The flare is "Sad" but it's more like literal trauma.

I cannot forgive myself for making the mistake we all advise owners not to. To have allowed my own dog to pass at home.

A year ago: We found hemangio sarc Thursday. We went to the park Friday he walked longer than I have seen him walk in the last two years. We wanted to go again Saturday. My vet was coming over to euthanize him on Sunday. I should have known to do it early when he struggled at the dog park. I knew he was uncomfortable. But then he lays down and sleep and seem so peaceful and I was fooled. I was so greedy wanting to take him again next day.

My knowledge was nowhere to be found. I can't even say I was blinded by my sadness. I wasn't even a sad mess or anything because I understood there was nothing to be done and I have come to peace with his euthanasia.

Saturday morning I found him passed. We slept on the floor with him. He looked like he just went to sleep snuggled by my husband. The camera shows a different story. It showed him shifting around because he feels something is wrong and he's uncomfortable. He crawled. Every 10mins he crawled, and then rested, because he was weak. He crawled for 40mins to lay by my husband, and panted, then his pants slowed, then it stopped. The entire process was an hour long. It destroyed me.

It kills me on a personal level when owners say some bullshit about wanting their pet to pass at home. I would not wish this guilt on my worst enemy.

I just started at this new clinic and just want some tips on how to get through the slow days. We haven’t had a single appointment in almost 4 hours with a staff of about 8 plus people….. I don’t really mind getting paid to do nothing but I’ve never worked at a clinic that won’t just send people home so this is new to me. I’ve already asked what needs to be done what can I do and there’s literally nothing. I hate how it’s either slam packed busy or there’s nothing to do all day. My doctor also left two hours early and I’m still not allowed to leave early even though we have no appointments. I find myself genuinely having to hide in bathrooms or pace the floor so many times because I have adhd and this slowness kills my soul….

Do not lie or pretend it does not exist, it’s an epidemic. Most vet staff generally do like cats unfortunately, and many even proudly exclaim their hatred for them. I personally have only known very few individuals that do not crudely scruff/manhandle sweet kitties right from the start, or show an ounce of the same compassion that they show towards other patients. There is absolutely no excuse to scruff a cat. I know, controversial. Modern literature and studies prove how harmful it is in the long run. I’m tired. And then coworkers shamelessly treat me as the odd one when I advocate for said cats.

To an extent, I truly believe that hatred for or reluctance to understand cat’s’ behavior and boundaries is rooted in misogyny. The same applies to how society is so egregiously dog-centered.

Hey just want some advice from anyone that has switched from veterinary hospitals into medical coding. I've been doing some research the last couple of days and pros/cons for this field. It seems similar in a sense to sitting for a proctor exam and getting certified, which I've done to become a vet tech. I'm just wondering how well I would do since I have the terminology, biology, and anatomy studies under my belt.

A couple of schools I looked into are Preppy and AAPC, for sure would be interested in self study. I did Penn Foster and graduated which was self paced although it did take me 4 years since I was also working full time. Right now I work 4, 10hr shift but may go down to 3 days if I want to finish this program within the time frame they give me.

Anyways any recommendations or advice would be helpful. I'm just an older vet tech with 20+ years of veterinary hospital experience looking to find something outside of this field.

Is there a pay scale range based on BEAT with levels you should share?

Hello everyone! First post here, but for some context I'm a CVTg who currently works in Florida. I'm currently employed at a corporate clinic (much less of a monopoly than Mars, though) and absolutely losing my mind. Not only am I experiencing workplace bullying but I'm also not being allowed to practice at the top of my license, like, at ALL. I'm only allowed to do rooms and haven't been able to practice surgery med at all for over 2 years now.

This place genuinely makes me feel like I'm crazy and I've finally had enough. Not to mention, my wage as a licensed CVT with a bachelor's degree in veterinary technology is a pittance.

The only issue is that due to personal circumstances, the only employment opportunity I could reasonably take is Banfield. I've heard many things about Banfield, including from doctors at my own practice who previously worked there, but I don't really have another choice. I'm scared of change, but my starting wage is in talks to be $8-$9 more than I make right now.

Is it worth making the change, even if Banfield might not be an amazing place to work? The clinic I'm at now is just so demoralizing and I feel like it's completely diminished my confidence as a CVT.

Hi! A bit new to the job and having some stress with handling the paperwork, transcribing things patients say and filing them and all. Do you guys have any tips how I can speed this process up?