SPF has gone to the dogs! In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark shares tips on how to protect your pet – especially those of the short-haired variety – from the sun.
They Offered to Pay for Veterinary Services With What?
Cash, check, credit or… what? Sometimes pet owners suggest some odd trades for veterinary services. While the DAR team agrees veterinary professionals should be compensated by traditional means, we had to laugh when asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to share some of their weirdest offers.
1. @mjrissmiller: I once went to someone’s house for nails and anal glands and was paid with a frozen turkey 😂
2. @kevlarknit: A mounted fish.
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3. @fionnthedwarfcat: A cheesecake for a (laceration) repair on a kitten.
4. @eepgirl_1979: We had a client want to change all of our lightbulbs for the vets cellphone number.
Have you been offered a strange barter for your services?
Tell us about it in the comments! Be sure to follow the @DrAndyRoark Instagram for your chance to be featured in a future post.
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.
These 5 Dogs Prove It’s #SunsOutTonguesOut Season
Summer is creeping closer. That means a long of #SunsOutTonguesOut on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. Check out five of our favs below if you need a quick smile.
1. A dynamic duo.
2. A golden moment.
3. Going swimmingly.
4. And the eyebrows are on fleek…
5. This one is for the birds…
Has your pup been enjoying the sun?
Share your pics on Instagram with the hashtag #HeyDrAndy. (Make sure your post is public!)
How To Ruin a Vet Tech’s Day in 5 Words
Vet techs: Could your day be ruined in just 5 words? We headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to find out. Here are the simple phrases you said would destroy your shift.
1. “Don’t worry, he doesn’t bite.” – @jax81
2. “I don’t believe in vaccines.” – @garzillovmd
3. “We’re gonna be short staffed.” – @keriannaaa
4. “Before you go, blocked cat…” @carolinablonde121
5. “The owner wants to restrain.” @vetwrapartist
6. “It is so quiet today.” @brittanyb0126
7. “Pug nail trim room one.” @_mrs_compton_
8. “But, someone on Facebook said…” @megoona914
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the DrAndyRoark.com editorial team.
5 Tips for Succeeding in Veterinary Medicine
Sometimes we need some inspiration. Luckily, the founding attendees of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference have 5 bits of advice to help you succeed in veterinary business.
1. Don’t fear change.
2. Realize the importance of your relationships.
3. The golden rule of vet med:
4. An important reminder…
5. Make your team extraordinary.
What’s your best bit of advice for succeeding in veterinary business?
Share yours in the comments below. Want free veterinary business CE? Click here to stay up-to-date with Uncharted Veterinary Conference.
Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.
8 Unique Veterinary Patients You Have to See
If there’s one thing the #HeyDrAndy hashtag on Instagram is proving, it’s that vet med isn’t all puppies and kittens. Check out the unique patients veterinary professionals around the world are sharing below!
1. Oh deer!
2. Ruling the roost.
3. Piggin’ out.
4. Bearin’ with it.
5. What a squirrelly little guy!
6. Slitherin’ in for an exam.
7. This is batty…
8. Just ducky!
Danielle is a former veterinary practice manager and the founder of SnoutSchool.com, a website dedicated to teaching veterinary hospitals to use social media effectively. You can get her 5 favorite social media tools here, or follow her on social media to see excessive photos of her Brussels Griffon. She’s @DanielleSnout on Snapchat, Instagram & Twitter.