Behind the Veterinarian’s Curtain

What we don’t see behind all the love and care

Copyclem
5 min readOct 24, 2023
Photo credit: Pranidchakan Boonrom @ pexels.com

For some, becoming a veterinarian is a dream come true.

I mean, c’mon, what could be more rewarding than helping animals in need, making a difference in their lives, and providing them with the best care we possibly can, right?

And there’s nothing more gratifying than to nurse a sick or injured animal back to its full health.

I should know, because while I dreamt of becoming one, my sister beat me to it and actually became one.

But just like any job, it ain’t always sunshine and rainbows when you are a veterinarian. Especially when you’re a veterinarian.

The typical day of a vet starts with the opening of the clinic for business. Followed by an hour or so of reviewing appointments, checking emails, and catching up on any overnight emergency cases.

For most, a pot of well-caffeinated beverage would’ve been brewed and standing by now.

Shortly after, appointments start rolling in. These are often routine check-ups, vaccinations, or scheduled surgeries.

Pet owners and their furry little friends are greeted with a smile, proceeded by an in-depth check-up of the pet, and ending in a Q&A session to reassure owners…

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Copyclem

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