Vet Tech Journals : The continuing Saga

Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. (BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi

"Mischief" wrote in message
...

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Purrs continuing that everything continues to work out and that this becomes
the permanent dream job that you deserve.

Pam S. happy dancing for you

Mischief wrote in news:2d2ce626-d186-4c1f-94bc-
:

Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. (BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi



Plus whatever happens this will still be a very nice resume entry. Maybe
you just discovered one of those "niches". Imagine contracting with
offices to work with them for a few weeks to "optimize" their tek staff.

"Mischief"
Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. (BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi

Kristi, I am so glad to hear this I really and truly hope this will be
THE job you've been looking for and hope it works out.
Drive safely (duh) and I know you have the skills they need and
who knows what will happen
Hugs, purrs, prayers and Bright Blessings to a wonderful woman
Kyal

On Apr 12, 4:39*pm, Mischief wrote:
Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. *And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). *It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. *And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." *It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. *(BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. *But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. *It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....

Kristi

Even if you don't get the same pay, it already sounds like a better
working atmosphere than your last job. =o) And sounds as if the staff
is nicer and more appreciative of you. So hopefully.... they'll just
naturally think of you when their Tech leaves for veternary school. in
August.

I've got the girls purring for a good outcome.

Melissa

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....

Kristi

I am so glad to hear this and good luck.

--Fil

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi

Excellent news, Kristi! We'll keep the purrs coming.

Dan

Sounds like something you'd like to really get into, Kristi.
We will purr and pray that everything goes your way with
no hitches. God bless.

Lily & her mama

--
Irulan
from the stars we come
to the stars we return
from now until the end of time.

"Mischief" wrote in message
...
Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. (BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi

"Mischief" wrote in message
...
Wanted to give you all an update in my vet tech life.......

So I lost my job last friday and spend the next day updating and email
out my resume.

I had a line on a website, Vet Staffing services, which is like a temp
agency for vet techs, and I posted my resume

I got a call literally an HOUR later,

The guy that runs it is a management consultant for veteirnary
clinics, helping clinics reach their fullest potential. And he had
been looking for someone.

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

I jumped right in and so far have impressed the employees and the
doctor with my ability to not only know what I'm doing without
excessive explanatoin, but ALSO have some skills to show them.

They only recently have started using their digital dental x-
ray....Well at the last place not only was I trained, but got to the
point where Dr. S could say, "Okay shoot xrays of those suspcious
teeth and come get me when you're done." It's the same program and
though I'm not an expert, I know more than the average tech and can
get what is needed.

Oh and this doctor also sees exotics, which I have no training in, but
because I'm already trained in general, to doctor had no problem
yesterday teaching me how to tube feed a cockatiel or have me restrain
a Macaw. (BTW, those huge birds can be INTIMIDATING!)

It's only a few days a week, so about half the hours, but pays 1 extra
dollar an hour than the last place (so small pay increase)

And this only so far is for 6 weeks, to help get their entry techs up
to speed while also working as a tech. But if I play my cards right
adn things go well, there is the small possibilty this could turn into
a full time position.

and I found out that one of the proficient techs will be leaving in
August for Vet School.....hmmmmmm

The only drawback to this place is the location. It's a good 25 miles
by freeway on the 101, which isn't a great freeway at times.

But aside from that, the doctor has seemed to have put a lot of trust
in me so it is very promising.......

Thanks for all the purrs and I'll keep you updated.....


Kristi




Doesn't it feel great to work for someone who assumes you know what you are
doing? Its a more rare feeling than it ought to be.

Sounds like something good, and could turn into something great.

Jo

Mischief wrote:

There is a clinic out in Westlake Village, (Thousand Oaks, which is
Northwest of LA County). It's very small, only one doctor, and has
been open about 2-3 years.

The doctor has 2 techs that are reasonably proficient, but had a few
entry level techs with no training. And their training protocol was
outdated.

they needed someone skilled to not only help them as a skilled tech
but to help train their entry level techs AND receptionists in basic
skills.

And the management consultant had been looking feverishly for an ideal
candidate.....

and then my resume crossed his desk.......

I went in for an interview with the consuntant on Monday and was sent
out to Westlake the same day.

I'm going to be there 3 days a week, not only being a vet tech, but
training the employees and helping them rewrite their training
protocol.

Congratulations!! I hope it turns into a full-time job for you.

Joyce - who commutes 35 miles each way every day, so I feel your pain!