First and foremost would be the assumption that I am a bitch. This applies to my work environment. I can be quiet at work, there are times I just don't want to have a conversation so I sit back and listen to others or find something to do instead. Most times I can be short, I don't raise my voice but I will be stern especially correcting someone's mistake. Techs who are new to the field of veterinary medicine I don't think quite grasp how serious the job is. We have lives in our hands, emotions, people who's entire lives revolve around their pet and should something happen to that pet because someone wasn't concentrating or whatever reason is some serious fucking shit. And I will not let it happen under my supervision. I was unsure when I was new too but I always double checked before administering a drug, giving a vaccine, etc. I didn't wing it like I've seen some techs do.
Because of all that I have been told I am unapproachable, I've been called 'a bitch', people don't like to work with me. I almost made someone quit because of how I talked to her one day....I said a total of maybe twenty words to her in a 6 hour shift and most of them were asking her to help me clean up a mess. If people just took the time to understand where I am coming from maybe they'd realize I'm not a bitch and I am looking out for their best interest. I have been there, I have had a patient die on me suddenly while doing something routine. It's something you carry with you forever. They shouldn't have to have that happen too.
