What a wonderful occupation!

I was driving in my car this morning and thinking on my way to work. The field that I work in is so amazing. Not very many people are as lucky as we are to be able to work with such a wonderful group of people with like minds. Obviously we all love animals, that is a given. Most of us, not all, but most are introverts, quiet and unassuming. We tend to feel things deeply. Empathy is innate, not something that has to be learned. We tend to cry at sad movies and sometimes when we hear about a horrific incident on the news or on social media. We always want to help if we can, never passing someone in need of help without asking if there is something we can do. So many wonderful people!!

Who knew going into this profession would afford the opportunity to meet so many amazing people. I think going into this I was in love with the idea of being able to be around animals and help where I can. They even warn you at orientation that if you are going into this field with the idea that you won’t have to deal with people you’re in the wrong place! It should also be said in orientation that the people that you work for and with will be the most amazing people you will ever be blessed to know. The relationships built while in this field will be your most cherished. When I was a child I wanted to be a veterinarian, I was deterred at a young age, but as an adult came back to the field. I thought that I was too old and could not possibly afford to go to vet school when I came back to the field. I chose veterinary technology at that point. I love it, it has been the most rewarding and wonderful choice I have ever made in my life (aside from my children of course). I wouldn’t want to say that this is an easy occupation, because it is definitely not, it challenges me on a daily basis. However I cannot imagine my life with out it. I have truly been blessed!