Some days in the clinic, I’m just tired. It’s usually on those days when I’ve had about a dozen nearly identical conversations about the importance of clean teeth, heartworm prevention, or weight control. Sometimes it’s not though. Sometimes it’s just hard to get going and be enthusiastic after a vacation, or weekend, or lunch, or… Read More
Top 5 Ways Technicians Fail Doctors
Drs Andy Roark and Dave Nicol speak candidly about the 5 ways technicians fail veterinarians. But let’s face it, number four is difficult for anyone to endure. [tweetthis]How #VetTechs fail #veterinarians [/tweetthis] Read More
Mystery Solved! How Vet Techs Get It All Done
For years we’ve wondered – how do veterinary technicians handle a dozen tasks at once? At last, we have our answer, and they’re not going to be happy the secret is out. [tweetthis]Vet team secrets revealed: How technicians get it all done [/tweetthis] Read More
Why You Need to Thank a Vet Tech Today
Veterinarians get a lot of credit for keeping pets healthy, but veterinary technicians are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. If you haven’t hugged a vet tech recently (or respectfully shaken his or her hand) here are a few reasons you should get to it. [tweetthis]Looking for another reason to give… Read More
A Veterinarian’s Guide to Infuriating Technicians
Hey veterinarians, good news! Dr. Andy Roark presents a fool-proof guide to keeping your technicians irritated for the whole day! No need to thank us, just make sure you do number six frequently and with gusto! [tweetthis]How to annoy the #VetTechs in your practice [/tweetthis] Read More
Why Practice and Family Aren’t Enough
My wife and I are having a really stressful week. You see, she has taken up curling (you know, the Olympic sport that looks like shuffleboard on a hockey rink), and she’s practicing like mad for a big tournament. Meanwhile, over at the improv comedy club, I’m coaching nine amateur comedians for their upcoming performance… Read More