This is my fourth summer working at a small animal and exotic veterinarians office. There are lots of things to expect when working.

1. There will always be cleaning to do

You don't have anything to do? Everything needs cleaned. Everything. You think you got it all? Look again, it should be cleaned somewhere else.

2. Boarding dogs are pretty cool

There's so many different types of dogs and cats that board. Some are easier to handle than others, but they are all interesting in their own way. You will get to know the personality of the dog boarding and some of them you will fall in love with. You'll be sad to see some leave. And running to try to keep up with the dog as it runs to its owners is always fun.

3. Each day is the same but different

Each day has the same things; dogs and cats coming in for checkups, flea allergies in cats and dogs, and allergies in general. Most days have the same things, but there are days where there are animals that come in that require something else.

4. You have to have a strong stomach

Not everything is butterflies and rainbows. You will have times where an animal comes in that is in bad shape and you have to see some stomach churning things.

5. Sometimes you have to laugh and joke

Not every day is going to be a good day and sometimes you have to laugh and joke with co-workers. Some days are harder than others and it's something you have to come to terms with.