Today, I started my dream job of being a veterinarian. My first day consisted of having to put down 12 dogs and 5 cats. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, it has been my lifelong dream to work with animals. My dream sorta came true. I now work at the slaughterhouse. FML
Today, I started my community service at the dog pound. I like animals so I thought it would be a good place to do it. As I arrived they were throwing dogs that had been euthanized into a dump truck to be taken to a landfill. That was my job for the day. FML
Today, it was my first day as an animal control officer. My first dispatch was to collect a dog that had been hit by a car. I had to clean up my dead dog on my first day of a job that barely pays rent. FML
Today, after 8 years in exceptionally difficult veterinarian classes which put me $200,000 in debt, and 7 months of job searching, I finally got a job. I will be inspecting feces for worms while making minimum wage. FML
Today, it was my first day working at a dog boarding kennel. I got bit... by my coworker. FML
Today, it's my sixth day taking care of my family's seven animals while my parents are in Singapore. So far, I've emergency-called the vet twice, taken a dog to the vet once, and cleaned up liquid dog shit five times. FML
Today, I started my first day of work at our local humane society. I asked where the break room was, so my coworker directed me to a small room in the back of the building. The only place I get to take my lunch break is the same room where they euthanize, freeze, and cremate the animals. FML
Today, I was hired as a student assistant. I was excited, until I learned on my very first day that "Supporting the academic staff in their research" actually meant walking the professor's dog. FML
Today, when my son told me he wanted to work with animals, I thought he meant a vet, turns out his actual career goal was to be the guy who puts the strays to sleep at the animal control centre. He got that job and I’ve never seen him happier. What monster have I raised? FML
Today, during my shift as a vet nurse, I picked up a gorgeous cat for cuddles, only to discover it was covered with pee. And now I am too. I still have 4 hours of my shift. FML
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KBeatz 5
It's sad I know, but if they were sick or hurt you're still helping them. You have a great job OP, be proud.
ninjadinos 14
I once wanted to be a vet, but the thought of having to put down so many animals turned me away. I realized I made a good decision as even reading this FML makes me cry.
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Comments (192)
Mynameislinh 24
That really sucks. ):
deBlobX 12
When people like you stop giving them attention.
FeMaLes 4
Listen to the pet detective.
Meettitan 14
We will never be rid of comments like that. There is an abundance of unintelligible people on the internet. What I'm more curious about is when we'll see the end of people bitching about comments.
bubbiebear 7
And what's wrong with these comments? There just feeling for the person.
thgiL 9
124- they are showing empathy yes, but they are doing it with a very unintelligent sentence and the most obvious statement ever.
icrest80 4
Veterinarians actually have the highest suicide rate in the US because of the depression caused by the amount of animals they have to put down
thatKidzmOm 10
I was under the impression that dentists have the highest suicide rate. At least that's what it says on The Whole Nine Yards.
legitkitty 11
I think it's a YDI because if OP's dream job was to be a veterinarian, then they must have done some research and knew that you would have to be putting some pets out of their misery.
I_lost_the_game 25
143- I don't think OP expected to put so many down in one day though
scifichic92 8
I heard it was psychiatrists because they have to listen to all of people's depressing life stories.
whogivesafuck88 10
Lol. I was thinking the same 141
bubbiebear 7
132- true but I don't see why they get all the thumb downs for it
thgiL 9
160 - to repeat, it's an unintelligent sentence (not that FML sentences need to be highly sophisticated) and it's the most obvious statement ever. It wouldn't be on fml if it didn't suck.
bubbiebear 7
Okay I get it no need for a ******* repeat
KBeatz 5
It's sad I know, but if they were sick or hurt you're still helping them. You have a great job OP, be proud.
putloginhere 6
I would not be able to put an animal down. I love animals, but i also hate to see them suffer
matthew3 2
Which is why you would have to put them down. If an animal is suffering, it's not fair to let them live and be in horrifying pain. Sometimes its for the greater good.
Aug1508 9
Plus it's part of their job, so they have to suck it up.
Zoh_Aubrey 8
I volunteered at my local Humane Center when I was 17 and sweet Lord, I couldn't take it. It's not an easy job, like nursing--but so rewarding.
MrElephant 5
What an inspiring post.
csvecw 2
63 - I can never unsee your picture
SamanthaCassieL 10
I agree with 48. It's not an easy job to stomach. So OP be proud you made the lives of 12 dogs and 5 cats much better by ending their pain and suffering. And I'm sure you have years to go on your job and you will help animals and many owners with their pets. :) good luck
folfg0 12
Not to rock the boat on everyone's "op is doing a service" but... Don't vets put down the animals at the pound? Idk I've never seen it but... If op had to put down perfectly healthy dogs... MAJOR FYL!!!
jkmartinjk 16
Exactly 78, vets don't always put down animals to put them out of their misery, sometimes it's because they aren't wanted, which is horrible.
mhopper 13
48, how the hell would you know nursing is easy? Any job in the medical field is hard.
noelykins1 19
So you can put down an animal that is in pain and say that they needed to, however when a human is suffering, it's not okay. I fail to see how an animal's life is less than a human's life. As a matter a fact human's are a type of animal so in other words I fail to see how non-human animals should die because they are suffering when they could be cures no matter the cost, but a human oh no no no they must not die. Non-human animals are just as important.
wowthatissad 9
A great job? I think you're over exaggerating. A great Job is something that you love and are passionate about. last time I checked putting down somebody's pet is not a good time.
syley 5
97- I assume from your comment you are hinting towards Dr. Kavorkian ( sp?) and might I say that when put into perspective you have a very valid point too.
KBeatz 5
99- OP did say being a vet is their dream job. Plus, anything in the medical field, such as a veterinarian, is a prestigious job in my book. Thus making it a great job viewed by myself and many others. And no one ever said putting down other people's pets is a good time.
bubbiebear 7
Most animals that come to the vet are in pain either an infected eye or a broken leg etc but being a vet helps that get rid of the pain. Thats why I'm still going to be a vet :)
tbrenner 3
well said
deOrca 8
@noelykins1: Tell any sane person with kids that their children's lives are worth the same as your dog/cat/hamster and you WILL get punched in the face. Everything you are saying is your own opinion. Don't go mouthing off like it is fact.
nado13579 12
I think this is the saddest FML I've read. :( But don't feel bad OP, you did the right thing by ending their suffer. :)
nado13579 12
^ Just because humans may have more power it doesn't mean that our lives have greater value than animals'.
Zoh_Aubrey 8
92 - REREAD my comment please. I meant it's not an easy job BUT like nursing it is rewarding. Most people knew what I meant.
faithxoxox 1
No, I think most people were on the same page. That left-out "but" changes the entire sentence.
mandyrozrox 13
I agree with #97. For example, if a dog is put down for a broken leg people would say it's good for them and puts them out of their misery. Yet if a human had a broken leg you wouldn't put them down! and if someone did they'd go to jail for a very long time and be on the news etc.. But people treat animals like they matter less, which is totally unfair.
DylanBowzer 0
And a difficult one
ninjadinos 14
I once wanted to be a vet, but the thought of having to put down so many animals turned me away. I realized I made a good decision as even reading this FML makes me cry.
MCRaddict15 15
I really like how your picture somewhat correlates with the fact that you love animals.
Megan98 18
The thought of palpating horses & cows turned me away! :|
trg568 7
pussy
perdix 31
#3 I think being able to end the suffering of an animal that is in terminal pain is actually a noble thing. What really sucks is that vets are called upon to kill perfectly healthy animals on demand. From what I understand, they can't say no.
mazio09210517 5
I once wanted to be a vet.. then I learned you have to stick your fingers up animal butts.
dsbs 9
71- what's wrong with that?
BulldogHoops 14
49- On the other hand, clearly you're a total badass, insulting people over FML.
ShyAnn29 15
38, you could still be a small animal vet, that way you don't have to stick your hand up cows and horses asses!
Isoldael 27
@Perdix - I don't know the law in other counties, but here, putting down perfectly healthy animals (if not with a permit like for slaughter) is not even legal, let alone a "must". I really hope what you say isn't true for other countries, that would be awful :(
Lepisma 38
54- Oh yes they can!
AnimeGirl1 10
I still want to be a vet, even with all the trauma i would go through.
luke_bryan_fan 6
At least you put them out of their pain OP, best of luck for tomorrow!
Dunvanation 4
OP I know it's a hard job but you really are helping relieve sick or injured animals who are in very much pain. Think of it positively. It may not seem like it but you truly are helping them.
AKGirlinSD 20
Thank you, 4, for stating that. I had to tell my friend, who I lived with, while she was in Vet school, doing her externship, that it will be part of her job. And, although it is sad, at least the animals won't be in pain anymore. She stopped crying so much after I explained that to her.
RinaVampire31 18
Sadly, that's how it is. At least you'll have good times, not just death all the time. Look forward to all the animals you'll be helping!
d_unsub 12
Yeah better luck for tomorrow, because if things go on like that in a month from now her soul will be gone.
stevenJB 25
Hey, man doctors lose patients even the first day too. Sometimes its just a bad day
mrnuleef 7
Eventually it will get easier, but that is a bit much for your first day. Good luck with your career.
fishface517 10
Bad days happen :( but just think- you will get practiced and you won't hurt as much after each time you gotta put them down.
DollyDope 17
Hooray for becoming callous !
fishface517 10
It'd still hurt but like they say in war... You always remember the first kill.
JRLovecraft 6
That made me spit out my Dr. Pepper. Lmao
PeteyPablo12308 20
That would definitely be tough... When I had to put my dog down, I bawled (balled?) like a baby. Still, you get to spend a very intimate moment with those animals as their suffering is ended.
Factor_fml 6
The amount of animals is surprising. It sounds like you were given this dirty job as a beginner by someone else who doesn't want to deal with this.