Travel Nursing Tips – Got Pets
Oct 31st, 2010 | By fred | Category: Travel Nursing ArticlesSeveral of us travel nurses have pets that we love and cherish and just cannot do without. When we take on a travel nursing assignment, it can be a hassle to bring your pet with you.
I myself have a mangy cat that scratches me at least once a month and does nothing but lay next to the window and makes purring sounds. Despite it all, I love that old fur ball and I take him with me on every nursing assignment I get.
It’s not always easy to bring your pet along but these helpful tips will help you make traveling arrangements for your furry traveling companion a lot easier.
- Make sure that your pet has all of his shots up-to-date at all times and that you have a copy of his paperwork from your vet as airlines will require those.
- Get your pet used to his carrier, so as often as possible, bring him along with you on errands and place him in his carrier. If you have a big dog that you can’t carry around, do not leave in your car in hot weather!
- When you look for your travel nursing housing, please make sure that you let your representative know about it. You may have to pay a pet deposit yourself.
- If you are traveling by air, it helps to place in your pet carrier an item with your scent in it like an old shirt or even a sock.
- If your pet is a picky eater, try and bring a few ounces of his regular food in case you are not able to find it right away in your new temporary home.