[Dara311]

Hello,

I was a vet tech for a good 7 years...I started off working as a dog walker, then moving into the kennel part of the hospital, then moved over to bathing, then to groomers assistant, and then finally vet tech...I worked at 2 diffrent hospitals, and just learned from experience, never went to school for it, but coming in 2012, every tech will be required to take a test to become certified.....

I enjoyed working with the animals, but, I will tell you, I didnt always agree with the vets I worked for, and it was a very sad job, and VERY STRESSFUL! I don't do well with MEAN AGGRESSIVE Cats, so when I had to go in an exam room with one, I was very afraid, and UNEASY, and that was the issue to make me want out!

I loved dealing with all the new puppies and kittens, but when it came to putting them down, or things like that, it was sad......

I didn't make the best money, and hardly got raises.....I havent been working with animals for about 4 years now, and I have to say, it was a great thing to get away from, I know that sounds horrible, but dealing with your own animals is very diffrent than dealing with someone elses!


Good luck in what ever you choose to do!