What do you love most about your veterinary job?
Check out the reasons your colleagues gave for why they love their careers in veterinary medicine.
>> “My favorite thing is seeing how clients appreciate what we do for their pets.”
>> “There's nothing better than seeing a puppy or kitten come in for the first time, then seeing them through the many years of their life. Finally, we're able to be there at that very last appointment when we have to say goodbye to our beloved four-legged friend.”
>> “I enjoy the ability to help animals that aren't able to help themselves and how grateful they can be. I also enjoy offering client education to help pet owners be better caregivers for our animals that depend on us.”
>> “Figuring out the puzzle that will result in a sick animal feeling better, recovering and returning to its family.”
>> “Helping pet owners understand their pets' behavior and how to work with their pets to make them easier to manage.”
>> “Giving comfort to animals that are sick, injured or stressed.”
Source: 2013 Firstline Veterinary Team Trends Study
Proposed midlevel role poses unacceptable risks
October 30th 2024Proposals that would create a new midlevel practitioner (MLP) role raise serious concerns about the future of quality care for veterinary patients. Sometimes referred to as a veterinary professional associate (VPA), their duties would overlap those of a veterinarian and veterinary technician.
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