5LittleMonkeys Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 I just got a call from a local vet. They have approved dd14 for a volunteer\apprentice position! She starts next Tuesday which is their surgery day. The owner of the office said he will let her attend the surgeries in the mornings and then in the afternoons she can shadow him during his appointments...what an incredible learning opportunity this is going to be for her! When I told her about the surgeries she asked if she was going to have to hold anything. I asked her what she would have to hold and she said, " I don't know...a vein...a flap of skin...an organ." :lol: I told her it would probably be a hands off experience and she looked disappointed.:tongue_smilie: Anyway, I just wanted to share here because I know you all will know what a big thing this is.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 awesome!!!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What great news! And I'll bet she'll be holding organs in no time. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That's awesome!! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What a wonderful experience for her! My oldest dd has expressed ALOT of interest in the zoo or vet field. This would be a dream of hers! Update us on how your dd likes it as time goes. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What an awesome opportunity!!!! Good for her!!!!! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That is wonderful. What an awesome experience for your daughter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That's an incredible opportunity!! Yay!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 :hurray: That is wonderful! My cousin is a vet tech. She got to help with a tiger in a zoo! She posted pics on FB. It was really neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 :party: That is so cool!!! She must be a remarkable girl if the vet is willing to go to that much trouble to help her learn more about the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What a wonderful opportunity for your daughter!!! God Bless, Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Update us on how your dd likes it as time goes. :D I will! :party: She must be a remarkable girl if the vet is willing to go to that much trouble to help her learn more about the field. Well, she is a remarkable girl, but his willingness speaks more to his character. He hasn't met her yet. He just loves his profession and wants to share his passion with those who want to learn. However, (and of coarse I'm prejudice) I have no doubt that she will impress him with her maturity and thirst for experience.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That is a really great thing! I manage our vet hospital and have handled a number of volunteers over the years . . . Here are my BTDT Tips: 1) Mom, stay out of it. Let dd do her own communicatioons with the hospital about scheduling, etc. Let her learn how to handle these things! Really! The manager/owner/etc don't have time or interest to chit chat with you about anything. They will do it, b/c they are being nice, but you are wasting their time with every email or call, and you are making it harder for them to do this for your dd. 2) Mom, if you feel the need to involve yourself, then have her quit b/c if she can't handle it, then she is not ready. Coach her from home, help her compose the emails, or whatever, but, please, let HER do it! 3) Coach her to avert her eyes during SX the first few times, and that if she feels woozy to immediately find a safe place to sit on the floor outside the SX suite. There is no shame in this. MANY kids and even young adults experience this. It will pass! The vet won't think badly of her, I promise. Many vets experienced the same thing early in training! 4) The most important thing is that she not get hurt and she not allow another staff member to get hurt. 5) The second most important thing is that she not allow a patient to get hurt. 6) To ensure 4 & 5 above, it is OK TO ASK QUESTIONS. If she is not SURE how to do something, ASK!!! She cannot be SURE unless she has been TAUGHT. Normal at-home common sense only get you so far, there are many special protocols in a hospital environment. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING! Speak up and ask!! 7) Coach her to ask if there are written protocols or training materials, and to use them! There is SO MUCH to learn in this environment, and if she maximizes her opportunities, she can learn SO MUCH! HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommee & Baba Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 That is a really great thing! I manage our vet hospital and have handled a number of volunteers over the years . . . Here are my BTDT Tips: 1) Mom, stay out of it. Let dd do her own communicatioons with the hospital about scheduling, etc. Let her learn how to handle these things! Really! The manager/owner/etc don't have time or interest to chit chat with you about anything. They will do it, b/c they are being nice, but you are wasting their time with every email or call, and you are making it harder for them to do this for your dd. 2) Mom, if you feel the need to involve yourself, then have her quit b/c if she can't handle it, then she is not ready. Coach her from home, help her compose the emails, or whatever, but, please, let HER do it! 3) Coach her to avert her eyes during SX the first few times, and that if she feels woozy to immediately find a safe place to sit on the floor outside the SX suite. There is no shame in this. MANY kids and even young adults experience this. It will pass! The vet won't think badly of her, I promise. Many vets experienced the same thing early in training! 4) The most important thing is that she not get hurt and she not allow another staff member to get hurt. 5) The second most important thing is that she not allow a patient to get hurt. 6) To ensure 4 & 5 above, it is OK TO ASK QUESTIONS. If she is not SURE how to do something, ASK!!! She cannot be SURE unless she has been TAUGHT. Normal at-home common sense only get you so far, there are many special protocols in a hospital environment. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING! Speak up and ask!! 7) Coach her to ask if there are written protocols or training materials, and to use them! There is SO MUCH to learn in this environment, and if she maximizes her opportunities, she can learn SO MUCH! HTH WOW great tips! I am GLAD you posted those!! I would be the mother that would DRIVE a vet to go nuts. I will remember these tips if and when something similar comes our way in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiKC Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Wow - this seriously gives me goosebumps and brought tears to my eyes. LUCKY GIRL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5LittleMonkeys Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 That is a really great thing! I manage our vet hospital and have handled a number of volunteers over the years . . . Here are my BTDT Tips: 1) Mom, stay out of it. Let dd do her own communicatioons with the hospital about scheduling, etc. Let her learn how to handle these things! Really! The manager/owner/etc don't have time or interest to chit chat with you about anything. They will do it, b/c they are being nice, but you are wasting their time with every email or call, and you are making it harder for them to do this for your dd. 2) Mom, if you feel the need to involve yourself, then have her quit b/c if she can't handle it, then she is not ready. Coach her from home, help her compose the emails, or whatever, but, please, let HER do it! 3) Coach her to avert her eyes during SX the first few times, and that if she feels woozy to immediately find a safe place to sit on the floor outside the SX suite. There is no shame in this. MANY kids and even young adults experience this. It will pass! The vet won't think badly of her, I promise. Many vets experienced the same thing early in training! 4) The most important thing is that she not get hurt and she not allow another staff member to get hurt. 5) The second most important thing is that she not allow a patient to get hurt. 6) To ensure 4 & 5 above, it is OK TO ASK QUESTIONS. If she is not SURE how to do something, ASK!!! She cannot be SURE unless she has been TAUGHT. Normal at-home common sense only get you so far, there are many special protocols in a hospital environment. DO NOT ASSUME ANYTHING! Speak up and ask!! 7) Coach her to ask if there are written protocols or training materials, and to use them! There is SO MUCH to learn in this environment, and if she maximizes her opportunities, she can learn SO MUCH! HTH Great advice, thanks! Numbers 1 and 2 aren't a problem at all. I have always been the type to let them dive in and do things on their own. When she was working at the horse barn I never tried to chit chat with the trainer...I didn't have the time and neither did he, and if she couldn't show up or wanted another day I would have her call. The only reason I didn't let her set this whole thing up is because I was trying to make it a surprise for her and I didn't want to get her hopes up in case the vet wasn't receptive to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 What a cool opportunity! :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 :D Way Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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