And another...

I've got another interview today for another job as a veterinary nurse which causes me a bit of trouble since I'm running rather short on smart clothes to wear to such an occasion, but after a little perseverance and a lot of imagination I come up with something half suitable and wind my way to the surgery.

But as I'm quickly realizing it's commonly the case for student veterinary nurses that the pay and conditions are rather rubbish. The pay is only just the minimum wage, you only get 15 days holidays and you have to pay towards your examination costs as well. This position would also not be based in once place, but over a larger area covering satellite surgeries depending on where you're needed and the rota is strict meaning that I wouldn't be able to go to the evening classes I've booked for September or in fact continue Rupert on his dog training sessions. I've also got the added disadvantage of Rupert in terms of leaving him on his own for long periods of time, I mean we do up to 4 hours now, but 9 is pushing it and I'd have to get a dog walker / sitter in at least one a day to see to him and make sure he's ok. The only plus side is that the people were very nice and on that basis I've agreed to do a voluntary day next week to get a feel of the place.

Don't get me wrong I'd love to work with animals but it seems perhaps in this life time it's just not the right thing for me to do on this occasion, there are too many external factors that need addressing. I don't know, maybe next year would be better for me, but in the meantime I might just have to find something else to do instead.

Posted by Abi on the August 10, 2006 9:14 PM