This document provides advice from a 30-year veterinary practice veteran on finding the right veterinary job. It discusses important qualities like integrity, reliability, ability to get along with others, enthusiasm, and appreciation for the human-animal bond. It also outlines fundamentals of practice like prioritizing patient care, getting a full patient history and physical exam, being upfront with clients, and acting professionally. The document warns about potential issues like facility upkeep, staff problems, and balancing work and personal life. It emphasizes that emergency situations require thinking quickly, forming a treatment plan, improving skills over time, and creating positive memories.