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7 Not-So-Soft Skills You Need to Have for Vet Clinic Jobs

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If you are looking at vet clinic jobs you'll want to know how to stand out and excel in your position!Whether you want to work as a vet, veterinary technician, receptionist, or a veterinary assistant, a job helping animals in a veterinary setting is so rewarding.No matter what job you're headed for,

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pet sitting instructions

Pet Sitting Instructions Template w/ Medical Release

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Training

Make leaving your pet with the pet sitter organized and under control with a pet sitting instructions template.If you're anything like me, when you leave your pets and home in the care of your pet sitter, you want to make sure your pets feel just as comfy with your hired guest as they are with

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vet tech vs vet assistant

Vet Tech vs Vet Assistant | Which Should You Pursue?

Animal Careers· Dog Blog

What's the difference between a vet tech vs vet assistant? Both are essential members of veterinary medicine and contribute to a smooth running veterinary clinic, but they have different niche roles within the vet medicine community. After working as a vet assistant for five years, across two

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dog sitting jobs

Dog Sitting Jobs | How I Made $920 in a Week of Pet Sitting

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Puppy Training

Dog sitting jobs are simply the best jobs! What's better than getting paid to hang out with other people's dogs? If you're a dog person, you can absolutely get to work as a pet sitter! Being a pet sitter is my favorite job I've ever had! You get to spend time with pets, set your own schedule,

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puppy sitting

Puppy Sitting | 7 Tips for How to Hire The Right Pet Sitter

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Dog Care· Puppy Essentials

Life happens, and at some point you may find yourself looking for puppy sitting services while you take a vacation or head out of town for work.Not all dog sitters are created equal, and some dog sitters may not even take on puppies. Since there is no regulation on pet sitters, it is the

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should i be a vet

Should I Be A Vet? | 5 Questions You Must Answer Before Picking a Major

Animal Careers· Dog Blog

Should I be a vet?? For some people, the answer to the question is in their blood and they've known since they were born what they've wanted to do. For other people, that question isn't as easy to answer. Maybe you love animals, but aren't sure about the blood and surgery. Perhaps you're not

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veterinary assistant requirements

Veterinary Assistant Requirements | What You Need to be Know Before Working at a Vet Clinic

Animal Careers· Dog Blog· Dog Care

After 5 years working in the veterinary field as a vet assistant, I'm here to tell you all the veterinary assistant requirements.If you're thinking about getting involved, let me be the first to encourage you and congratulate you on an awesome professional choice! Being part of the veterinary team

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Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and Happy Thanksgiving!! Grateful for every animal and human I’ve come across this year. They’ve all taught me something. 

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If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here ar If you don’t want someone to pet your dog, here are some ✅DOs and ❌DONTs: 

Do: 
✅ Thank people for asking to pet. Being kind and courteous can go a long way. 
✅ Put yourself between the person asking and your dog. This allows you to be a physical barrier between stranger and your dog. People are less likely to reach out and pet you. 😂
✅ Include them in training. Tell them what they should do instead. “Hey, thanks so much for asking, right now, we’re working on building confidence and what would be so helpful is if we just stood here and talked for a few minutes while ignoring him/or toss some treats.” Then you can go on to explain more about the situation. Maintain your position between stranger and your dog. 
✅Be direct. Sometimes people are asking while they are reaching. Saying “not today” or “No, I’m so sorry” it’s not the easiest social thing to do, but it’s important if your dog is not to be petted and time is of the essence. (And your dog should probably be muzzle trained- people don’t reach their hands out towards muzzled dogs) 

DON’T
❌ Assume they know what to do instead. Most people assume the answer will be yes and feel socially awkward if you say no. It’s not their fault, it’s part of the reason we love dogs so much. Our brains just melt around them and the typical social etiquette around dogs doesn’t work for all dogs. 
❌ Tell them, “he’s shy/she’s not friendly/he’s nervous around people” people take this as a challenge and will often do things that don’t help your dog, like talking to them, crouching down, extending a hand, making more eye contact. This also isn’t direct enough. Especially if your dog is not safe to pet- you need to be direct (and again your dog should be muzzle trained). 
❌ Tell them your dog is in training. This also yields similar results as above. People can take this as a challenge or excuse to interact with your dog. They might ask your dog to sit or ask what the dog is in training for. These aren’t inherently bad things, they just aren’t what’s helpful for your dog and doesn’t put you back in control of the situation quickly.
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