I work at a Vet Clinic... what are risks that I should be avoiding

[nevada92]

I currently work for a Veterinarian which is more large animal then small. So i am around vaccine both cat, dog, cow, calf, bull etc I am avoiding contact with them. I'm still early and the individual I work for really likes to talk/gossip... what do i do? I would rather tell them and have everyone and their dog know, then risk the health and safety of the baby. Just need some answers ... thank you

[nevada92]

Thank you, this really helped:) I was at a cross roads. Its pretty busy here and i quite often am on my own, I do alot of heavy lifting but I'll watch out for that. And same with cats. Luckily I don't have to be around them as much

[Lilseamonkey]

I had to tell my boss and he's a huge gossip too. I'm 6 weeks and work graveyard at Petsmart pet hotel. Lots of heavy lifting and over 100 dogs to handle alone. I had to tell him because I can't do my job and needed to switch to a different shift, I'd just tell your boss but ask them to be discreet. It's not their business to tell

[GordonBaby]

I too am a vet tech. I watched my lifting.
Stayed away from radiology
Gloves and mask when handling cat feces
Was on high alert for jumping dogs/animals making sure I wasn't kicked or head butted.
Pretty much wore gloves for everything....blood,cleaning,etc
Washed my hands CONSTANTLY with surgical scrub and tried to keep my hands away from my face.

Unfortunately I had to stop working due to a very fast pace environment and they couldn't accommodate me with lighter duties or quick breaks for eating as I got further along and I had a hard time "taking it easy" when I was so used to going all in full force around the practice and facilities..... I am currently laid off until after baby is born.