Vet Tech Tips and Tricks | Julie Gomez
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Hi everyone! My name is Julie Gomez and in this video, I give you my best vet tech tips and tricks for the beginner vet tech. These tips will help you to be better prepared for every day on the job. Some of these things might sound like common sense to some of you, but these are all simple tips and tricks that I didn't know when I first started my career as a vet tech. I hope this video will help those of you that are in the same position that I was when I first started off- not knowing anything about being a vet tech!
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Loved watching this video! I am going to Vet Tech school in July and this was very helpful for me! Never thought of getting spandex, makes so much sense!! Lol!! You should totally make a vet tech series! There isnt much content related to vet tech and I think you would be great! :)
Rachael Gilson yay yay yay! I'm happy this helped you out! And yesss girl, get some spandex! I learned it the hard way! 😂 And I do plan on making more vet tech videos so keep an eye out for them! 😘
hey how’s it going with now being a vet tech??
Machine washable shoes 🙌 you never know when a dog is gonna pee on you, or worse!
I swear by them!
I’ve been a vet tech for almost 8 years. Just recently got out of emergency and went into shelter meds. Less money but my heart is in it💜 I work with over 400 cats! You inspire me to maybe start a CZcams channel myself
i cant math at all!! when im doing treatments i yell "whats 9x6?!" and wait for the doctor to answer me 💁🏻♀️😂
quinni raechel ponte sammmme 😂😂 or with convenia I ask what the dose is and the doc is literally like look on the bottle 😂
That was my fav times table in Primary 54!!
Anything times 9 is easy because you can use your fingers. Only goes up to 10 though lol
Definely get youself a pair of Bandage acissors, but get a crazy color or something unique so you always know they are yours. I also recommend looking to get Veterinay PDQ and a small notebook.
Samantha Palmer good idea! The coworker I mentioned that has her own bandage scissors has colored gauze wrapped around part of the handles so everyone knows they're hers! And I used to have a tiny notebook but it fell apart! 😭
Julie Gomez
That happened to many of my notebook as well. I found that a hard cover pocket sized works wonders.
Ross, DD’s discounts, and even a Salvation Army or thrift store can have great scrubs as well!!
Giiiiirrrrrllllllllllll!!!! I LOVED this video! You have the cutest personality! I’ll definitely be sending people to your channel! Keep up the good work!
Victoria Birch ahhhhh! Thank you so so much!! You have no idea how much that means to me!!! 😄❤️
I agree. She would make a great teacher..Energetic voice and personality..
Even though you say this stuff is just common sense and little things but its not its actually SUPER helpful! Thank you for this video for us beginners!
BreAnna Macias yay! Thank you for the feedback, and I'm happy to have helped!! 😄❤️
Compression socks are life! Before I started wearing them I couldn't walk after work.
This was soooo helpful! I actually start my first vet tech job on Monday, and after having done several hours on just the working interview, I was somewhat flustered with the amount of things I thought I was going to need! Now I know I can walk in on my first day and be mostly prepared and somewhat confident! Definitely subscribing!
I’m in my last semester of vet tech school and have had plenty of internships and these tips have saved me so much. These are a lot of things I never thought about but I really should have, thank you! I’ve binge watched like all of your videos I love your channel!
100% agree! I got a nurse pouch from amazon to store all my utensils and I feel naked without it now! I have it fully stocked with stitch cutters, bandage scissors, pens, highlighters, sharpies and my mini med book of dosages. Not a single day goes by that someone doesn’t borrow something 😂
Very good tips! I have plantar fasciitis in both feet. I found that I started swelling out of my sketchers even with gel insoles and compression socks. Nursemate shoes saved me and made it possible for me to be on my feet for twice as long and still in a lot less pain. Thank you so much for the info!
Thank you so much! Every tips is valuable! I started vet tech school this week and I’m so excited but I know there is so much to learn and remember. Things like this aren’t even in my train of thought so thank you so much!!!
So, I started vet school last August and most of the thing you said my professors would constantly told us about, but is good to see it again in ur video. I loved it, I did found some things I actually didn't know and because I'm starting practice this semester is going to be soooooo helpful!! So thank you for the video I LOVED IT!! 😂😀👌👍
I’m on year three of working at a vet clinic and just now found compression socks! They are so wonderful!! They really do make a difference!
I love the Grey's anatomy scrubs and the Dickies scrubs. They're flattering, comfortable and fit so well. They are spendy but I think they're worth it. And I so second the fine point sharpie. And get a lint roller.
I love this! Thank you very much! I am currently in school to become a Vet Tech and am just getting ready to start my hands on work! Very helpful!!
Just about to start a new job as a vet tech and while some of this is common sense, some of it never occurred to me - this was extremely helpful, thank you! 😄💕
I am going to school to be a vet tech this august, This video helped a lot. Thank you so much! You should make a vet tech series with helpful videos and days in your life, I would watch all of them lol! Girl maroon scrubs, is YOUR color
86lovepinkk86 Thank YOU so much!! Ah it feels great knowing that someone found this helpful because that was the whole point- to help people out! And I do plan on making more videos like this so be on the lookout!
And thaaaaanks, I love that color!! You're too sweet! 😄❤️
I can't wait! You can count on my views(:
Yes, me too. I am going to be a vet tech this August. this video is so helpful for us new ones.
So did you graduate as a vet tech now?
I'm in highschool and I am wanting to be a vet tech and this was very informational thank you so much 😊
I start my first day on Monday!! Definitely needed a video like this 🙌🏼🙌🏼💖
This helped so much! I work at a vet clinic in the summers and plan on going to get school to be an actually doc in the near future. Some of the tips I didn't know or care to think of, but now I know how to make my life a little easier!
I just found this video! I'll be starting my internship as a vet assistant this week! The tips helped with my nerves and stress! Thanks so much
Odd enough, I literally, today, decided that I didn't want to become a full time veterinarian and instead want to maintain my focus on my psych studies. I also decided I would attend a community college for a vet-tech program after my undergrad and just have those two separate careers. I had insane anxiety about all of this until I saw your video on recommended. My fed is always on the look out 🤘🏽thank you SO much for uploading these. Much love xx
Wow this exact scenario happened with me this week! I was definitely on the vet school route, but now I'm not so sure. However, idk if I plan on finishing undergrad or not before vet tech school.
I’m going to school for Veterinary Science and will be starting my job at an animal hospital. I want to be a Vet Tech and know it will be a tough but fun career. I never thought once about wearing spandex or compression socks! You’re very helpful and I enjoy your videos ♥️
Thanks for sharing! Great tips! I've been working as a Vet Tech for 3 years never thought about using compression socks. Will definitely be getting a pair. Also, as for saving on scrubs, when I first started my coworkers suggested Goodwill, you could find scrubs for $3-$4 a piece in really good condition!
I loved this video! I totally agree about the scrubs part, I went to uniform advantage and spent like $100+ on some cute scrubs but then my management decided no more fun scrubs :( I went to Walmart to get a new pair of bottoms for my uniform (the bottoms they gave me does not fit me well AT ALL) and I was surprised at the quality and price of their scrubs! Now I am buying all of my scrubs at Walmart! Also, for the shoes, I love the sketchers brand, I recently bough a pair that has no laces, has an exterior that is water resistant, and they are also slip resistant! Best purchase ever lol You got yourself a new sub today (me!)
I love this video!! Thank you for all the tips I'm going to get my vet tech degree and this helps me know what I need and gives me an idea of how the job is! :) I'm so excited!
Thank you so much! This helped a lot! I'm going to school to be a vet tech and a lot of your tips I didnt even think about. Im also really happy because my local vet just called me about my application so I hope i get the job and if I do ill be a little more prepared
These tips are great! I'm currently a high school senior who is about to start shadowing a local vet and i'll definitely keep some of these in mind (of course, most of these won't apply to me right away LOL)!
This is going to help me so much! I appreciate you making this video!
what a great video! I've been a tech assistant for 9 yrs now. started when I was 17, and I wish I knew half of this stuff. The great tip I got out of this were the compression socks!!! I have very flat feet and like you said were always on our feet. need to get me a pair STAT!! THANK YOU and keep up the great work!!
Omg this video helped me out so much! I am a vet assistant interested in becoming a vet technician and I took so much notes. Im a new subscriber!!! Thank you!!
I just found your channel and everything you're saying is on point! 💕
Stance socks are amazing and the intimates are comfortable!! Thank you for tips!
Love watching your videos they are so helpful . I’m studying to become a vet tech and hopefully when I’m ready I can find a great place to work at like you
You are awesome! I’m starting a new job at a vet clinic ( I’m a dog groomer and only have worked in corporate jobs ) and I will be learning the basics to be a Vet Assistant as well! I was going into it blind but now I feel a bit more prepared! Thank you so much !
I'm starting vet tech school next week and this is all super helpful to know in advance thanks!
Thank you thank you. I appreciate this so much!! I am not a vet tech yet, I’m going to school for it. This has done wonders to help me so much
Ahhh my head receptionist is also the mama bear of the clinic. Love that 💙
I’m studying to become a vet tech and I love videos like these! I can’t wait to start working with animals..it’s my dream job 💖 Super helpfull video xx
Jinny CanFly thank you, I'm glad it helped! This is such a fun career, and I've never regretted it! I hope you enjoy it for yourself just as much as I do! ❤️
Thank you for this video it did help me a lot and wrote down all your tips! I just got the job and I’m so nervous and exited!!
I loved this video so much! In the future I really want to be a veterinary technician and these will be great things to keep in mind!! I subscribed and you deserve so many more subscribers!! You have really good quality content! Can't wait for more!
That's so sweet! And thank you for subscribing!! I was really hoping to help people out with this video so I hope these tips do help you in your future career as a fellow vet tech!! ❤️❤️❤️
Even if I'm not in your profession, your clip was incredibly informative as to what part of your job entails and how you have to also take care of YOURSELF!! Kudos!
Thank you for this video! I’m so excited to go to school to become a vet tech! This helped a lot... you have no idea. I’m starting school this fall!
I'm a college freshman in the vet tech program at my college and I'm going to become a veterinarian! As soon as I seen this video I instantly subscribed!
Super helpful video! I just started as a kennel tech/vet assistant and I’m hoping to eventually learn how to be a tech so I can get some more experience before vet school!
Thank you for the tips & tricks. I'm just starting my journey & still in my 1st semester, but these are all things I can start collecting now. I know that there are some inexpensive stethoscopes out on the market, don't really feel like an expensive one is worth it. Thanks again
I'm happy you put in a mention about the spandex, since I'm the only male in the clinic I work at none of my female co workers do this and it makes me nervous as sometimes as I have divert my vision elsewhere and I don't ever want to be accused of something. So thank you for making this a point.
I’ve been bing watching your videos because i wanna become a vet tech and they have been very helpful
Thank you much. These are questions I was thinking about.
Wow you really helped me I wasn't aware .I'm starting my practicals very soon .
I can not tell you enough how much this has helped me in regards to knowing what to take to work when I do start at my local vet clinic. Thank you! ❤️
You're very welcome! I'm glad I could help! ☺
I’m actually studying vet tech this helped a lot thank you for the advice
Great tips! The spandex under the scrubs are definitely a life saver, also, I get mine that are knee length or so just because of chafing of the thighs. I mostly do emergency and the amount of walking combined with sweat will make you not want to move the next day, so highly recommend these. Love the tips for the sharpies, i usually grab one of the "will bite" stickers, everyone knows who it belongs to lol. You are definitely right though, these tips would have been awesome if someone would have offered these words of wisdom at the beginning of my career! Especially the spandex and yeah...NO ONE wants to see our cracks and some almost seem like they're proud of em! smdh lol
Compression socks are a must!! Hello from a U.K. vet nurse 🇬🇧 you have inspired me to make my own channel ❤
Very helpful! I'm getting ready to start school as a vet assistant!
This is soooooo helpful that you, I just started my training as a vet tech
Very helpful.. tip for thrift stores have scrubs and they are way cheaper then Walmart I go to goodwill and value village
Goodwill also have scrubs. This video has helped me thank you!
Great tips !!! I will definitely purchase compression socks . I am an ER vet tech and I am always on my feet
Current CSR soon to start a tech program and the number one thing I found with scrubs is that the Amazon GT Performance 4FLEX are the best I've ever owned. Light weight and breathable, jogger style(ma favorite since the cats like to try to hide in pant legs), drawstring waistband, 2 pocket top, 3 pocket pant, and super affordable. I paid $32 for a set, prime shipping and easy returns and loads of super cool colors. Totally worth it imo
A girl after my own heart- always mark your Sharpies! They are like gold at our clinic and mine will NOT be pocketed!
Great tips! Walmart scrubs is also where I started but they fade over time. I also recommend checking thrift shops because they are donated often. If you can afford new scrubs, I recommend scrubs with stretch and moisture wicking if possible because bodily fluids will be on you. As for what's in my pockets, I agree about labeling your pens with washi tape. I always have multiple pens, 2 Sharpies (I'm stealing your Ultra Fine idea,) a highlighter, my bandage scissors and chapstick.
Thank You so much for your tips and tricks found them all very helpful cheers.
thank you, it will help me when I will first start
It is my dream to go to Vet School! Thank you for your tips 😊
Loved your video! Helped me a lot
I’d love to see more veterinary nursing videos in the future!
Sherri Olive yay I'm glad it helped! 😄 and I have more on the way!! ❤️
I’m a vet student btw. But this was informative to me thank you so much dear
Very helpful, thanks girl!
I’m shopping for vet tech school and my school recommended the bare minimum-i had never been told I needed compression socks! Added to the list!
This was super informative! I've always wanted to be a vet, but I'm taking a little detour and going to Vet tech school in July. I have horribly flat feet and am in constant pain, so i might try some sketcher's (Nike has way too much arch) and definitely compression socks. Definitely subscribing!
I found most of this video pretty helpful other then the uniform bits, but that’s just because the vet surgery I’m going to be working at (I start Monday, yay!!) is a rural veterinary clinic in outback QLD Australia, where we don’t wear scrubs and joggers (sneakers) but we wear jeans, uniform shirts and riding boots. I do think keeping extra clothes handy would be super useful, especially during pregnancy testing of cattle seasons or bull semen testing seasons.
Love the mini calculator tip though, I’m using that one, thank you for your videos xx
Also, knee pads were a life saver for me. No more knee pain after a longer day holding dogs on the floor!
Love your insights! More power! : )
I love this video sooo much but I can’t stop looking at the doggo sleeping on the bed ☺️
Julie you are doing great. Hats off from a Vet Doc :)
Very true! The one about hair ties and keeping your hair out of your face is legit. I started having migraines from headbands and bobby pins I used at work (my hair was above shoulder length and wouldn't go into a ponytail well), so I just had it chopped into a longer pixie cut earlier this year. Have to tell you, it's the best decision I ever made. I wash it, brush it, and go to work. No products, no ties or bobby pins.
The only one where we might disagree is on scrubs. Walmart scrubs are good quality, but they definitely don't handle the abuse like some of my good ones. And the hair!! I buy ones that have 4-way stretch, which means the hair literally falls off. I have to wear black on certain days (we have a rotating color schedule 🙄), and I almost never have to use a lint roller, except maybe when we get a double coated dog in. They also tend to launder better and have a longer life than my Walmart ones did. I'm personally a Barco One girl, but anything with 4 way stretch will do. I have a pair that has been in use for 4 years and is still going strong.
Also for laundering scrubs to help them last longer: Lysol bleach alternative, instead of actual bleach. It still has a disinfectant quality, but without harsh chemicals. I also never put mine in the dryer. They go straight from the washer to hang on my drying rack. Scrub material is generally fast drying, so I finish up right before bed and they're always dry by morning.
Thanks for the video, looking into being a vet tech
Thanks for sharing your insights!
Yes! Wal mart and Roses sell scrubs. However, you can find some really high quality scrubs in awesome condition from thrift stores. I get compliments all the time for my unique (and formerly expensive) scrubs and always reply "Thanks! They were 3 bucks!" Meanwhile, my coworkers are spending 100-200 dollars on monogrammed scrubs and once they're stained, that's a bummer.
Compression socks/stockings are such a life saver to prevent varicose veins.
I love and appreciate you so much! Thank you mademoiselle
Been a vet tech for 4 years and just got my first pair of compression socks!! Best investment I have ever made!!
Helpful tips thank you!
Thank you so much this was very helpful for me.
Thank you julie. It's remarkable.
I go to school in November this video is very helpful!
Yay I'm glad! Thank you! 😊
I am going to school in the fall to be a vet assistant, I know it may not be the same as vet tech but I still enjoyed this video! :)
Goodwill has some scrubs. I'm a caregiver but going to vet school soon. So I'll be buying more there lol
Thanks for sharing
I learn from you
With the shoe part. Make sure they are machine washable because trust me, the stuff that gets on your shoes is amazing. It's also good the pocket because it stops you from having to throw them out
Scrubs are also sold at Savers and goodwill too!
This video is very helpful, thank you :)
I'm glad for this video. I've been accepted into the Veterinary Technologist program at TAMU-K and I'm looking for all the help I can get to aid me throughout.
Thank you for your video!
For scrubs, check your goodwill! I've bought plenty of form fitting Dickies brand scrubs for no more than 5 bucks!
Really enjoy your video..very informative..keep up the good work
I’ve been a vet tech for a while and have never heard of the compression socks or spanks tricks, may have to try them out.
Hey Julie, stumbled across your video. Great tips. Could use tips for dog moms. Wishing you much success. Lisa’s mom.
Thanks for thisss !!
thank you very much. Great tips.