So, my husband and I own a vet clinic - which I run, and work as the principal vet, with a couple of part time vets.
Just yesterday, one of my part time vets contacted me and asked if she could take a few months off, with indeterminate return - she has been unwell with long Covid, and having other commitments in her life, which have been causing her a lot of stress. Of course I reply, thinking that between me and the other part time vet we can definitely cover her. Anyway, I just get a message from my other vet - she is leaving us at the end of the month, as she is starting her own mobile business. So as of 30 June, it will be just me. I am starting to get a bit panicky about how I am going to handle being the sole vet - we are open Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings. Normally I have one day off a week, plus alternate Saturdays off, and I have always treasured this time to catch up with washing/housework/shopping, appointments, and just chill time. Also I have commitments to the local Volunteer Fire Brigade, which often involve weekends, so now I will be working every Saturday and not be able to give as much there either. Of course I will advertise for another vet, but at the moment it is almost impossible to get staff, so it could be months before I find someone. So I feel anxious, and then I feel shitty at myself for this because there are plenty of people who are working even longer hours than that just to make ends meet, so I should consider myself lucky to be financially stable and have a thriving business.
I guess I just wanted to have a quick rant, and I can't do it on FB because potentially staff or clients could see it. Thanks for listening guys :) At least I still have my FB workouts to help me de-stress!!
Stress creeping up on me...
So, my husband and I own a vet clinic - which I run, and work as the principal vet, with a couple of part time vets.
Just yesterday, one of my part time vets contacted me and asked if she could take a few months off, with indeterminate return - she has been unwell with long Covid, and having other commitments in her life, which have been causing her a lot of stress. Of course I reply, thinking that between me and the other part time vet we can definitely cover her. Anyway, I just get a message from my other vet - she is leaving us at the end of the month, as she is starting her own mobile business. So as of 30 June, it will be just me. I am starting to get a bit panicky about how I am going to handle being the sole vet - we are open Monday through Friday, and Saturday mornings. Normally I have one day off a week, plus alternate Saturdays off, and I have always treasured this time to catch up with washing/housework/shopping, appointments, and just chill time. Also I have commitments to the local Volunteer Fire Brigade, which often involve weekends, so now I will be working every Saturday and not be able to give as much there either. Of course I will advertise for another vet, but at the moment it is almost impossible to get staff, so it could be months before I find someone. So I feel anxious, and then I feel shitty at myself for this because there are plenty of people who are working even longer hours than that just to make ends meet, so I should consider myself lucky to be financially stable and have a thriving business.
I guess I just wanted to have a quick rant, and I can't do it on FB because potentially staff or clients could see it. Thanks for listening guys :) At least I still have my FB workouts to help me de-stress!!