I’d like to start with an analogy. To put it in perspective for all of us medical people, it’s like kidney disease. Rarely is it caused by ethylene glycol or grape ingestion, it’s caused by a gradual loss of function and concentrating ability so subtle you don’t realize it is even happening. The diagnosis is… Read More
7 Ways Thank You Makes Us Better
How do you like to be appreciated at work? Think about it for a minute. This is a question that I ask everyone at the end of our interview. It’s a simple question really, with a straightforward answer. Thank you. That’s it! Most people want verbal recognition by someone thanking them for a job well… Read More
Intern Lessons: It Won’t Be Easy But It Will Be Worth It
Dr. Andy Roark spoke at my veterinary school graduation. I remember being inspired by his words; his advice and wishes for our future were so…right, so applicable, so funny. Now, I don’t remember anything he said. The first oh-so-challenging months of a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery have all but swept away… Read More
Elections Got You Down? Have Some Puppies
Well, the day we’ve been waiting for is finally here. No more political commercials! This has been a tough few months guys; as if practicing veterinary medicine isn’t hard enough, we’ve had to tiptoe around the landmines of a contentious election as well. Few things are worse than being stuck listening to a client’s tirade… Read More
Are You a Technician or a Nurse? Your Opinion Matters!
The National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) is seeking participants in the National Credential Initiative survey. The goal of NAVTA’s National Credential Initiative is to standardize the credential for our profession in terms of credentialing requirements, title, and scope of practice throughout the nation to unite the profession of veterinary technology. In the current… Read More
Why This Vet Doesn’t Want a Dog
Close your eyes and picture a veterinarian’s home life. What do you see? I bet that your scenario includes a menagerie of animals, including at least one dog, perhaps even a small farm or sanctuary. I’m willing to wager you are definitely not picturing someone with no pets at all. Clients and new acquaintances love… Read More