Mid life crisis (23 F)
Hello guys. I am need for advice, inspiration, or even a push maybe. I will be turning 24, and I graduated last fall semester in 2025 with a bachelors of biology, concentration in pre-health. Other than volunteering at my local humane society, I have limited animal experience. I’ve tried applying to different vet clinics but either they aren’t hiring, already filled the position, or I simply wasn’t selected. I knew I always wanted to work in the veterinary field, and I thought I wanted to become a veterinarian but something about going through the process is intimidating or I fear maybe having that much of responsibility. With this bachelors degree I know it would be best to go ahead and apply to vet schools after taking 5 years to complete it. I believe the only reason I didn’t apply is because either they required an interview or a veterinarians letter of recommendation.
I currently applied to an associate of veterinary technology program that qualifies to take the VTME. Of course, I was accepted into the school (but not just the vet tech program itself yet I believe) and waiting on making my academic plan with my advisor in June.
Some information about myself that I believe is blocking me is that I do have that bit of social anxiety, carrying on conversations, or getting that confidence to walk into a clinic and say “By any chance, is this clinic hiring?”. I have previously job shadowed at 2 vet clinics once and me being me staying in my bubble, I did not go again which I deeply regret. I am always telling myself I need to get out of my comfort zone or else I will not be getting anywhere in life.
I was wondering if I could hear maybe what your experience is like, what do you think about my situation, or even a reality check
Please and thank you if you have read this far, I appreciate it.