Here’s a tip to save thousands in veterinary fees: It starts before you even bring the dog home. Pet owners are commonly concerned about the high cost of veterinary care. There are many reasons for those costs, but I am not here to justify any of them. What I will do is point out some… Read More
The Real Truth About Suicide
I just heard about another veterinarian committing suicide and I’m torn between wanting to cry (I did) and scream (I haven’t yet). I had so much to tell him. That I too have touched the dark night of my soul more than once. That I too have considered suicide (more than once). That one of my… Read More
Are You a Client Shamer?
We have opportunities in this field to choose whether to take the road to positivity or the road to negativity. One of these daily choices is how we perceive our clients- and it’s important to remember that it is a choice. It’s very easy to become jaded and bitter; we deal with tragic events daily. Many predicaments are… Read More
What a Cookie Taught Me About Compassion
Does Hilton have the best customer service, hire the right people or are there just nice people in this world? I heard the words I never wished to hear again: “Your Mother has had a brain bleed. We recommend she be transported to the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital of Neurosciences and……” I am sure he… Read More
There, I Said It: I Need Someone to Care For Me
Welcome to There, I Said It- a column where we give you, the reader, a chance to get something off your chest in an anonymous fashion. Be it embarrassing, frustrating, or just something you didn’t want to admit out loud, it still might make someone else having a bad day feel just a bit better. If you… Read More
Who Am I Fooling? Imposter Syndrome in Veterinary Medicine
I have a recurring dream. I’m back in school and finals are coming up. I haven’t been to class once all semester. I haven’t read a single book, taken a single quiz or submitted a single paper. I know nothing about the topic and I need to ace the final to have a shot at… Read More