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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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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bubbywaldo 0
I'm a vet in a really busy practice and we never have to do that many. I also think you must be working at a shelter. That's gonna kill ya OP, look elsewhere. If you're not at a shelter, you can refuse to do convenience euthanasias. I have had a few people recently want to put down several perfectly fine dogs and convinced them to leave them with our miraculous no kill shelter. Hang in there OP. And by the way FML, sure, post this sad fml, but not my hilarious one about the pot eating dog with the crazy owner.
zandalee 20
I would have loved to read about that FML!! Maybe next time!
Enslaved 38
Holy Hell! That's a lot of animals for one day! I wish more people would realize how important it is to get their pets fixed! Especially where I live. Many here don't think a dog is worthy unless it's a purebred. It's pretty sad.):
skyeyez9 25
I have a purbreed australian cattle dog and a mixed breed (vets think she is a papillon/chihuahua mix). I couldn't imagine anybody not loving a dog if it isn't purebred. My little dog has the most ridiculously adorable little face. You can't look at her without thinking "you're just so damn cute!"
Beauzeau 2
That *is* really sad, but it's a necessary part of the job. We had to have our beautiful cat put down 11 years ago - it broke our hearts, but the vet being so caring and compassionate helped get us through a dreadful time. We were there holding her when she crossed over, so I'm glad we were able to give her that gift, even though it hurt like hell. I hope you never have to go through a day like that again - that's almost too much for one person to bear. Very sorry, OP.
zandalee 20
I actually believe we are reunited with our beloveds, including our beloved pets in heaven.
tink516 4
If you went to veterinary school, you should know it was going to happen. Yes it was a lot in one day to start. But you knew it was going to happen and need to suck it up. That's part of being a vet get used to it.
mario2012 18
Are you associated with PETA?
tab11 2
Wow! Do you work for RBVH?
Panda_Shy_Haven 17
Awwww :( (I actually said this after reading this post...True Story)
Arrawyn 12
That's why I had to let go of that dream too.
axel2013 4
You need to quit
bubbiebear 7
Why? She helps more animals then she puts down
skyeyez9 25
I brought my dog in for his vaccines at the vet clinic, and this poor lady was bawling her eyes out, unconsolable. She was holding her dog's body wrapped up in a blanket. He was put down moments before, she was taking him Home to bury. Makes me tear up thinking about it. ;(
pengin 13
awwwwww :( bringing back horrible memories...... Yah, as a vet & having to see these things day in and day out could get at you. Especially if something has happened like that to you, as it has to me--- everyday I'd relive such horrible memories..
skyeyez9 25
It was heartbreaking. She was a older lady about late 70s and said that when her husband died, that her dog "was her entire world and now she has nobody."