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I'm a Vet Tech and I do not love animals

Anonymous in /c/confession

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I have an interview tomorrow for a job I really want in the veterinary field. I've been in this career for almost 5 years now, and I still get unreasonably nervous right before a new interview. I've been a veterinary technician for 5 years, I've worked in specialty, research, general practice and urgent care. I've seen a LOT in the amount of time I've been in the field.<br><br>I have a confession: I do not love animals. I do not own a pet. I don't want to own a pet. I don't even really like most animals. I'm in this field for two reasons. 1. I love the people I work with and I love my clients. 2. I'm really good at this job.<br><br>I love my clients because as a vet tech, I see people at their most vulnerable. They are upset because their babies are sick or hurt. A lot of the time I am able to help them by simply giving them information, listening to their concerns, and/ or giving them options. These interactions make a world of a difference in my day. I love my co-workers because we all get each other. We're all exhausted, overworked, underpaid, stressed, and understand that sometimes the only way to handle a terrible situation is with a good laugh. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have my co-workers.<br><br>I'm also really good at my job. I'm qualified to do basically anything. I'm extremely confident in my skills, and I get a lot of satisfaction out of making my doctors' lives easier. I'm happy doing my job, and the only time it's a burden is when I have to deal with difficult animals (I'm a big baby). But that's only a small part of the things I have to do every day.<br><br>In fact, if animals could just fuck right off most of the time, my job would be infinitely better. I do this job for the people.<br><br>&#x200B;

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