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[Lupin21]

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Seriously so disappointed. I had an interview with the practice manager of the local clinic. She said she wanted me to volunteer in exchange for observing, but she said they could get me in immediately/that week. Received a call the next week from one of the technicians who said she'd talk to the other RVT and call me on Wednesday with a time to come in. I do a follow-up today because I haven't heard from her and she tells me she spoke to the PM and they're too full up with volunteers for me to come in right now but I can try "calling back in the spring." Did I miss something? I feel pathetic cause I'm in tears of disappointment but as far as I knew, they were setting something up. Everyone - the vet, the tech, the PM - told me they were setting something up and then I learn they're too full and that's why they didn't call? Why weren't they even going to call to tell me not to come in? 🙁

This happened to me at one place, and they ended up calling me less than a week later because volunteers don't show up or quit after one day. Chin up! You'll hopefullty get that chance sooner than later 🙂

 

[Trematode]

Seriously so disappointed. I had an interview with the practice manager of the local clinic. She said she wanted me to volunteer in exchange for observing, but she said they could get me in immediately/that week. Received a call the next week from one of the technicians who said she'd talk to the other RVT and call me on Wednesday with a time to come in. I do a follow-up today because I haven't heard from her and she tells me she spoke to the PM and they're too full up with volunteers for me to come in right now but I can try "calling back in the spring." Did I miss something? I feel pathetic cause I'm in tears of disappointment but as far as I knew, they were setting something up. Everyone - the vet, the tech, the PM - told me they were setting something up and then I learn they're too full and that's why they didn't call? Why weren't they even going to call to tell me not to come in? 🙁

It has happened to me twice.

My favorite excuse was: "We have one volunteer from high school in a program we do with one of reserves. She comes in every Saturday morning. Besides, you only need 40 hours of veterinary experience for AVC. Looking at your résumé, you have more than that."

Um. AVC used to have a minimum requirement of 40 hours to apply. They got rid of that a while ago. I was so close to arguing with him. I had to bite my tongue!

Keep trying other places!!!

 

[ky261682]

I'm exhausted. Why? Roommate and her SO had a shouting match until 2am. I had to be at the school for 8am. She's upstairs, I'm in the basement. I sleep with earplugs in and a white noise machine on and I could still hear them. I never know what to do in situations like that. Is it appropriate to go up and tell them to keep it down? I felt so uncomfortable and it was getting pretty heated with yelling and door slams. I'm not great at diffusing arguments but if this happens again I need to do something. Their relationship is their business but it's obviously started to affect household relations. He doesn't live with us but visits often. I don't know how to handle it.

 

[ThePiedPiper]

This happened to me at one place, and they ended up calling me less than a week later because volunteers don't show up or quit after one day. Chin up! You'll hopefullty get that chance sooner than later 🙂

It has happened to me twice.

My favorite excuse was: "We have one volunteer from high school in a program we do with one of reserves. She comes in every Saturday morning. Besides, you only need 40 hours of veterinary experience for AVC. Looking at your résumé, you have more than that."

Um. AVC used to have a minimum requirement of 40 hours to apply. They got rid of that a while ago. I was so close to arguing with him. I had to bite my tongue!

Keep trying other places!!!

Edited out due to change of plans. 😛

But thank you both for the support!

@Orca: I'm so, so sorry about your loss. <3

 

[PetPony]

I'm exhausted. Why? Roommate and her SO had a shouting match until 2am. I had to be at the school for 8am. She's upstairs, I'm in the basement. I sleep with earplugs in and a white noise machine on and I could still hear them. I never know what to do in situations like that. Is it appropriate to go up and tell them to keep it down? I felt so uncomfortable and it was getting pretty heated with yelling and door slams. I'm not great at diffusing arguments but if this happens again I need to do something. Their relationship is their business but it's obviously started to affect household relations. He doesn't live with us but visits often. I don't know how to handle it.

We had that problem with our roommate. His gf stayed here all the time and they had a lot of fights. One day I just kicked her out. It's our house though, so I don't know what your situation is. She never paid anything but ran the bills up a lot, so I felt like I had the right to do something about it. I didn't appreciate being woken up in the middle of the night when I had to get up at 5:30 for work.

 

[Lupin21]

I'm exhausted. Why? Roommate and her SO had a shouting match until 2am. I had to be at the school for 8am. She's upstairs, I'm in the basement. I sleep with earplugs in and a white noise machine on and I could still hear them. I never know what to do in situations like that. Is it appropriate to go up and tell them to keep it down? I felt so uncomfortable and it was getting pretty heated with yelling and door slams. I'm not great at diffusing arguments but if this happens again I need to do something. Their relationship is their business but it's obviously started to affect household relations. He doesn't live with us but visits often. I don't know how to handle it.

This is where I get the broom and bang the ceiling. I once had a girl living in the apartment above that never learned to walk in heels and she would go tromping around all hours of the night!

 

[orca2011]

Just shared on the "all about our animals" thread, but figured I'd share here as well. I just got off the phone with my mom to find out that our dog, Rudy, passed yesterday evening. I knew it was coming eventually but was hoping to see him one last time since I'll be home in just a few days. Really wish I could have been there...

 

[Emiloo4]

I was sleeping really hard this morning. And in my dream a phone kept ringing.. I answered the phone and suddenly woke up to my phone ringing. Before I could answer it stopped buzzing..

I had 5 missed calls and a voicemail.. Of course it is my fianc&#233; calling from Afghanistan whom I haven't spoken to on the phone in over a month .. And of course he didn't call back 🙁 🙁

My heart is hurting.. He seemed very disappointed in his voicemail. I feel bad for not getting to talk to him. I miss him so much. And just the tone of his voice seemed bummed out 🙁 🙁

Worst feeling ever. Unfortunately it probably won't be the last time it happens. 🙁
It will make next time talking to him that much better 🙂

 

[RinTinTin]

Just shared on the "all about our animals" thread, but figured I'd share here as well. I just got off the phone with my mom to find out that our dog, Rudy, passed yesterday evening. I knew it was coming eventually but was hoping to see him one last time since I'll be home in just a few days. Really wish I could have been there...

I'm so sorry, orca! I know that feeling. A few years ago I had to work on Christmas Eve and Christmas and I lived 500 miles away from my family. I woke up to a call the morning after Christmas and it was my mom telling me that they were putting our 15 yr old golden, Curly, to sleep. I knew it was coming, but I was going home in a few days and had hoped I would get to see him again. 🙁 But at least I am happy that they didn't let him suffer a few more days just so that I could see him.

Hang in there! He knew you loved him! *hugs*

 

[ky261682]

This is where I get the broom and bang the ceiling. I once had a girl living in the apartment above that never learned to walk in heels and she would go tromping around all hours of the night!

I can't believe I didn't think of using the broom! Brilliant idea When it happens again I'll try the broom and if that doesn't work I'll have to ask him to leave. These mega fights always happen before exams and I'm tired of it. Usually it's over the phone so I hear only one side of it and there is no door slamming. Last night was too much.

Sorry for your loss, orca 🙁

 

[that redhead]

I'm so sorry Orca 🙁

I'm dealing with my own pet issues. Came home from a nice break to find bloody diarrhea and vomit everywhere. It's been episodic for a couple of years now but it's definitely been worse the past two times and now its occuring more frequently. She's got a bunch of other problems (found out her kidneys are likely starting to go, heart murmur, numerous tumor things, an awful hip which leads to stability issues, hearing going, eye getting worse, and beginning to get restless the last few weeks) and I just...I feel like we're starting to get to that time where I have to think about euthanizing her 🙁 She's old so it isn't like a giant shock, but I just feel really weird about it. I don't want her to suffer at ALL- I'd rather her go too soon than too late- but I don't want people to think I'm considering it just because of convenience or something. Seeing the vet hopefully on Friday, will call the vet back home after and hope to get some insight/advice. 🙁

 

[jmo1012]

today was election day in grenada, tomorrow is a national holiday. all of the technical staff have tomorrow off, but the school "forgot" conveniently to make it a holiday for faculty and students 😡 so nothing on the island will be open, but we still get to go to school. yayyyy. heres to hoping the guy that's in charge of the computer and projectors doesn't show up tomorrow? 😎

 

[Trematode]

So sorry Orca 🙁



The provincial government refused to fund the SPCA's animal cruelty investigation team and they have to cut that program. I am outraged.

 

[MommaFox]

The provincial government refused to fund the SPCA's animal cruelty investigation team and they have to cut that program. I am outraged.

Are they able to run off of donations, or is it a govt thing? My SPCA is run on donations only and we have 2 cruelty officers.

 

[scb44f]

I just heard scratching sounds coming from the wall behind our couch tonight. When I commented on it, my husband told me that he's been hearing scratching sounds as well... for weeks... from the same wall that our dog and cat have been attracted to lately. I asked what he thought it was and why he didn't mention it and he goes, "Oh, I just thought it was the wind." Not when it goes away after you tap on the wall!

 

[wolfspeaker]

I just heard scratching sounds coming from the wall behind our couch tonight. When I commented on it, my husband told me that he's been hearing scratching sounds as well... for weeks... from the same wall that our dog and cat have been attracted to lately. I asked what he thought it was and why he didn't mention it and he goes, "Oh, I just thought it was the wind." Not when it goes away after you tap on the wall!

 

[Trematode]

Are they able to run off of donations, or is it a govt thing? My SPCA is run on donations only and we have 2 cruelty officers.

The government gives them $3000 a year to run it. They applied for a $100 000 grant and it was denied. Since they cannot afford to run it anymore, they have to give up the entire program:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/02/19/ns-spca-abuse-investigations.html

I hate where I live sometimes.

 

[PetPony]

Taking Ivy to the vet today. 🙁

She broke out of her crate on Sunday and puked everywhere. Found a bobby pin in one of the piles. I don't even use those.. She has horrible diarrhea now, like water, every time she eats and is gagging sometimes. I'm worried that she may have eaten something else that's still in her and not coming out. 🙁

 

[Emiloo4]

Taking Ivy to the vet today. 🙁

She broke out of her crate on Sunday and puked everywhere. Found a bobby pin in one of the piles. I don't even use those.. She has horrible diarrhea now, like water, every time she eats and is gagging sometimes. I'm worried that she may have eaten something else that's still in her and not coming out. 🙁

Yikes! Hope they get it figured out and put her on a road to recovery.

 

[wildcatj]

Didn't post this in this thread, but I spent all weekend up at the zoo working on our snow leopard. She hadn't been feeling well all week, was vomiting and not eating. Turned out she had gotten a whole bunch of bones to keep her entertained over the weekend with the blizzard. She's been obstructed before and had surgery but none of the keepers made the connection that she shouldn't have bone. Should have been explicitly told to them, but it didn't happen. So we were there 5-11pm Friday night to knock her down, take x-rays and put her on IV fluids. But of course we don't have an x-ray processor and it was too late to get the developed. Developed them on Saturday, realized she was obstructed, took her to surgery. We were there 2-9pm. Surgery went pretty well, no major surprises, just one obstruction, no perf, no resection necessary. She didn't look good Sunday and then dropped dead Monday 🙁. At some point she must have regurged and gotten aspiration pneumonia because her lungs looked terrible on necropsy. Just so disappointing to work SO hard on an animal and still not have a good outcome.

 

[EngrSC]

Taking Ivy to the vet today. 🙁

She broke out of her crate on Sunday and puked everywhere. Found a bobby pin in one of the piles. I don't even use those.. She has horrible diarrhea now, like water, every time she eats and is gagging sometimes. I'm worried that she may have eaten something else that's still in her and not coming out. 🙁

Your pets are little stinkers! it's nothing serious!

 

[dyachei]

Didn't post this in this thread, but I spent all weekend up at the zoo working on our snow leopard. She hadn't been feeling well all week, was vomiting and not eating. Turned out she had gotten a whole bunch of bones to keep her entertained over the weekend with the blizzard. She's been obstructed before and had surgery but none of the keepers made the connection that she shouldn't have bone. Should have been explicitly told to them, but it didn't happen. So we were there 5-11pm Friday night to knock her down, take x-rays and put her on IV fluids. But of course we don't have an x-ray processor and it was too late to get the developed. Developed them on Saturday, realized she was obstructed, took her to surgery. We were there 2-9pm. Surgery went pretty well, no major surprises, just one obstruction, no perf, no resection necessary. She didn't look good Sunday and then dropped dead Monday 🙁. At some point she must have regurged and gotten aspiration pneumonia because her lungs looked terrible on necropsy. Just so disappointing to work SO hard on an animal and still not have a good outcome.

So sad to hear that. It's always the worst when your best is just not good enough

 

[PetPony]

Your pets are little stinkers! it's nothing serious!

I know! I was finally starting to save up some money again!

I'm starting to dislike the clinic here. I spent way too much time here the last two months. 🙁

They need to stop eating my money. They get expensive food, that needs to be enough. 😉

 

[Trematode]

PP, your problems has got me researching pet insurance. I got a really good recommendation from someone so I think I am going to go for it.

Good luck with your kitty.

 

[PetPony]

PP, your problems has got me researching pet insurance. I got a really good recommendation from someone so I think I am going to go for it.

Good luck with your kitty.

I'm considering getting one too. Haha

This time it's the puppy. 🙁

 

[CloudlessNights]

At the airport last night leaving from my Illinois interview when I found out I'm waitlisted (IS) for Tufts, which I've been dreaming all my life to attend. 🙁 (I also was rejected from two others and waitlisted at Minnesota, waiting on two more..)

Fifteen minutes after takeoff, I got sick on the plane, and felt awful the remainder of the flight. Threw up again in the airport bathroom and once I got home, didn't sleep all night and still feel sick today. It's probably just stress/exhaustion, but I'm just done today.

 

[503372]

At the airport last night leaving from my Illinois interview when I found out I'm waitlisted (IS) for Tufts, which I've been dreaming all my life to attend. 🙁 (I also was rejected from two others and waitlisted at Minnesota, waiting on two more..)

Fifteen minutes after takeoff, I got sick on the plane, and felt awful the remainder of the flight. Threw up again in the airport bathroom and once I got home, didn't sleep all night and still feel sick today. It's probably just stress/exhaustion, but I'm just done today.

Sorry to hear that about the schools you applied to! It's always difficult to find you're waitlisted especially for your in-state. From what I know of Tufts, it seems like many people don't get in their first cycle and I don't think IS is weighted too heavily for admissions or at least that was my impression. Don't give up hope yet. 🙂 You also have the two other schools. I was rejected from five before I got in.

 

[wildowl]

It's just one of those days where I wake up and I'm like...ugh this again? Feeling down in the dumps for no reason and can't shake it..almost burst out into tears on the bus. Wish I could know about my schools to take some pressure off, and I wish my research would just work!! PI is pushing for results but it just doesn't work that way and I'm scared they won't sign off on my thesis. Everything just seems so uncertain right now.

 

[RinTinTin]

Over the past few hours my throat has become increasingly irritated and it is now extremely painful to swallow. I'm tired of getting sick and this popped up just in time for class tonight and then 40 hours of work in the next three days. and I don't have any PTO left. Boo. 🙁

(But looking on the bright side, I finished my last interview on monday, so at least I don't have to worry about being sick for any of those)

Edit: I just found out that my friend that I stayed with after my U of I interview went to the doctor yesterday and tested positive for strep. Ugh. I guess I need to go to urgent care now.

 

[that redhead]

Over the past few hours my throat has become increasingly irritated and it is now extremely painful to swallow. I'm tired of getting sick and this popped up just in time for class tonight and then 40 hours of work in the next three days. and I don't have any PTO left. Boo. 🙁

(But looking on the bright side, I finished my last interview on monday, so at least I don't have to worry about being sick for any of those)

Edit: I just found out that my friend that I stayed with after my U of I interview went to the doctor yesterday and tested positive for strep. Ugh. I guess I need to go to urgent care now.

I've started cough and getting feverish today. Saw my SO over the weekend and he had a flu-thing. I feel your pain 🙁

 

[RinTinTin]

I've started cough and getting feverish today. Saw my SO over the weekend and he had a flu-thing. I feel your pain 🙁

Oh no! I had the flu last month. And an URI in December (my immune system hates me). It's no fun. Hope you feel better soon!

 

[PetPony]

Haven't gotten an update call from the vet yet. They're supposed to call after the radiographs. Not sure if that's good or bad but I'm on the way to there now. :/

 

[ShibaMom]

Stuck at the dealership for two hours.

 

[wildcatj]

Haven't gotten an update call from the vet yet. They're supposed to call after the radiographs. Not sure if that's good or bad but I'm on the way to there now. :/

Let us know how you make out.

 

[that redhead]

Oh no! I had the flu last month. And an URI in December (my immune system hates me). It's no fun. Hope you feel better soon!

Thanks- having some hot tea with my notes tonight😛 I hope you don't have strep 👎

 

[PetPony]

Let us know how you make out.

No foreign object, so that's good. There's something wrong with the bacteria in her intestines, so she's on meds now. Feeding her rice for her diarrhea and hopefully she'll feel better soon. She was dehydrated so they gave her fluids.

Sleepy puppy now. She looks exhausted.

 

[wildcatj]

No foreign object, so that's good. There's something wrong with the bacteria in her intestines, so she's on meds now. Feeding her rice for her diarrhea and hopefully she'll feel better soon. She was dehydrated so they gave her fluids.

Sleepy puppy now. She looks exhausted.

We like to call metronidazole "the magic plug". Not sure if that's what she's getting, but it's my favorite.

 

[PetPony]

We like to call metronidazole "the magic plug". Not sure if that's what she's getting, but it's my favorite.

That and Tylosin.

 

[AceRH731]

Glad I have a place where I can turn when I am feeling frustrated and when people around me don't understand....So here is the problem (sorry for ranting).... I was accepted to vet school a year early and I only applied to Scotland schools because that's the only place I want to go. The vet I have been working for, for a year, has been awful and unsupportive once she found out I had an interview offer. This upset me but I moved past it. I got my acceptance email and couldn't wait to tell my clinic and wonderful clients. When I shared my amazing news she said "huh" and walked away. No congratulations or words of encouragement. My techs and relief vet were as exited as I was and that brought my spirit up! My clients have even sent me flowers and baked me goodies. I can't understand how clients could be proud of me but my own mentor not. Work at this point has become unbearable with my vet. She feels the need to throw in snide comments about my school choice and what a stupid decision I'm making. I'm lost because I don't know why she is being so hateful during the time she should be proud of me. Any advice or has this happened to anyone?😕

 

[jmo1012]

this is a silly rant, but my dog had a bandage change at the clinic today. the switched her from honey bandages (laceration on her P2 digital pad) back to a regular bandage (yay). they didn't clean the honey residue off her foot and hair very well and then decided to wrap her foot so the toes were sticking out (instead of encasing the whole paw). guess who is thrilled to have a honey snack attached to her foot. i'm annoyed that i paid for a bandage change and then because they were careless about it, i ended up redoing it myself at home. i'm glad it only cost me $30 EC (~$11 US) but still.

 

[BlackDog17]

Glad I have a place where I can turn when I am feeling frustrated and when people around me don't understand....So here is the problem (sorry for ranting).... I was accepted to vet school a year early and I only applied to Scotland schools because that's the only place I want to go. The vet I have been working for, for a year, has been awful and unsupportive once she found out I had an interview offer. This upset me but I moved past it. I got my acceptance email and couldn't wait to tell my clinic and wonderful clients. When I shared my amazing news she said "huh" and walked away. No congratulations or words of encouragement. My techs and relief vet were as exited as I was and that brought my spirit up! My clients have even sent me flowers and baked me goodies. I can't understand how clients could be proud of me but my own mentor not. Work at this point has become unbearable with my vet. She feels the need to throw in snide comments about my school choice and what a stupid decision I'm making. I'm lost because I don't know why she is being so hateful during the time she should be proud of me. Any advice or has this happened to anyone?😕

Maybe she's one of those people who looks down on the international schools, and she's upset that you haven't chosen a school in the US? It's petty and stupid, but that's the only explanation I can think of. I wouldn't let it get to you!

 

[bbeventer]

Is it the vet student curse to have sick puppies 🙁

 

[PetPony]

Is it the vet student curse to have sick puppies 🙁

So how bad is it gonna get once I'm in vet school if it already sucks now?! 😱

 

[bbeventer]

So how bad is it gonna get once I'm in vet school if it already sucks now?! 😱

Can't say... maybe you will have reverse fortune. I've always had healthy pups.

So its just a bad day. Found out about my dog, now people are in my quite study spot that I come to, to escape my noisy neighbors 😡😡😡😡😡😡

 

[kakurubird]

We like to call metronidazole "the magic plug". Not sure if that's what she's getting, but it's my favorite.

i like a visit from the flagyl fairy. we have a little accompanying drawing by the bin where fecal samples go pre-float.

 

[orcagirl]

i like a visit from the flagyl fairy. we have a little accompanying drawing by the bin where fecal samples go pre-float.

Can't tell from the way you wrote this (and if you already knew I don't want to offend anyone) but flagyl and metronidazole are the same thing, just flagyl is a brand name.

Also GSD are notorious for GI problems.

And vet school and animal problems go hand in hand. At least we can sometimes get things a little cheaper.

My rant: physio test tomorrow and I don't wanna study.

 

[kakurubird]

Can't tell from the way you wrote this (and if you already knew I don't want to offend anyone) but flagyl and metronidazole are the same thing, just flagyl is a brand name.

oh, i know, but "flagyl fairy" has a bit better of a ring to it than "metronidazole fairy"

 

[PetPony]

Can't tell from the way you wrote this (and if you already knew I don't want to offend anyone) but flagyl and metronidazole are the same thing, just flagyl is a brand name.

Also GSD are notorious for GI problems.

And vet school and animal problems go hand in hand. At least we can sometimes get things a little cheaper.

My rant: physio test tomorrow and I don't wanna study.

Ivy is very sensitive to stress and gets diarrhea from that. But since she broke out of her crate and ate a bobby pin that made her sick Sunday, I didn't wanna risk anything and got radiographs since she still feels bad.

I'm not sure what I would do without the discount. Thank whoever you want to for that. Helped me save probably about $350.

 

[McGovernator]

Glad I have a place where I can turn when I am feeling frustrated and when people around me don't understand....So here is the problem (sorry for ranting).... I was accepted to vet school a year early and I only applied to Scotland schools because that's the only place I want to go. The vet I have been working for, for a year, has been awful and unsupportive once she found out I had an interview offer. This upset me but I moved past it. I got my acceptance email and couldn't wait to tell my clinic and wonderful clients. When I shared my amazing news she said "huh" and walked away. No congratulations or words of encouragement. My techs and relief vet were as exited as I was and that brought my spirit up! My clients have even sent me flowers and baked me goodies. I can't understand how clients could be proud of me but my own mentor not. Work at this point has become unbearable with my vet. She feels the need to throw in snide comments about my school choice and what a stupid decision I'm making. I'm lost because I don't know why she is being so hateful during the time she should be proud of me. Any advice or has this happened to anyone?😕

The same thing happened at the clinic I work at. I got the acceptance call from UPenn while at work and freaked out along with all the other techs and the vet that was working. There is another vet that was working there as well, and we get along fairly well, but she never said a word about it. Still hasn't and it was a month ago. Everyone else is always talking about it but she kinda ignores it. I don't think she is trying to be intentionally hurtful, I think it's just her personality to not be very supportive/happy for others. Maybe that's how your vet is too? I wouldn't take it personally. Whenever her or someone else makes a weird comment I just think to myself "well at least I get to leave and go to school somewhere I love to do something I love" and then I feel better! haha

 

[ShibaMom]

Glad I have a place where I can turn when I am feeling frustrated and when people around me don't understand....So here is the problem (sorry for ranting).... I was accepted to vet school a year early and I only applied to Scotland schools because that's the only place I want to go. The vet I have been working for, for a year, has been awful and unsupportive once she found out I had an interview offer. This upset me but I moved past it. I got my acceptance email and couldn't wait to tell my clinic and wonderful clients. When I shared my amazing news she said "huh" and walked away. No congratulations or words of encouragement. My techs and relief vet were as exited as I was and that brought my spirit up! My clients have even sent me flowers and baked me goodies. I can't understand how clients could be proud of me but my own mentor not. Work at this point has become unbearable with my vet. She feels the need to throw in snide comments about my school choice and what a stupid decision I'm making. I'm lost because I don't know why she is being so hateful during the time she should be proud of me. Any advice or has this happened to anyone?😕

I would really try to rise above this and not have a chip on your shoulder re: her reaction. Turning the other cheek is difficult, but it's better than giving her the satisfaction that her nasty comments are getting to you.

Something similar occurred when I applied to school. When I interviewed at my job as a kennel tech I told the doctor and my supervisor that I was planning on applying. Both of them gave me a lukewarm response, which left me with the feeling that they didn't believe that I could do it. It immediately made me feel discounted and relegated to the kennel, where all good little kennel techs belong. However, I superseded their expectations hardcore^n+1. One doctor, out of the four-doctor practice, was genuinely elated for me, one other was quiet, another was mildly interested and the senior vet/owner of the practice was meh.

Now, I knew the senior doctor had a lot on his plate so I got the feeling that his congratulations would be very brief (and they were). The others, I knew, were very absorbed in their work and I didn't expect or get much from them. The person who seemed to really have a problem with it was my immediate supervisor. Following acceptance she immediately emailed me on Facebook asking when I was leaving. Note, I was accepted in January and I wasn't planning on leaving until July but when she immediately went into shutdown, you're-not-gonna-work-here-for-much-longer-so-why-should-I make-the-effort mode work became almost unbearable. My boyfriend and I racked our brains as to why she would react like this and they only things that we could think of were envy and jealousy because I was going places and she was stuck as a kennel manager. Never did I rub it in anyone's face at the clinic that I had gotten accepted, and in fact I only told a handful of people, but she acted like I was no longer useful to her so I removed myself from a toxic situation.

If the positive of working at the clinic outweighs the negative aspects the doctor brings I say stay. We could sit here and extrapolate why she is being so nasty: maybe she got rejected from Scotland, maybe she's jealous that you get to have fun, maybe she's got problems at home, maybe she's just a bitter cow. Who knows. I think that the important thing is to not let her get out down. My theory is that there are some people out there who cannot be happy until they bring everyone else down to their level. They see someone who is going to get ahead in their life and all they want to do is poo-poo it.

Surround yourself with happy, positive people, take to heart the opinions of those who love you and have your best interests at heart. Away with those negative souls, and rejoice in your early acceptance. Congratulations!