I worked at this clinic for approximately two weeks, and honestly, that was more than enough time…read moreto get a glimpse of the work environment and culture. I came in willing to learn, contribute, and demonstrate the veterinary knowledge and skills I already had, but my experience left me seriously disappointed.The workplace felt extremely cliquey, unwelcoming, and full of mean-girl behavior. It seemed like being accepted had more to do with fitting into the existing group than being a capable, hardworking employee. Instead of being given a fair opportunity to demonstrate what I knew, I felt like there was little interest in letting me contribute or grow. There is a difference between training someone and making them feel incompetent simply because they are new. Constructive criticism is part of any job, but disrespect, exclusion, and unnecessary hostility should never be part of the training process.Veterinary medicine requires teamwork, communication, patience, and compassion. Unfortunately, my experience made me question whether those values were being practiced consistently behind the scenes. A clinic should encourage employees to learn, ask questions, and improve their skills instead of making them feel unwelcome. Management should set an example of professionalism and accountability, not contribute to an environment where people feel judged or excluded.I also have concerns about how clients and their pets are treated when the doors close. Pet owners trust veterinary professionals with members of their families, often during stressful and emotional situations. They deserve kindness, honesty, and respect, while their animals deserve safe, compassionate care. The atmosphere behind the scenes matters because communication and teamwork directly affect the quality of care a clinic can provide. Additionally, I have concerns regarding blood draws and bladder aspiration procedures that I observed or became aware of during my time there. I believe the appropriate veterinary authorities should review whether these procedures were being performed by properly authorized individuals and with any supervision required by law. These are serious concerns that deserve to be addressed appropriately.
My experience was especially disappointing because leadership should be responsible for creating a workplace where employees are treated fairly, concerns can be raised professionally, and patient safety always comes first. No one should have to navigate cliques or tolerate unnecessary disrespect just to do their job.My advice: If you are considering working here, ask questions about training, supervision, and workplace culture before accepting a position. If you are a client, pay attention to how your concerns are handled and whether you feel comfortable asking questions about your pet's care.And if you thrive on gossip, exclusion, and mean-girl attitudes, you might fit right in. For everyone else, I would seriously consider whether this is the kind of environment you want to work in or trust with your pets. Veterinary medicine deserves better teamwork, stronger leadership, and a whole lot more compassion.
