If you love animals, you also probably have a huge appreciation for veterinarians as well. I mean, have you ever imagined what a day in the life of a vet might look like? Imagine this: you arrive at work and your first appointment is a cat just waiting for its vaccine. Yes, an animal, cute and fluffy (more often than not), is a patient of yours today. And hey, while there's a fair share of fun with situations like these, it's rather important not to overlook the industry professionals because this is a demanding job, filled with both challenges and immensely rewarding moments.
Veterinarians experience everything from comical situations to heartfelt recoveries of their furry patients and in part their worried owners. They truly see it all. So today, let's give a big round of applause to these devoted caregivers who not only heal our pets but often soothe our anxiety as well.
#1 Veterinarian Caring For The Same Dog 15 Years Apart
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#2 Cheesecake Goes To The Vet
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#3 Went To The Vet Today, 10/10 Customer Service
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Veterinarians often find themselves in the role of both medical expert and emotional anchor, especially during stressful visits be it stressed owners or stressed pets. Take, for instance, routine checkups that unveil unexpected health issues... These situations often require vets to deliver potentially worrisome news with empathy and care, ensuring that pet owners understand the situation while providing comfort and clear guidance on next steps. So while the job might seem fun at first glance, there's so much more that goes into it.
#4 This Is My Vet's Cat Fat Fred
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#5 My Boy Just Woke Up From His Dental Cleaning And My Vet Sent Me This Picture. My Poor Chief Looks Like He Doesn’t Know What Planet He’s On
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#6 Angus Is A Biiiiig Boy! He Is Approximately One Vet Tech Long
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Oh, and we haven't even scratched the surface when it comes to this profession, to be honest. For example, there are emergency cases that come without warning, where vets must act swiftly and decisively. Whether it's a pet that has ingested something harmful or one that's been injured, these urgent situations put a veterinarian's skills to the test. Such incidents are highly stressful for both the pet and the owner, and the vet's ability to remain calm and efficient can make all the difference. It's during these critical hours that the true impact of a vet's work is often felt the most acutely by grateful pet owners.
#7 Waking Up To Bird Videos After Sedation Is Top-Notch Care
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#8 Vet Visit. As You Zoom In, The Grumpier He Looks
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#9 Vet Techs Are Getting A Lot Smaller These Days
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To add to all of this, veterinarians also contribute significantly to public health through preventative care practices! By administering vaccinations, conducting health screenings, and advising on proper nutrition and care, they prevent diseases that can affect both animals and humans (it's an important job all things considered).
#10 Dog Pro-Tip For Your Next Hospital Stay: If You Don’t Want To Stay In A Kennel Overnight, Throw A Tantrum. It Just Might Work If Your Nurse Is Enough Of A Pushover
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#11 The Vet Is So Scary
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#12 My Chonker Frank, Who Bit The Vet When She Called Him Fat
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Still, at the end of the day, it's all about the joy of witnessing a pet's recovery and the happiness it brings to its family is profoundly fulfilling for these professionals. I mean, there's a unique satisfaction in seeing an animal bounce back from illness or injury, reinvigorated and ready to enjoy life again. These success stories, often shared through touching pictures or heartfelt thank-yous from pet owners, highlight the rewarding nature of the veterinary profession, and for that, they deserve all of our respect.
#13 He Got A Star In The Vet Because He Is A Good Boy
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That's why the joy of witnessing a pet's recovery and the happiness it brings to its family is profoundly fulfilling for these professionals. I mean, there's a unique satisfaction in seeing an animal bounce back from illness or injury, reinvigorated and ready to enjoy life again. These success stories, often shared through joyful pictures or heartfelt thank-yous from pet owners, highlight the rewarding nature of the veterinary profession, reminding us how much respect these people deserve for doing all of this daily.
#14 Back Home On Kangaroo Island And Hitting The Ground Running Out At The Makeshift Wildlife Hospital, Which Is In One Of The Areas Hardest Hit By Our Devastating Fires
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#15 My Baby Is In The Hospital, About To Get Surgery. I Think The Vet Loves Him As Much As I Do
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#16 I'm An Animal Shelter Vet Tech And Got To Spend Christmas With My Friend Harley
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#17 Just Here To Remind You I Have An Awesome Job
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#18 Since We’re Sharing Monkey Cats, Here’s Mine Before I Brought Her Home
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#19 If You've Ever Wondered How We Keep Joeys Comfortable In The Hospital, This Is How. Fleece-Lined "Pouches" That Replicate Their Mother
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#20 Milo Here Had A Little Accident And Broke One Of His Metacarpal Bones! Thankfully, Dr. Rob Was Here To Help Him On His Path To Mend
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#21 One Of The Kittens In Our Neonate Center At Work Decided To Show Off The Beans
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#22 Please Enjoy A Wagon Of Bassetts
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#23 So My Cat Went Under Anesthesia For His Dental Cleaning This Weekend
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#24 As It Should Be
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#25 Bringing A Little Light Into The Darkness. This Kid Has An Atlantoaxial Luxation. These Are The Best Bandages To Get Creative With, Despite The Reason For Needing Them
He has to keep his head completely immobile until it’s time for surgery with the neurologist, and the neurotechnologists asked me to decorate him. This little guy is his dad’s light in the darkness. I just happen to like fish.
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#26 Veterinarian Clinic's Entrance Door
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#27 A Little Patient That Is A Little Difficult To Carry. Named Haku
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#28 We Don’t Just See Puppies And Kittens Here! We Love Seeing All Types Of Pets That Walk Through This Hospital Big Or Small
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#29 I Can't Have My Teefs Cleaned If They Can't See Me
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#30 Five Years Ago I Was Shadowing The Veterinary Team At My Zoo Internship, Dreaming One Day I’d Practice Zoo Medicine. Now I’m Taking On Zoo Patients Of My Own As A Student Doctor
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#31 This Morning The Vet Sent Us This. I Can't Wait To Pick Up Our Kid Tomorrow
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#32 I Make Vet Wrap Art During Downtime At The Clinic. Here Are Some Of My Favorite Creations
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#33 Every Bunny Loves Laser Treatments. Cold Laser Therapy Is Wonderful For All Sorts Of Pets, Including Rabbits. This New Technology Has Shown Improvement Of Pets With Arthritis Or Acute Pain
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#34 Pups Had A Vet Appointment, Just Noticed This Line Item
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#35 The Best Way To Restrain A Pupper For An IV Catheter Placement: Hugs
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#36 Momma Nemesis Stopped By To Show Off Her Healthy Litter Of German Shepherd Babies
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#37 Obi Is Not Impressed With His Vet Visit
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#38 A Highlander Came In Today, 24 Toes In Total
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#39 Took The Kitty To The Vet Today
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#40 Just A Few Of The Cute Animals (Big And Small) We've Seen This Week
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#41 First Vet Visit, Everyone Did Great
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#42 Eleanor May Only Have 3 Legs, But She Humbly Requests A Full Staff For Her Blood Draws
1. Blood drawer Technician Tiffany - very important, need the blood.
2. Head holder Technician Shelly - also important, must not move!
3. Butt scratcher Doctor Koelmel - super important, depending on who you ask, THE MOST important.
4. Paw holder Technician Marissa - everyone needs a little extra support.
5. Food duty provided by Assistant Jackie. Spray cheese on a spoon and peanut butter in a Kong. If you ask Eleanor, this is the ONLY thing that is needed.
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#43 Sign At Our Local Vet
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#44 Vet Student Vivian Cleaning A Wound On A Little Gator
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#45 "Make Sure You Write In There That I’m A Super Good Girl And Deserve Lots Of Treats, OK Kim???"- Audra
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#46 A Fun Little Memory I Feel The Need To Share
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#47 Felt Very Micromanaged Today
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#48 Taking My Turkey To The Vet
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#49 Radiographs Play An Integral Role In The Medical Care That We Provide All Of The Patients At The North Carolina Zoo
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#50 Beautiful Bernie Came In For A Health Check Recently - At 19 Kg In Weight He Was Quite A Handful But It’s Safe To Say We’re All Smitten - Particularly Vet Natasha
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