The TRUTH About Being A Vet Tech | Honest Vet Tech Talk
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2018
- Hiii friends! This is an honest vet tech talk video where I tell you the truth about being a vet tech. Whether you're thinking about becoming a vet tech yourself some day or are just curious about working in this field, just know that this video is NOT meant to discourage you! I made this video to talk about the reality of this job and to show you that it's not always easy and it's not always a fun time... BUT IT IS ALWAYS WORTH IT!! Helping to heal and save animals always makes it worth it, so keep that in mind and hang in there during those tough times!!
About my guinea pig: Fizz is a rescue guinea pig! He came to me out of a bad situation- I did not get him from a pet store or Craigslist. Yes I know his nails are a little long in this video, and I took him to work for a nail trim just a few days after lol. Also, I know his cage is small for his size. It's the one that he came in, and I'm working on getting a bigger/nicer setup for him! If you know of somewhere online where I can order a nice cage for him, please let me know! Because my local Petsmart's and Petco's haven't had anything good enough for him! Lol
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Hey guys, thanks so much for watching! If you’re here to voice your concerns about Fizz, I made a whole video talking about his new setup and my routine for caring for him. Here is the link, if you’d like to see the new and improved cage! ❤️
czcams.com/video/L_adTFt9--4/video.html
Julie Gomez in regards to being on your feet, besides compression socks, do you have a type or brand of shoe you recommend?
Julie Gomez umm how much do you get paid for vet tech
Just found this video. I am trying to be a vet tech myself! I have a passion for animals and trying to help them. I wanted to point out that in this video you didn’t once say that if someone couldn’t handle something (i.e. not liking blood or the clients etc) you responded with “it’s something you have to get over or learn to work through it” and never did you say “this job isn’t for you”, which I really appreciate. Because sometimes the idea of those things are off putting, but it doesn’t mean you’re not capable of doing the job, you just need to learn how to work through it. I really enjoyed this video and will look through your channel for more about vet tech because you’ve got a good, realistic attitude about it.
Thank you, Heather! I appreciate this so much!! 😭💕
how did you choose between vet and the vet tech
During my placement I had quite a few animals pass, either naturally or with veterinary assistance. One of my critical patients, whom I'd worked hard to keep alive for 2 days, had sadly passed overnight in the hospital. She had been HBC and had major internal injuries. We had her on fluids and even gave her a blood transfusion the first day she was presented. When she died, her backside was cacked in haemorrhagic faeces and I wanted to clean her up before her family came in to pick her up and take her home for burial. She was gone, but I just had to clean her. It was not only my job but it was my honour, I had bonded with her in such a short time and I felt I owed it to her to make her beautiful again for her family. I washed her body, I clipped her backend to remove the cacked fur and crusty bloody stool then washed her again. I even groomed and blow dried her and sprayed a nice aromatic coat spray on her before placing her on a nice blanket and table for her family to say goodbye. It didn't matter that it was messy and smelly. I love my job.
you are very kind, and in the right field, thanks.
Very kind of you. Im sure she appreciated you, and appreciated how you took care of her.
That was so sweet and caring of you :-)
❤️
🥺 wow that’s beautiful
Not going to lie, I love the guinea pig in the background. SO CUTE
I love your vids, I'm subscribed
OMG it's Brenda!!! Hi Brenda👋
I'd love to see a video talking about the schooling process and how that was for you!
Great video! Honest and not a turn off at all! Glad you didn’t sugarcoat things. Thank you for sharing 💜 and the cute guinea pig in the background is the best!!
I’m touring a vet tech school Friday and I’m super excited about it! This video and your part one is very helpful and encouraging ☺️
Thank you so much for being real about the job. I can't stand the sugarcoated explanations. Each job has its pros and cons, but so few people talk about what, well, sucks about them. Very greatly appreciated! The part about the blood is what I have questioned myself about, but you're right in saying your mind can switch into a different mode without you consciously being aware of it. Again, thanks!
Hi Julie! I’m in prehealth Sciences right now and considering vet tech next year! I stumbled upon your channel & I’m really enjoying your videos.
Thank you for your honesty about the job. I will look forward to all your videos!
A four year belated thank you for the transparency and honesty. I have an interview today for a veterinary eye specialist and truly appreciate your point of view about this field.
Thank you so much for this kind of video. I am working my way to become a vet tech, these kind of videos really help me to know a bit more about this career. Also i read through some comments and I was worried about being too old to become a vet tech (or start late) will effect getting a job, but I see many out there are way more older than me and they still work hard to try to get there. And that really encouraged me and made me feel a lot better. Thank you you and everyone❤️🙏
When Fizz started to popcorn my heart just melted, I love when they do that! Made me miss my Bella :( Great video by the way!
Thank you for the honesty, not everything in life can be candy-coated even if it may result in people being turned off by the reality of a job. This was helpful, and even if it did make people have second thoughts; that's not a bad thing, you saved them time and unnecessary student debt.
You’re really cool ! Thank you so much for making this video ! And for even keeping the negatives video really fun and positive toned.
I’m interested in going into the vet tech field and I’m glad to have watched this video. My main concern is death because I’m the type that would love to save them all but I know it’s not realistic. I’ll definitely try and shadow! That’s a great tip! ps. This video did no discourage me so you did good 👍🏻
Thank you for this quite informative video about your work. Kinda a tad dark but your revelations r consistent with those of others in the industry. More power n blessings!
Thanks for making this. I plan on being a vet tech and Ive been doing as much research as possible. You haven't turned me off of being a vet tech. The videos have made me even more sure of my choice.
Super glad I stumbled upon this video! I just enrolled into prima med for Vet Tech and im super excited but didn't really know what to expect entirely!
I really wish vet techs made more money....they should!!! I am going to school to become a vet tech & it's so hard!!! I'm autistic though, so I learn differently and at a different pace. Anyway, I LOVE animals and want to work in animal rescue. I know it will be a hard job, but I really want to help animals....if only the pay was better.....I feel like I will be stressed my whole life because of my job and the lack of income...but I just love animals.
I agree. I’ve been working for almost a year now and we’re everything in one. Anesthesiologist, dental hygienist, nurse, X-ray tech, mortician, pharmacists, and so much more. It’s a lot of knowledge and skill sets for one person. Human medicine has a different person for each job most times and they make a lot of monwy
You’re GLOWING 😍💫💫💫
Oh stop it, you 😅☺💕
Aww ur guinea pig is so adorable 😍😍. And thanks for making this video
I'm currently in vet tech school and I LOVE that you made this.
Im sooo so proud of you freaking Jules. ♡ Keep up the good work mijita. Love you so much little lady. ♡♡♡♡
I love you too Little Lady! Thank you for supporting my channel!! 😍💕❤
Thank you for uploading this video! You are so right, when you search for vet tech related content - what pops up is the good and never the true reality of the job! I'm starting school in July & this video really helped everything flow into reality of the job! BTW how cute is fizz!!!!! so fricken cute!
Yay, I'm glad I could help! And thank you!! Hahaha he's a sweet little bean! ☺💕
Thank you so much for making this video!! I came across your page because I'm currently in the process of applying to vet clinics/hospitals to become a vet tech and so I thought, maybe I should hear some stories or get some advice from people with first hand experience before getting hired. I saw almost all your vet tech related videos and they have been soooo helpful. And the cool part about it, we're both from El Paso, Tx so its awesome listening to someone from my hometown pursuing a career with animals.
I love working with animals and I understand that not all will like me but I just know what I’m there for. Everything that you said didn’t scared me and I feel that I’m ready but I know no one is never ready. Thank you for your advice! I don’t care if I get messy and I’ll try my best at work. The other thing that I’m not sure I’ll be fine in is the passing of the animals. And also the people haha but I just going to do my duty. Thank you!
You didn’t touch on the often toxic office environment. I feel like thats the most prominent problem within the field. Maybe youve had better experiences than I have, but in school, and at every clinic ive worked with, i constantly hear about other who experience (and experience for myself) the catty mean girl culture. The gossip the favoritism the degrading comments and cliques within clinics, it makes the job miserable....
I had my first placement day in a vet practice the other day and a dog sadly got put to sleep and I seen what happened after a dog has passed and what the people in the surgery have to go through, it was very eye opening!
It's definitely one of the bad things about this job, but you learn to deal with it! ☹
Love your video! I was in the vet industry for 10 years and I recently left it all together. I could not handle the stress from pet owners being verbally abusive and not being responsible for their animals (on top of no pay and no family life) Glad to see you are still passionate though! :)
This was really helpful. I’ve always really loved animals and I think I’d enjoy working with them. You’d think you could make really good money but I’ve always heard thats not the case but I’m not too worried about that I just want to enjoy the work and be happy with what I’m doing. I’ve been considering this route but not too sure yet.
Very honest of you, Julie. I'm currently studying veterinarian assistant myself (in Belgium),and i do realise very well the not so romantic sides of it. After all,animals can't talk,and there's many different species...
Wow now I’m like double thinking this 🤧 salary is def my highest concern .
This is very helpful thank you for being so honest.
Loved the video, I’m gonna be trying to become a vet assistant when I get out of high school and then after getting my associates at a 2 year community college program I’ll then be able to be a vet tech in the state of Texas and then the final goal is become a certified vet and then finally pass the state vet test and get my stethoscope and hopefully during all this I can find a job and get a lot of experience as a a vet assistant and vet tech. That way I’ll hopefully be able be able to get a higher paying job if im a certified vet tech instead of not being one. I’m sure that gets rly looked at and I’m sure that alone could have it to where your not starting off at minimum wage. But most importantly I need to have a decent bit of experience from what I keep hearing online and on CZcams from other vet techs and assistants like yourself who also say the best way to get started is by not looking for a job but by volunteering at a vet shelter, clinics or, hospitals, etc. So my plan is in the next few weeks and months I’m gonna be calling and going to these different animal/ vet places and volunteer to literally do anything and just talk to them the whole way through what I was thinking about my career plan in life and mabye even get sum advice from them too. First thing I need to focus is getting out of high school 😭, I do have bad grades but I think over the next 2 years I can get pack up to atleast 3.3 gpa before I graduate then hopefully I can get get that even higher at my 2 year program. And hopefully I’ll be able to find steady volunteer work while all of this is happening and apply for a job at sum of the places Im volunteering at and hopefully get a job that’s the career plan in my life. I wouldn’t mind your or any other vet techs/assistants what they think about the idea I would actually really appreciate it. I know this is long as hell but, I’ve just been rly lost and have no idea what smith do in my life these past 2 years of high school but I’m 17 now and I am finally taking some action in life and videos like these really do help people like me out who have known they have a passion in animals most of their but just don’t know how to go about or what to actually do, and I just wanted to let you know that🙏🙏. I’m not even sure anyone will read this but if you’ve gotten to here, how about you leave a reply in the comments about my or your ideas and experiences I should be expecting in the veterinarian technician/assistants world🙌🏼. Would love to hear what sum of you have to say.
Oh my gosh the guinea pig in the background is so ADORABLE!!!😂😍
Thank youuu! ☺
This video was supper helpful! Thank you!!
Loved this video . When I tell people I work at a vet hospital they think it’s all cuddles of puppy and kittens . Then suddenly they bring up euthanasia and how they could not possibly do that to a pet. I put a positive twist to it . When reasoned with MOST people get it. Again appreciate your time and effort in your videos thanks.
Thank you so much for this honest video about the realities of being a veterinary technician. This was excellent.
Thanks for sharing, just signed up for vet tech school yesterday....👍 Wish me luck
Thank you for your hard wor!!💗
thank you so much for your videos. i’m in my associate’s and i’ve kind of been trying to figure out what i want to do, & i actually am going to start volunteering at animal shelters and animal hospitals (if you have anymore tips it would be greatly appreciated) but i have been looking for vet tech programs and i really have my heart set on this. any more advice would be greatly appreciated stay blessed x!!
Awesome! You look beautiful btw! And those pets are the cutest!
It's excellent that you made this video. It's not all kittens and puppies! But you can love it
Hey!! I just recently subscribed to your channel.! Im really loving your content so far! Im a vet assistant at a vet clinic in town near me in NC, and im taking penn fosters vet tech program online to get licensed.!! Good luck to you on that journey btw! But i also have been thinking about starting a CZcams channel. Just not sure where to begin or how to even edit. Was wondering if you were okay with maybe sharing some tips??? Cant wait to see more videos on CZcams.
I'm enrolled in tech school now! I start July 11th and I'm so excited. Your guinea pig in the background is literally the cutest! I have one of my own 🙂
Thank you! He's the first guinea pig I've ever had and I love him so much! ❤ Will you be doing your tech classes online or in person?
congrats! are you going to Penn Foster online? I've heard lots of awesome things about that school
Paxtons Precious Cavaliers yes! That's exactly where
Julie Gomez my classes are gonna be through PennFoster online, there's four semesters and every two semesters I have to go on an externship 🙂
Good luck and I hope you enjoy it! 😊
Hi, I'm a newbie as vet tech in Indonesia. Thanks for sharing about this topic!! ❤️
I'm going in for a Vet Assistant job today to check out the field. This video was very truthful and I appreciate it.
thank you for your information. I will be returning to school to continue my studying as a vet tech.
you're an angel. i was thinking of applying for this but animals that you're treating passing away, i couldn't deal with it :( you guys should make tons of money, it's a crime that you're not
I absolutely love your videos 💜
can you do more vet tech videos?? i love these. i’m 13 and i want to be a vet tech when i’m older so could you do a video of the schooling process or something like that??
I'm 28 years old and I have alwaya wanted to get into the animal care field. I am deterred but my age and the thought of going back to school. You explained things very well and you were very honest and I appreciate that!! Cute guinea pig!
Tia I’m studying to become a vet tech/vet nurse and I can confidently say that it doesn’t matter where you come from or how old you are you can definitely become a vet nurse! I have people in my classes that are 40 years old and people that are 18! If you’re passionate about it, go for it!
@@bikinibottom7716 thank you so much for the encouragement! That makes me feel so much better :)
I got hired at an animal hospital as a Kennel Technician and eventually got promoted to Vet Tech without any formal schooling, just hands on training at the hospital. I am currently in school now to get my Veterinary Technicians License but just know that I went into it without any special degrees or anything. Also there are lots of online programs you can look into :)
Where can I find these online programs? :)
Sena Cedar Valley College online offers a good program! Penn Foster and Ashworth College also offer some programs as well! There’s a couple other options as well :-)
I love your guinea pig! I also have a couple. They are adorable.
I love your vids, Julie. I am only 12 years old, and I always watch your videos
When I have to restrain my dog or my cousin's I'm not scared of getting bit I'm scared of hurting them.
You help me so much thank u for making this video
I love that your dog(s) are ok with the guinea pig
Great video,awesome tips 👍👍. Ty!
Your dog in the back was like "why not showcase me mom"
I am working on my GED and want to be a vet tech really bad and thank you for the video
this is so pure
Ha, before the end of the video I was about to ask about the clients. Because I want to get into the animal care field, and I know about the gory stuff, blood, puke, poop, germs, etc. BUT the part I was mostly concerned about was the HUMANS that bring in the animals. Like when you mention the dog fights, I would find it hard to hold my tongue sometimes when it comes to that kind of scenario. Taking care of the bloodied up doggo, no problem. Tell me to not get angry at the a**hole that put the dogs through that torture, a little tough... But I appreciate what you and the rest of the vet staff do. Thanks for all your videos, very informative!
Thank you so much for this video, this was definitely really REALLY helpful for me ! Quick question tho, for rabies shot, is that part of the anual vaccines dogs should get?
Love your videos girl! As a fellow vet tech I second everything you’re saying! It’s actually funny, idk if you can relate but I cannot STAND human blood, injuries, etc but when it comes to animals, I can “flip that switch” as you were saying and I’m fine with it. I wish you luck in all your future endeavors!
YES OMG! I cannot deal with bodily fluids from humans lmao or human injuries either!! I'll take care of vomit and/or diarrhea from animals without hesitation, but humans?? Hopefully that changes when I have kids hahaha 😅 And thank you so much!! ☺❤
I often wish I wasn't so put off by human vomit, because human nurses have great salaries! haha We have cuter patients though! XD
@@cdr72916 lol
New subbie here. LOVE your videos. I just got hired on as a Vet Receptionist (after applying and getting rejected for 2 years!) My goal is to eventually work in the back and become a Vet Tech. :-)
I got really lucky in getting a vet tech job. I brought my cat in for a spay and there were some complications so I kept bringing her back. The doctor started talking to me personally asking what I want to eventually do and where I go to school. She said they were hiring if I wanted to apply. Mind you, I had never worked at a vet before so zero experience. Of course I took that opportunity. The clinic I worked at had some drama and the manager quit along with all the other techs. Well I had to take on most of the managers responsibilities for a good 5 months (we just hired a manager a month ago) and I am now the senior tech after being there ONE FULL YEAR on February 21st and after taking on so much responsibility and still not being certified I can comfortably say I make $13.25 after a year with no prior experience.
I love your videos and I am definitely considering starting my youtube channel to spread the word about what vet techs do. I even have my first video recorded...😂😂😂 I currently work as a vet assistant but I am a tech student.
Do it!! I was super nervous at first to start my channel, but I'm so glad I did! I love connecting with people on here that truly appreciate and understand what I'm talking about as far as vet tech life. We need more vet tech related content on CZcams! ❤
Julie Gomez
My first video is going up...I would love for you to see it let me know what you think?!!
czcams.com/video/YjVss4tysWU/video.html
I think I’m going to do it. I am a dog groomer and have been for a while now. It was my first dream to become a vet tech but I decided to become a dog groomer to get my foot in the door. But I think I’m ready and prepared. Thank you for this video!
Hey Julie, I am currently enrolled in a vet tech program right now. I am in my last 3 months which is just my internship and just started at a shelter near my house. Shelter medicine is definitely different than GP but I was really surprised how well they take care of these animals here and would mind getting hired here hopefully in the future. I first subscribed to you a few months ago I was to say, your video was recommended after watching Victoria's video. I love you both and I love watching your videos because it really helps me understand and relate to whats going on in this field. Thank you so much and I wish you all the luck for your future in this field!
You're too sweet, thank you so much!! ☺️ And yes, shelter medicine is so different than GP. Been thinking of doing a video about it actually 🤔
Julie Gomez yes please!! I love all your videos and keep doing what your doing. The information is so helpful and I’m definitely about to buy some compression socks here soon. ;)
Yesss girl, DO IT! I need to stock up on some more myself tbh 😅🤔
The Guinea pig in the background is so distracting. It's so cuuuuute and adorable ;) :D
Respect is a huge issue in the field. Because so many places don't have registered/licensed/credentialed technicians, they don't appreciate when they do have one. I once had an assistant ask me why I even went to school...yikes! We're so underpaid for the knowledge and skills and schooling we have. I can't wait for the day titles are nationally regulated and techs become RVNs and everyone else is an assistant! That'll be the day!
Thank U so much I'm doing my research I've always wanted to become a veterinarian but when i don't think I'll be able to work with the animal itself so I'm think about veterinary tech
I'm so late in seeing this video. Thanks for uploading this. I'm a RN but am trying to get my foot in the door to vet medicine, and I'm glad to get some insight and hoping to volunteer in a shelter.
Is there a reason you are deciding to go with Vet Medicine instead? Sorry just curious bc I’m in a similar situation. I’m leaning towards going to school for Veterinary Medicine. I feel like I would be much happier working with animals.
@@xamariextilbury I love helping those in need and honestly I feel more rewarded the timea I've volunteered at the shelter than I have being at the hospital. I know you don't get much recognition in vet care as well, but animals have a way of just....they just seem to be resilient. It's just something I've been wanting to pursue and continue to think and research on.
Have a idea for you for a video. Please talk about dog crates and what to do when your dog tears it up to get out and what to do if they EAT the plastic crate floor. My Pit Bull Lady XENA is currently pooping out parts of a crate floor(this is the SECOND TIME she's done this. And my Pit Bull Lady LILLY has broken teeth because she's pulling the wires so she can get out.
I have a learning disability called Dyslexia I’m kind of scared to go to college but I want to become a Vet tech or work around animals some other way I love your videos by the way!
I have dyslexia and ADD. Learning is extremely hard for me. Plus English is not my first language and I’m applying for a 4 year degree in college. I’m terrified but schools have help. They can have someone read for you in another room or other things like that. It’s also important to have a good support system at home and be very organized with your notes and such.
I already did a 3 year degree before this .. it’s tough but so worth it
You are so helpful! I just started volunteering at a vet because I want to be a vet tech and I literally went into it not knowing a thing. Could you maybe give tips on how you got over surgery? The first surgery I watched I ended up having to sit on the floor because I thought I was going to pass out. I didn't get grossed out I just got light headed.
Thank you, I'm glad I could help! And oh no!! I'm sorry that happened to you! I was very surprised that the same thing didn't happen to me when I started lol because I'm easily freaked out by that sort of thing, although now I realize I only freak out when it's human blood and guts 😂 I just think of how fascinating everything is to see during surgery!
Beth Christa with surgery make sure you eat first and drink water the morning you know you'll be in surgery or observing and don't feel bad. If you feel light headed or sick let the doctor know and sit down immediately. Don't walk to another area and although it looks funny, if you put your head between your knees, it'll help the blood flow so you won't be light headed anymore. Also don't look into the surgery lights 😂
Alyssa Montes thank you! I've gotten better. I watched a spaying recently and due to lack of help I had to hold the gas mask on the dog and I was completely fine. I will be eating every morning from now on!
@@_Hazel_0.0 try shadowing at low cost spay and neuter clinics. We have ones subsidized by local SPCA or APS groups, or older, established rescue orgs with brick and mortar adoption centers and clinics.
The mask on the dog for spaying is not the common method of anesthesia in vet med as there are safer, more effective means of anesthetizing, including injectable general anesthetic or inhalent anesthesia via endotracheal (breathing) tube.
At other clinics, you'll get a feel for good standards of patient care, both "routine wellness" and critical care techniques, knowledge, and skills compared to practice methods you wouldn't retain, utilize daily, and wouldn't choose to practice nursing or veterinary medicine that way.
Often, anxiety, tachycardia, and small space with 3+ bodies in the operating room/theatre us what induces dizziness or nausea. Breathing techniques and sitting on a stool away from the other bodies while observing can help you adjust, but continue learning and asking questions.
A video on how you go into vet school please 🙆🏼🙆🏼🙆🏼🙆🏼love your videos
tiffany salinas Vet school is much more complicated than Vet Tech school.
Vet Tech: At least for me there really nothing to getting into vet tech school. . the quickest way is to find a kind of trade school that is AVMA accredited(important!) for vet tech, this way you will get only classes on what you need to be a Vet tech. You'll be in and out within 2 years. high school diploma, Vet tech school, extern, license exam with passing score, career! Process may vary according to state.
Veterinarian: Find a college with the veterinarian program, get a bachelor degree in biology or a certain approved science, get into pre vet school, then vet school/extern, license exam with passing score, DEA license, career. Totaling of like 6-8 years times for all that. Now, vet school is hard as in competitiveness so you need like straight A's or very close so do good! Process may very according to state.
Preach!! I absolutely love my job but there are cons. I am a people person. I get along with people very good BUT some clients are insane. Have to bite your ttongue the point of bleeding. Lol gotta love those handful of clients who you rock paper scissors over. 😂 I think the worst part is the transition from doing a euthanasia to a new puppy visit. So hard to flip that switch
Hahaha, rock paper scissors over clients 😂 And maybe I'm just weird, but that transition isn't too hard for me now that I'm thinking of it. I think it's because I always try to look for the positive side of things no matter what, and puppies always brighten my day lol. But there are some euthanasias that sit harder with me than others, especially for patients that I've grown attached to 😔
Thank you for this video ❤ I have a question, I'm studying to be a vet tech now but I'm nervous. I have tons of animal care under my belt but i have yet to work at a hospital and such settings. Would you recommend being an assistant first or going for vet tech?
Can you go more in detail about the process of dealing with animals who passed away? Cremestions, burials, ect.
Wow this really helped! I really wanted to know what this job really was about I’m going to be a senior and I’m looking for career ideas and this sounded like something I wanted to do but by any chance could you tell me if you have to be good at math or use a lot of math in this job? I have never been good at math tbh that’s the only downfall:/
im in the military so im having to start my school online. is the schooling for it hard? im worried about that since i wont be in a physical classroom working
Im getting out of the military soon and im currently trying to figure out what my next career is going to be. Im definitely thinking vet tech though
Ur guinea pig made me consider getting one. 😍😊
i’m planning on changing my major to veterinary technology however my parents a REALLY annoyed with me and they’re even getting mad saying to think about salary and such however i’ve wanted to work with animals since i was little and i know i’d be wayyyy happier and i don’t care about money, anyone have help on dealing with non supportive parents.
hey! so i've convinced myself that i shouldn't become a vet tech because of the poor pay, so i took all my prerequisites for nursing school... but now that i'm ready to apply to nursing school, i'm stressing out because i really am not sure i'd be happy. i'm now looking into vet tech schools. still concerned about the salary, but the thought of nursing school has been stressing me out so bad. my dad has always told me to do what makes me happy, no matter what the pay is. there are ways to increase your pay as a vet tech by specializing and continuing your education. i'm sure my boyfriends family will be disappointed in my decision, but i'd be much happier working with animals. i'm sorry your parents aren't being supportive, and i know i didn't really answer your question, but i thought i'd remind you that it's important to do what will make you happy.
Alaina Atchison hey! i decided to change my major and i did so a few weeks ago and i’m still taking my prereqs but i feel more confident and comfortable with my decision, i read a lot about people who were interested in both nursing and veterinary work and a lot of people that leaned towards veterinary but chose nursing said they regretted it so that was my deciding factor, my parents will deal with it, it’s not their life anyway!! i feel if you’re still considering veterinary tech maybe you should go for it! take whatever remaining prerequisites for veterinary and apply to a veterinary program instead or maybe continue with nursing while volunteering and working with animals and then make the decision to go back to school for veterinary. i’m not exactly sure, definitely up to you and maybe not an easy decision but whatever will make you most happy in the end is the way to go. both jobs will be hard but both have their benefits. i hope to hear what you decide ❤️❤️
@@alainaatchison3523 same for me! I just quit my pre-requisite class before applying to the diagnostic medical sonography program because deep down I know I wouldn't be happy, I was going for the money. Now, I'm just wanting to do something i LOVE and I dont care how much I get paid I just want to be happy as well. I'm also doing my own business so I wouldn't just be living off a vet tech check. Good luck to you girl!
Good luck with that! It's good to see you're passionate
Explain in I statements why you want to be a vet tech. Letter, email, etc.. at the end ask for their support but explain that you are doing your choice.
Awww the guinea pig I get all distracted heheh
Thank you so much for the video, my dream is to become a vet tech for marine animals in flordia, but the huge thing is the pay, i wouldn’t hate having two jobs, i would just rather not. Any advice anyone can give?
Hi! I seen your dog in the background (tan one with floppy ears) and it looks A LOT like my own, do you mind telling me what breed it is? I have been wondering ever since I got my little girl if she was mixed with another breed.
i’m 14 and i’m planning on doing this❤️
Being a vet is adorable when u have the passion and live for animals
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Hi! Thank you for this video! I’m just curious if you think about becoming a veterinarian in future? What do you think about future opportunities?Could it be helpful to become a vet tech to be admitted to a vet school?
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Hi there julia, my dog was sedated by a vet tech to put him to sleep and after that i brought my dog to home and he collapsed and was unresponsive. I know it must be because he was overdosed but the vet here does not seem to agree with it and giving all kind of reasons. So I would like to know if you can tell me how much dosage is needed for a 110 pound dog or how much do you increase according to the weight of the dog so that i can get educated and prevent any accidents in the future. You can tell me the name of the anesthesia that you use and mine is Zoletil.
Great video!
I'm going to vet school after ii graduate (super soon) so I am doing a ton of research and going to the school soon. I'm sure I'll be able to handle the sight of things but I'm scared about learning things ;-; like what if I'm a slow learner ;-; I'm kinda worried haha
I had 39 this year and my country local polytechnic had part time diploma course in veterinary in clinical science and i just applied and hope i can get accepted. In my country, only recently we had related vet course. Last time we all have to study in australia for vet related course of study
I was a vet tech at a vca parts of it I loved part of it I just felt like in couldn’t get it is very physical taxing an I’m older but could do that part fine , I felt like I didn’t know enough and felt dumb I got bitten by a cat and had to go through protocol , and after that I felt like I wasn’t doing a good job, I totally understand all the catching things so yes I understood it
Good video. I've been a tech for 30 years. Your video was a little naive, but you have a great heart and a lot of enthusiasm.
Julie, can you tell me how long you went to college? Being a vet has been my goal for about 7 - 8 years now and I'm gonna be a Junior in high school after this summer passes by - I'm getting there.
I wanna know about the schooling you did to become a vet tech how many hours a day and how many days a week did you attend what did you learn? Was it hard, and Can you balance a job while training to be a vet tech? And how much did it cost you ?
Woman you are spit on! I worked for a vet as kennel attendant and at a shelter a a animal tech and I worked with the vet tech many times. It is the hardest job you will ever love. Long hours with both mental and physical drainage but it is worth it to see and help animals in need. Through the shelter I witnessed the cruel side that human do to animals and assisted on bringing them back from near death and into good loving homes. You have to be humble yet strong. Sadly the pay sucks but you do it for passion and kindness not fame nor fortune.
Spot on not spit on my bad
I'm not even sure anymore. The comments just made me scared 😔