They have to interact with unreasonable clients

Working as a veterinarian can be a beautiful job that offers them the opportunity to save and help animals and see their evolution. But we have to admit that, sometimes, it can be a difficult task, especially when they have to interact with people who don’t want to understand their procedures, treatments, and recommendations. 

According to animal experts, one of the most stressful parts of being a vet is interacting with unreasonable people. “You’ve got these doctors who are doing the best they can with the information they have and sometimes you can’t satisfy the clients enough, ever,” says Del Moro.

The explanation is that people will get emotionally involved because they want to make their pets feel better again and may become skeptical in some cases because they are afraid of losing their furry comrades. 

“First and foremost, try to empathize with the doctor’s situation and how difficult it is. Whatever news you’re getting,” says Del Moro. “People forget that [vets] have feelings too. They too are impacted. They too got into this profession because they love animals. And no one wants to see the animal suffer.”