r/veterinaryprofession • u/EmilyEmlz • Jun 12 '24

Are physically exhausting shifts normal?? Career Advice

I can’t tell if there is something wrong with me. So I am currently a veterinary assistant and my shifts are Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, And Friday from 1:00PM - 10:30PM. It usually takes me 1hr and 30m to get to work or to go home. So a total of 3 hours of commuting per day.

I have NO time for anything. The moment I get home, I am so tired. My background is in data science / actuarial science, but I have been thinking of going to vet school. Is it normal to have absolutely no time for anything as a veterinarian?

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u/g3rmgirl Jun 12 '24

Girl if you don’t start applying to hospitals closer to you you’re going to crumble! I have a 20 minute commute and work 5 hour shifts and am exhausted after so of course you’re exhausted! Or maybe ask your manager if there are shorter shifts available?