There are life-threatening issues that walk in- you absolutely have to remain calm. High-stress situations can be difficult to manage at times. Clients can get really anxious about the situation(s), and sometimes take it out on the staff. People worry about their pets- you have to have the empathy and compassion to be able to understand why people are getting upset and stressed. You will deal with the death of animals. That’s part of it. It’s heartbreaking and sad, but part of your job is being there for people in a very vulnerable moment. Again, I wouldn’t call these “cons.” They’re things to consider when pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.