Again, You know You're a Vet Tech When...

I have come to notice that one of my most popular posts is "You Know You're a Vet Tech When...". I've read it over again and since writing that post, feel that I can add to it now. These are all things that people in this industry have in common at some point in their career. I can say that many apply to me now and I look forward to the day when the rest do too. You know you've really become a part of the veterinary community when you can laugh and think of a time when it has happened to you.

So, here it goes:

You Know You're a Vet Tech When...

1. You know more about how to treat cat bites than the doctor at the emergency room 
2. You can identify when a cat is nauseous or about vomit, just by the meow it makes
3. You use vet wrap to tie your hair back
4. Your friends and family know better than to ask what happened at work that day while at the dinner table
5. You would rather be treated by your vet than by your GP
6. You see a child having a fit in public and think "man, get that kid some sedation!" 
7. All your pets are missing a leg, blind in one eye or hand raised from 2 weeks old
8. You know that Palmolive dish soap kills adult fleas 
9. When a cat comes in with a cat bite abscess, you come running to see it lanced and immediately think about getting a milk shake for lunch.
10. Everyday you say "what am I doing here!?", but wouldn't change it for the world.

I would love to hear some of your "You know you're a vet tech when..." moments. Add to the list by making a comment below. 

Until Next Time, 

Mel, RVT