thank you for this video !!
I love your videos! You inspired me to post veterinary vlogs! 💕
I've been considering going back to school to be a vet tech and your videos have been awesome to watch, so I thank you for that. For some people the sad things you go over in this video might discourage them from wanting to pursue a veterinary career, but you've inspired me to pull the trigger and do it. Seeing your genuine love for the animals makes me want to be there for them as well and make their lives just a little better. I too have worked at a large, no-kill animal rescue and the breeding thing bothers me too. I guess all we can do is try to educate people and be there for the animals in need.
You hit the nail on the head with this.
Fellow vet tech here and you made me cry too!!! I feel ya hun on euthanasia issue.. ❤️❤️
i worked at a clinic for over two years and am now going to school to be a vet tech. it has been the hardest job i have ever done but it has been so worth it. euthanasia’s aren’t easy and it took time to get it into my head that it typically is for the better. thank you for all you do ❤️
I know this is an old video, but I'm a new Sub, and I'm so happy I found you! I'm currently enrolled in Penn Foster to be a Vet Tech. I also work at the boarding/day care side of a hospital, and I also volunteer at a sanctuary for exotics (tigers, lions, etc) You are spot on with everything you said!!!
I have only just come across you and I LOVE you so much, I work in animal rescue and agree with everything you say. Love 💯 %
I love your answers ! 💕
So glad you shared this 💜 Completely agree about not everyone being suited to be a pet owner.
Thank you for this video I agree with everything you say. ❤
God bless you! You speak truth.
Hey this video is awesome even with your tears your info is amazing and I’m learning a lot from you thank you :)
💜💜 Love you. Thank you for making this video, even though it was obviously hard for you 💚
Thank you so much! And yes, it was harder than I thought it would be! 😕
I'm a senior in highschool and I have loved animals my whole life, I rescue reptiles I feel like they are some of the most neglected creatures. I am going to college next fall to be a Veterinary technician and I'm so excited.
I connected to this video so much, being a vet tech is so difficult yet so amazing. I love being a vet tech, i need to start vlogging lol
I’m late, but I’ve been thinking a LOT about going into the animal industry. I found your channel a few weeks ago, maybe a month, and I’ve been doing a lot of research in that time. I already deal with depression, I don’t think that’s something that will ever go away, but I know I want to help people and I do love animals. I’m not sure if being a vet / going into the veterinarian industry is smart for me, but we’ll see. Thank you for your video.
I just recently decided to pursue a career in veterinary technology and I am so glad to see people like you exist in this world. One of the main reasons I want to become a vet tech is because people are so poorly educated on animals and don't understand that they aren't something you can just give up because you're bored or become an inconvenience. Animals are a lifetime commitment and I wish more people understood that. Thank you for your effort to help educate people. ♡♡ People like you restore my hope for the world ♡♡
Oh my Gosh, I didn't think I was going to cry...
Great video !❤️
I used to live in Las Cruces! I always was in El Paso! Its so crazy you are located there. I am in college for VMT. But am sadly a dog groomer in the mean time. I love your videos
Yeah Sister. I'm vet tech too and I agree with you 100%. Sry for my English but I'm from Poland. Thank you for This video. I think about created some videos about This topics. 👍🏻🖐🏻
Julie I love you for creating this video(Vet tech for 21 years here) I can honestly say the biggest reason for a lot of really bad animal cases but not all are the clients not wanting or being able to go the financial distance with their pets. Sadly it’s the truth and then some clients have no problem going online and just brutally taking the loss of their pets out on the practice. AI is a very specialized skill and I think should only be performed at a veterinary school. I have worked in emergency rooms, specialists and at a general practice. This is not an easy career so please think about going into this industry understanding that it is completely exhausting and very emotionally taxing. The routine surgeries I absolutely hate the most are declaws and ear cropping. I will not even work at a place that crops ears. For those of you that declaw your cats chew on this! Sofas go out of style toes don’t!! And it can very well change your sweet cat into a defensive cat for the rest of its life.
Woooo the tears girl. I can’t. Anyways. Julie get back to me.
It’s definitely a hard job. I’m just starting out on this journey at an amazing clinic in El Paso and it’s sooo hard but I wouldn’t change my love for the job
I was crying with you Julie .. one time I had a Newfoundland (he was a big boy named Walter about 170) and was diagnosed with bone cancer .. Walter was deteriorating quickly and the owners had a put them down it was sad because the Day of the euthanasia the owners cannot be present and left him while we were drawing up drugs. The poor dog was going crazy and looking out the window to see where his owners were. I never cried so much at my hospital before it broke my heart into pieces.
I live in Albuquerque so very close to you . It’s nice to know others in the field I’m pursuing
I agree so much with everything you said
Procedures that bother me the most are unnecessary/cosmetic surgeries: AI, ear trims, tail crops, debarking, declaws. Thankfully, we dont do debarking and have stopped doing AI. When I move soon, I am hoping to find a clinic that also doesnt do the ears, claws, or tails either.
All of those procedures bother me as well! I’m planning on making a video about this with one of my coworkers!
Debarking?
@@eledabi4061 It is a surgery in which the dog's vocal chords are severed, leaving them unable to bark. :(
Christa Robbins ok I'm happy is not legal here. Never heard of such bullshit in my whole life
What is AI
Thank you Julie for this video!
I worked front desk at the vet for two years and I was tearing up too when you were talking about euthanasia. It definitely the toughest part of the job. Its been a year since I've worked at the vet, and let me tell you, the world inside vet vs outside the vet are totally different. People do not know how to take care of their pets. The education of pet care is lacking outside of the vet. I learned so much working at the vet.
Overall, I loved the job. It's always a wild day working at the vet. But yes for me personally, because the money stability isn't there, with the glass ceiling being about $45k for a tech.. I just couldn't stay. Like you said, unfortunately techs are severely underpaid its crazy. You do so much work! And you protect the doctor by taking the bites lol Again it wasn't a long term career choice for ME. I feel the money isn't worth the risk of potential zoonotic diseases, radiation, and bites. That being said, I would totally work at an animal hospital again, but I would consider a job in veterinary practice management instead.
I am a vet tech from Japan. Glad to have found your channel that is amazing!! I know your busy but would app reciate if you share your way of holding animals and stories of that. Nice to meet you, Julie(^^)
Nice to meet you, too! It's so cool hearing from someone all the way in Japan! 😄
As a fellow vet I really appreciate you telling it how it is. I agree with you on owners not being present when their pet is passing. It's very hard and it never gets easier. Also yes some people should not have pets. I work in a shitty area and it shows at time. Backyard breeders and just pets who aren't well cared for. It's not an easy job and it takes a special type of person to do it.
Fellow vet tech here! I'm so glad you talked about pet parents not being in the room with their pets during a euth. I used to work at a shelter where people would be able to just drop off their pets to be euthed (has to have medical reasons, ect) but they'd just drop their pets off and leave us to do the rest and it was always so horrible to have them worry about where their owners were and not knowing that they'll never be able to see them again. Every animal that has ever been euthed has always known love in their final moments whether it's myself holding them, pets, kisses, ect I will not allow them especially stays to never know love and kindness!
As soon as you said "what procedure bothers you the most" I thought to myself AI (I'm a vet nurse in Australia) and was just like :O when you said AI! I also work at an animal rescue center so...yeah...high five for that. I feel the same about how people should need to take a test to own a pet. I would have to take in far fewer animals at the shelter if that was the case, let alone cases avoided in the clinic. Really good video
Aww made me tear up when u spoke about euthanasia. And yes you're right people deal differently, etc. I am w u on that at least saying goodbye and being there. And teens maybe they just werent close to that pet idk why they would do that :/
I wish I was able to save my baby but I didn't have the money. And as she was aggressive the vet had said even if hospitalized it would be difficult to cure her from terminal illness. It was the hardest thing to be there holding her and knowing it was the last day I'd see her, touch her, be with her. I still feel as tho I failed her. The vet cried a bit too when it was over, said he put down his cat look like mine. If I could go back I would of tried to give her a chance. I was just in a bad position :( mentally, emotionally, financially, etc. I am very thankful for every moment I got to spend with her. Every time I came from work and was greeted by her. All the talks. All the love. All the lessons. Cute thing when i cried she would come over and rub herself on me :) I will always love her.
You should mention pet insurance. I bought it for my 2 new babies and I feel better knowing that I will get help if they get injured or sick. There are deductibles but u can choose how much and also what coverage limit.
I am sooo soo so thankful for the true caring people in your field. Thank you for all you do for all animals 💜
I was in a similar situation when my baby boy had to be put down. I hear you on the feeling like you failed them part.. :( it’s good to know I’m not alone
Love your videos!!!
Thank you!! ☺️
I don’t know why this was in my recommended but I’m glad I saw you! I’m from El Paso too! That’s rare lol I’ve never heard of many people that are from El Paso specially since my husband is in military and we move a lot! Subscribed!
I’m a vet tech in NY and I’m with this girl 100%. This job is one of the hardest, most emotional, draining thing I’ve ever done. Especially euthanizing a pet, which breaks my heart every time and YES EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION. Most of the time it’s not the doctor, but the tech that makes the difference in educating the clients, who relate more to tech than the doctors in most cases. Keep doing what ur doing girl, we have the hardest, but the MOST rewarding job out there.
The euthanasia question really got to me, my grandma’s dog got sick 2/3 years ago. It was finally decided that it was his time to go so he didn’t have to suffer anymore. I didn’t see him often but he was still a huge part of my life. RIP Coco, I love you.
Julie Gomez I love your videos!!! Its so sad how some kids cant get of the phone when the their pet about to pass away.In the veterinary where i took my cat doesnt allow phones inside the consultation room . I hope all veterinarians implement that rule.
I'm starting school on the 3rd of September to be a vet tech, I'm excited but I know there will be hard moments
You should make a series about beginners education in certain pets “ Hamster Ownership 101,” “ parakeet ownership 101” etc. I agree with everything you said in your video completely and I relate so much to your frustration. I feel like especially with the more popular (and cheaper) pets like small rodents and budgies are misconceived to be interpreted as ‘decoration pets’ that don’t need much care or attention even though you can’t be farther from the truth. The vet bills and food and care I need to pay for just my Netherland Dwarf rabbit alone is more than all of my other animals combined. I think a lot of people don’t take their animals for annual checkups because they think it’s optional when it really isn’t.
Great video Thank you.
Thank YOU! ❤️
Thanks for this video as I’m planning on going into the vet tech career
Ugh the euthanasia part has me bawling I was not ready for that
So I was searching through CZcams trying to find a good Vet just to watch to learn from and let me just say I absolutely LOVE your videos! I just have a question cause I’m young still but is there any source that’s available to me to start learning medicines and procedures and the names of everything?
It's really refreshing to find another tech/nurse who feels the same way about owners and their lack of education, their lack of insight into what they're putting their pets through and of course what it's like to be the only calming voice and loving hand for an animal that is being put to sleep. We have a client who the majority of us actually believe is making her dog sick just so she can come into our clinic and get attention, for herself. It's as if she wants us all to dote on her and tell her what a loving, caring dog mum she is because she's doing so much to make sure her dog is okay. The problem is, when her dog is hospitalised with us for a time, she seems to get so much better, rapidly. Not just because we know what we're doing and we're providing her with the care and support she needs, but it's as if just being away from her human makes her better. Then, days later, she'll be back and we all wonder, what on earth are you doing at home to this poor dog, she should NOT be so sick. Then, of course, there was a girl who had a dog that took her attention away from another dog in the home who ended up getting injured. In front of everyone, she yelled at the dog "this is all your fault, if you hadn't gotten in the way, this wouldn't have happened" Then, as the dog tried to get closer to her, she yelled "No, get away from me"...anyway, the list goes on. Thank you for sharing. Sorry, it's taken me so long to find you. x
12:34 Agreed! We should offer education and exams BEFORE anyone has a CHILD or a PET. 🙌 PREACH. 💕
If it helps, people that have come back from the brink of death or come out of comas have said that all they felt near the end was an indescribable feeling of peace. There was no pain, no fear, and no sadness. They just felt happy and accepting of death. I’d like to imagine it’s the same with animals and therefore the last feeling they have would not be fear, but peace.
I would hope so!
That is natural death, the body loses senses one by one. They stop wanting to eat/drink, then smell and vision and touch. It happens to the old and terminal. When you take action to cause death there is no natural progression, just breathing/organ failure etc
I work at a shelter and I saw lot of people get any animal because cool or because there friends or family have one it part of your family I do agree with you on people need to get educated
You had me crying at the euthanasia part. That always kills me the fear and confusion that you can see in the animal and they're searching for their owners it completely breaks my heart
Thank you for making this video. As someone who is looking into becoming a vet tech its important to have people like you giving us the ugly but very honest truth. Also, could you make a video all about your guinea pig and caring for a guinea pig? thank you for your time :)
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! 💕
As an advice from a vet that feeld very related to your feelings, we need to cure ourselves first, protect your heart because sadly we cannot change everybody. Think in the goods and try to forget the bads
Omg I'm breaking down as she talks about euthanasia 😢😢😢
This is LITERALLY all of my thoughts on vet tech-ing. Like she said, it's not sunshine and rainbows. it's hard
I just found your video, I love how you say "yall", I also say that. Must be a Texas thing =) Do you have any tips on placing an ET tube in a cat? There doesn't seem to be any good videos =/
I agree 100% with everything you said. I'm going through the Vet tech program now and understand about the whole loving your job bit. When I was on externship for VA, I assisted with euthanasias. I cried every time, especially when it was a much older couple and the man broke down. And yes, people need to take responsibility when owning a pet. A pet is like a kid; they get into things, get sick, have medical bills...etc. My husband and I have 5 dogs, all rescues. One had to have a lens put on her eye due to a corneal ulcer and another has to have eye drops for the rest of her life because her third eye lid had to be removed (both eyes). That stuff adds up....so animals are definitely a responsibility.
I am planning to become a vet tech and am enrolling into technical college straight out of highschool. I own several animals of my own, and have lost many many more, three to euthanasia and two guinea pigs to natural death, aswell as having to adopt out my other guineas when i moved (9 pets in total). But while they were alive and with me, I spoiled the hell out of my animals and loved them to peices. I still do that for the ones that are with me now. Shes very right in that not every should have a pet or should have one at the time they want to get one at the very least. These questions are very near and dear to me and im glad somebody is vlogging about it. Vets and vet techs see the best and worst of what pets and owners have to offer. And they dont do it for money by any means.
Guysss, I am crying before the video even started lol
I'm partial to shelter animals over breeders too.
My cat was slowly starting to pass away (wasn't eating), had blood in their bowels, etc.) My mom had to work the day we decided to put my cat down so I had to go. It WAS SO HARD. Maybe it was the fact that I knew he was going to pass away before my mom, but walking into that room sucked. I stayed in the room during it and was in there for around thirty minutes after because I couldn't stop crying. I can get not wanting to see it, but I'm glad that I was there for him, because he wasn't scared like you talked about.
@ 13:08 damn that hit hard. My landlord (I live in a triple decker type home) has two big dogs (pit bull and a lab mix) in that tiny backyard all day everyday. Only time they’re inside is to eat. Everyday I look out my window and feel so bad for those dogs and wanna show them love and check them for anything (I’m a vet tech student).