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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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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Top comments
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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Here4theshow 17
Since I'm currently studying to become a vet, I'm glad I have much to look forward to now, thanks OP.
VioletSkies 21
Vets can try other options instead of euthanasia but depending on the area it doesn't always work. I know of some that don't like to put down healthy animals unless they have an attachment problem with owner (owner moving into nursing home, owner died, etc.) leaving the cat to go into depression, very mean ones that will run up and attack people, etc. They refer people to shelters or rescues instead or contact the places themselves. Managed colonies where the animals get food, water, places for shelter, and can be checked for illnesses can also be tried (they need fixed first though!)
spongeydude4 2
"welcome to the pinnacle of your life! Now go destroy the lives of poor innocent animals..." but seriously, they couldn't make you like check for gingivitis or take some tempuratures?
daps29 11
EXPATION!! Y U NO LIKE REALITY!?!?!?!?!
Quiet_one 22
Whoa. Are you working at an emergency clinic or a shelter? I'd expect a lot of death at those, but if you're just at a regular clinic I feel really bad for you. Either way, I hope your second day goes better!
worldclassrager 41
at least its a start...
noisebox 1
Yeah but after all that studying and not being a dummy, you didn't know you were in for that?
ipfire 0
the correct ratio should be 12 cats and no dogs.
dezeradenzenooit 2
It seems a lot. Is it such a big firm? If it is a shelter, where harmless and innocent and healthy animals are killed on a daily basis, you have to change that. You are responsible. Good luck with the job!
doglover100 29
I wanted to be a vet tech, but I can't bare to put animals down.
VetTech1 4
the technician is not usually the one who actually euthanizes the pet. while there is no law against the veterinarian asking you to administer the drug (in most states), most will not ask you to, since they have to be standing right next to you (by law) while you do it anyway.
hoffmanam 13
you're a murderer!!