Puppies, Puppies, PUPPIES!!
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"Now I’m no vet, but I do know that bodily fluid should not be green, So I told him to come right down!"
When I started working for the Yass Valley Veterinary Team back in June, I had no idea what to expect. I had never worked as receptionist before, and what I knew about animals I had learnt from growing up on a farm. I had expected the job to be hard because vet clinics can be a very emotional place for people, so I had prepared myself for that part of the job. What I was not prepared for was the vast amount of ‘Vet Speak’ I would encounter from not only vets and nurses, But even some clients. Despite this, I quickly learnt a plethora of information about different types of animals, their illnesses, medications and treatments. After feeling very overwhelmed in my first few months, I started to get more confident, largely thanks to the amazing team I work with, who always take the time to answer my questions or explain something to me. I thoroughly enjoy coming to work every day, because I get to have a laugh with the supportive staff, talk to the amazing clients and see all the gorgeous animals that come through our doors.
The best experience I have had at work happened after-hours. We had a client call just before closing; he had a pregnant dog that was due to give birth any day, and she had started leaking green discharge.
Now I’m no vet, but I do know that bodily fluid should not be green, so I told him to come right down. He arrived and was called straight out the back. After closing the front of shop, I went out the back to see where they were up to, and I was handed a towel. The vets were performing a caesarean to deliver 9 puppies and it was all hands-on deck. As I was waiting in line to collect my puppy, my face could only have been described as horrified amazement. That however, only lasted a moment, as I was soon handed a newborn puppy to rub and help to start breathing. It was incredible to watch them start to breathe and wiggle around as they came to life. I got to experience firsthand the miracle of life, and with puppies no less.
Who doesn’t love puppies?
It still brings a smile to my face that I was able to be a part of something truly magical.
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