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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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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Comments (192)
breanuh21 5
That's why I decide to change majors
SpearD 4
That sucks, but you gotta remember, it's an occupational hazard.
BobbieH 19
What did you expect? This seems to be a theme with vets on FML. Do you not know that's a part of the job and as a new vet it's likely going to be you responsibility. YDI, and you should have been prepared for it.
outoftown 27
#109, 17 euthanasias in one day? That's hellish for anyone, no matter how "prepared." And probably why the senior vets gave the new guy the duty, rather than spoiling their days.
bubbiebear 7
No one is ever prepared for putting down an animal no matter how many times you've done it! What the hell is wrong with you no one deserves somethin like that and it's helping the animal anyway it's rids them of their pain
Mustangs08 2
Im so sorry, I dont know how messed up that would be.
SqueakyChipmunk 22
I REALLY WANT TO MAUL YOU RIGHT NOW.
carminecris89 13
Thats so sad. I love animals, especially cats. I would have been a wreck.
AMCJEEP 10
If you have to kill that many maybe you should review your training
15949058 4
OMG poor animals :(
kelly352 0
That sucks sorry OP....
mehukatti 0
but think about when some 6 year old girl comes there crying because her hamster is sick... You will cure the hamster and become the little girl's hero! thibk about the her face when you tell her that the hamster is fine. Shiny eyes and stuff!!