From the POV of someone who dates a veterinarian, can I just say how much I find veterinarians eminently datable? Indeed, were I so disposed, I would not hesitate to date Justine. A woman like her deserves one more animal to cuddle with on that bottomless pit of a sofa. What is wrong with people? Can they not sense quality? Or are they too afraid of strong, successful women? Discuss ...

Conversely, where are the single gentlemen vets for Old Broads? :-)

I was involved with a male vet but oh so briefly. I really could not get a handle on his behavior, he seemed isolated ( reclusive? insulated?) for want of a better word. I can't quite describe it but he seemed like he shut himself off from many things. That being said, something about him was incredibly appealing until he told me wasn't really a dog person...

Not a dog person? If he isn't working in a cat-only clinic or large animal practice, there's something definitely wrong here!

Perhaps he went to vet school thinking he could get rich?

I think family pressure led him to vet school, I just did not get the vet vibe from him after we starting talking. It is too bad because as a dog person, I had some great ideas for his practice, lol.

He took over a family-owned practice and at one point they owned several clinics in the area so I think he was all set financially. His comments and general attitude about dogs struck me as odd and really weighed heavily in my decision to run away. Obviously there were other things too but dogs are a big part of my life, I have two and I volunteer at local shelters and bar associations.

He was incredibly appealing at first though, I do think the whole 'vet thing' (or my romanticized idea of a vet) played a huge part in the initial attraction plus smart = sexy.

Since a lot of vets have a lot of pets, I wonder if guys think she's expending all her affection/attention on animals, with none left for him.

Maybe they think that any woman who can handle a 100 lb. dog with teeth is too tough for them (although I would think an angry 10 lb. cat is more fearsome).

Maybe they worry that you'll always be called away to emergencies?

This is all speculation.

But both Dr. Lee & Dr. K. are awfully cute, and if I was a single guy I'd definitely put out inquiries (although I know Dr. K. is 'in a relationship'!

Those thoughts crossed my mind, too.

Heck, if I were a single guy, I'd definitely be asking for a phone number/email address even though I'm not geographically close. Interesting that women have made this comment.

Could it be that some men don't "get" strong, confident and successful women?

Maybe it's like the story of the most gorgeous girl in school not having a date for the prom. No one asks because they assume she already has a date.

I would have to agree. Most vets have terrible work-life balance, and it can eventually get old (getting paged at 2 am loses its appear really quickly). I do believe that some men are truly intimidated by a confident, strong woman... they are initially attracted to it, but then can't deal with it in the long run.

Hence, snuggling with JP, my 12.5 year old pit bull - loyal, likes to spoon, doesn't talk back, and sits on command. :)

Sadly, I think some are "afraid of strong, successful women" but I think that works both ways. I am an attorney and many men posture once they find out what I do but women do the same with other women and we know men love to have pi$$ing contests with each other. Sorry to be general but it just seems to be human nature.

There is something incredibly appealing about someone caring for animals , male or female. And, as I noted in my other post, I find smart to be incredibly sexy. I would not exclude someone because they are a vet or because I had a bad experience with one.

I would think that a vet's life - the schedule and the stress - would play a part in stalling relationships but am just guessing.

Well, vets are just.......people! Imagine they come in all stripes.

As far as women vets, maybe they just think female vets are some sort of hairy, dirt covered nerds? Science is incomprehensible to many people. Perhaps they're afraid you'll start speaking in gibberish one day. Out of my league, thank you very much.

Emergencies wrecking the love life? If the SO isn't a pet lover, I guess that could be an issue. Wouldn't be with me. Rather be eating dinner alone because of a pet emergency than a homicide.

Imagine it's the paycheck in some instances. I do know a carpenter married to a female ob/gyn. Must not worry him at all. Would some guys.

I think if the person is happy in what they're doing in their own lives, none of these things would matter, well, because they're happy!

I once had a chem teacher who really liked teaching (probably why she settled in a community college), was passionate about it, freely admitted she didn't understand some concepts until she had to teach them and frequently came to class with her black skirt covered in her Samoyed's hair! If I were a guy she would have been very interesting to me! Honest, hairy and passionate - what could be better than that!

I never dated a vet because I never thought I was enough: I guess is my answer and my problem.I mean look at you for example. You have written books on medicine and animals. You have an educational background that most people do not achieve.
That can be intimidating.

As far as women wanting a pet because of maternal instincts I am not sure, it may be somewhat true.

I have been married twice and both times it is always me that gave the medicine, walked the dogs in the snow, rain and sleet, fed them, trained them and do most of the care for them. My wives have been like children when it comes to pets, promising to help out, feed them, walk them but when it gets down to it those chores fall to me. I wonder if the other male readers have the same experience.

I am surprised that you are still out there looking though. You are a super fox. Brunettes are hotties.

Actually all the vets that write for petmd are beautiful women.

Are you doing crazy stuff or somethin? Maybe you are shaving the hair off your barbie dolls when you get mad or burning effigies of lovers? There has to be something you are not telling us.

I might suggest no more photo copies of your feelings sent to ex-boyfriends. Let him go and you might see you will be sending out different vibes.

Wow - I love all this discussion! :) I <3 you guys!

I can see it now! "Friday nights watch Jane Doe, DVM on the new season of Bachelorette" I would watch!
Moira Fitzgerald, RVT
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