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What are three things you don’t like about being veterinarian?
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Russell’s Answer
1 - People. Most owners are fine, but there is that minority that are difficult and frustrating. They don’t take advice, then complain when the problem progresses. You might be treating the patient, but you have to keep the owner satisfied, also.
2 - Money. Money is the largest obstacle to veterinary care. I’m not suggesting that veterinary prices are exorbitant (though some are), or that people are cheap (though some are). There simply is less discretionary income.
3 - Commercialization. Much of veterinary medicine has become commercially-driven, rather that value-driven. This is true in diagnostic testing, drugs, and corporate practices. Veterinarians are often paid on production, which means the more that they bill, the greater their personal income. This can lead to over-testing and more aggressive treatments. In my opinion, the money should be separate from the medicine.
2 - Money. Money is the largest obstacle to veterinary care. I’m not suggesting that veterinary prices are exorbitant (though some are), or that people are cheap (though some are). There simply is less discretionary income.
3 - Commercialization. Much of veterinary medicine has become commercially-driven, rather that value-driven. This is true in diagnostic testing, drugs, and corporate practices. Veterinarians are often paid on production, which means the more that they bill, the greater their personal income. This can lead to over-testing and more aggressive treatments. In my opinion, the money should be separate from the medicine.
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Kimberly’s Answer
The first thing I had a hard time with was having to put pets to sleep who were too ill or older in age and nothing else could be done to help them. It was really sad to
see the owners who were grieving- it was important to support them and help them understand it may be the best option for their pet. It was tough, but an important job as a Veterinarian to support the pets and the owner.
The second thing was knowing what you needed to do for a pet to help it feel better, but the owner refused to do it, or sometimes just couldn’t pay for it. For people who couldn’t pay, I would always try to offer anything they could afford to help- it may not fully help, but it was something. For those owners who just didn’t want to, it was very frustrating.
The third thing was owners who were rude to the staff or to me. Most were very nice and grateful for the service we gave, but just like any other business, there are great clients you love to see, and others that you wish you didn’t have to see!
see the owners who were grieving- it was important to support them and help them understand it may be the best option for their pet. It was tough, but an important job as a Veterinarian to support the pets and the owner.
The second thing was knowing what you needed to do for a pet to help it feel better, but the owner refused to do it, or sometimes just couldn’t pay for it. For people who couldn’t pay, I would always try to offer anything they could afford to help- it may not fully help, but it was something. For those owners who just didn’t want to, it was very frustrating.
The third thing was owners who were rude to the staff or to me. Most were very nice and grateful for the service we gave, but just like any other business, there are great clients you love to see, and others that you wish you didn’t have to see!
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Maryam’s Answer
The first and most important reason was that I couldn't handle animals and from childhood I was the same
Second : in fact , judgement of others was important for me
Third the zoonosis diseases , cuz i have asthma and i couldn't handle that
Second : in fact , judgement of others was important for me
Third the zoonosis diseases , cuz i have asthma and i couldn't handle that