I don’t always communicate with animals, but when I do, they’re usually telling me to go away.
Being a vet tech is like being a detective, but with more fur and poop.
I’m fluent in barks, meows, and other non-human languages. Handy skill to have.
It’s amazing how much a pet’s mood can change as soon as they see the needle for a shot.
The hardest part of my job is trying to keep a straight face when a pet does something hilarious during an exam.
My superpower as a vet tech? Making pets magically disappear when it’s time for their vaccines.
If pets could talk, I have a feeling they’d have a lot of complaints about their humans.
I spend more time cleaning up poop than most people spend eating breakfast.
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been bitten by a grumpy cat, I would have a lot of dollars.
Sometimes I feel like a magician, making all the pills I need to give pets disappear without them noticing.
I’m convinced that some pets purposely fake injuries just to get extra attention at the clinic.
Being a vet tech is like being a personal trainer for pets, except they don’t listen to your motivational speeches.
I went to school to become a vet tech, but it turns out my real education began once I started working in the field.
One of the perks of being a vet tech is getting to wear scrubs all day. It’s like being in pajamas, but socially acceptable.
Watching a pet’s bewildered face when they encounter a thermometer for the first time never gets old.
Petting cute animals is part of the job description, but trying not to steal them all is the real challenge.
I’m pretty sure I could win a gold medal in the Olympics of restraining animals for exams and procedures.
If dogs and cats could write Yelp reviews about us, I’m not sure we’d have many glowing recommendations.
Some people have the ability to talk to ghosts. I have the ability to talk to guinea pigs.
I never thought I’d get so excited about successfully expressing a pet’s anal glands, but here we are.
Veterinary medicine: where you can get peed on, puked on, and scratched in the span of five minutes.
I’ve developed ninja-like reflexes to avoid getting scratched by fiercely independent cats.
When a pet comes in with something stuck in their paw, it’s like a treasure hunt for me. Except the treasure is usually a rock or a piece of glass.
Being a vet tech is like being the ringmaster of a circus. You’re in charge of keeping all the animals in line, but sometimes they have their own plans.
I may not have a medical degree, but I’ve certainly seen more animal poop than most doctors.
Pets may not know how to say thank you, but their wagging tails and purring sure make it clear.
I often find myself wondering if the animals I treat have secret lives as comedians, because they’re always making me laugh.
I have a love-hate relationship with long-haired cats. They’re beautiful, but they shed enough fur to make an entire new cat.
The best part of my job is seeing the joy on a pet owner’s face when their furry friend recovers and goes home.
It’s hard not to get attached to the pets we treat. Sometimes it’s like sending a part of ourselves home with their owners.
I don’t need a crystal ball to predict when a dog is going to start shaking off right after their bath. It happens every time.
I’ve become an expert at deciphering subtle signs of guilt in dogs. They may not speak, but their guilty face says it all.
If I had a penny for every time an animal tried to escape from the treatment room, I’d have a very large piggy bank.
I’ve come to accept that my clothes will never be fur-free. It’s like a permanent fashion statement for vet techs.
The suspense of trying to open a medication bottle while an anxious pet watches is enough to make anyone break a sweat.
Every day as a vet tech is an adventure. You never know what kind of strange case will walk through the door next.
I can’t help but feel a little bit like a superhero when an animal that was in distress walks out of the clinic feeling better.
I’ve become an expert at multitasking. Holding a wriggling pet, restraining, and passing instruments to the vet? No problem.
Puppies and kittens may be cute, but they can be surprisingly fast when it comes to escaping from your grasp.
Cleaning up after a pet when they’re having an upset stomach is a lot like being a crime scene cleaner. There’s always a mess to be dealt with.
I never thought I’d become so well-versed in pet anatomy, but I can now locate a bladder on an X-ray like a pro.
When a pet gives me a slobbery kiss, it’s like they’re saying, ‘Thanks for being there even when I’m not feeling my best.’
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been sneezed on by a nervous dog during a physical exam. Occupational hazard.
Working as a vet tech isn’t just about treating pets, it’s about providing support and compassion to their owners too.
The bond between pets and their owners is truly incredible. It’s a privilege to be a part of that connection every day.
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