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 via GIPHY 2. “I don’t believe in vaccines.” – @garzillovmd via GIPHY 3. “We’re gonna be… Read More
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… Read More
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! A post shared by Laura Mello (@lmmello) on Apr 5, 2017 at 9:08pm PDT 2. Ruling the roost…. Read More
How to Survive A Veterinary Conference
Last weekend was the first annual Uncharted Veterinary Conference in Greenville, SC. The #UVC2017 hashtag on Instagram definitely confirmed something: the attendees knew how to survive a veterinary conference! 1) Pick a gorgeous location. Had a great stay at the Westin this weekend. #hotel #historic #UVC2017 A post shared by Daniel Todd (@thebugmandan) on Apr 9,… Read More
These 11 Moments Show What It Means to Work in Vet Med
Here at DrAndyRoark.com, we want to help show off the behind-the-scenes of working in veterinary medicine. To do this, we’re asking veterinary professionals to hashtag their Instagram photos with #HeyDrAndy. Check out some of the heartwarming initial submissions below! 1. @jmitchellx The best way to end a long, chaotic, stressful week, is a puppy visit 😍… Read More
There, I Said It: Stop Pretending This is OK
In three years of residency, I’ve lost two friends to suicide; one former coworker, and one classmate. I wasn’t permitted to go to either funeral due to clinical obligations. The experiences prompted me to write the following: Stop pretending that a normal work schedule is five consecutive 12 hr work days, not counting on-call responsibilities…. Read More