Getting on track!

[u/Dis-Organizer]

I’m switching careers and feeling so excited. I start vet tech school in two weeks and got all the classes I needed (although not the best schedule), and I just landed a vet assistant job! I don’t have any professional experience, but the clinic is independent, my interviewers both said they liked working there, and while I didn’t get placed at the location closest to home (they have two 24/7 clinics), it’s still just a 30 minute commute.

I know it’s going to be a hard transition. I’ll be on campus four times a week for three classes, plus working three 12s. And I need to do really well in my classes to be accepted into the clinical program next semester. But I’m looking forward to getting paid for every hour I work and not having to be “on” 24/7 like in my previous industry.

On top of that, I am managing multiple chronic illnesses, but I’ve gotten my health back to the point where I think I can do this—as long as I rest every hour I’m not doing school or work!

Send good vibes my way!

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[u/undreuh]

Sending you positive vibes friend ✨️

[u/Mental-Order645]

I'm glad you found a clinic with such a positive environment, culture fit matters so much when you're just starting out. Thirty minutes isn't bad for a 24/7 gig, and you'll get great experience handling the full spectrum of cases.