March 29, 2024

Murielle Vadret, veterinarian in Aveyron

To become veterinary... a little girl's dream?
I have always wanted to work in the agricultural field, and especially to stay close to my native region, Cantal. So I went to study medicine veterinary in Toulouse, always keeping my wish in mind: return to a more rural environment afterwards!

What is your main clientele?
Cattle, since there are many in Aveyron. I also see dogs and cats of course, but more rarely.

Do you move a lot?
Very often, even if some big animals also move to the office! But I spend a lot of time on the road, especially since we have recently two firms to manage. Our region is very hilly, and in winter, the roads are often snowy!

Is living in a remote corner not too difficult?
No, I spend my days meeting people passionate about their job and our daily life is never the same. In addition, on weekends I go hiking, I cross-country skiing ... it's a beautiful quality of life. We are quiet without being completely isolated.
Then we work a lot during the winter, but we must admit that from late May to late August, the cows go to the mountains and we .... on vacation!


What is the biggest difficulty you face in your job ?
There are not enough new recruits! I thought that this problem was related to my profession, but I realize that it concerns many liberal professions.


There are not enough new recruits! I thought that this problem was related to my profession, but I realize that it concerns many liberal professions.

How do you explain that ?
New generations are not used to being often on call, young people find it too difficult. But in this jobwe must always be ready. Then it's true that winter is a quiet season, even if you can practice a lot of activities! That said, it's a choice, we are not victims of the campaign!

What brings you this job ?
Be veterinaryis to love animals first, but it is also necessary to love men. The people I meet love what they do, it's very pleasant, very stimulating. There is also the rewarding aspect of being able to reassure, help ... Then a birth is always so moving ...

What message would you like to convey to attract new veterinary in your region ?
Come, here we live simple things in a simple system. It is very precious and increasingly rare in our society. Of course, we sometimes have shoes full of mud, but we must not imagine that we are hicks so far!



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