Veterinarians are a tough crowd. We are high-achieving, motivated, soft-hearted smart people who put a lot of emphasis on getting it right. Who doesn’t do a happy dance when you confirm the Demodex case you diagnosed from 30-feet away as it walked in the door? And who doesn’t kick themselves and bemoan the missed radiographic… Read More
About Jessica Taylor, DVM
The Biscuit Rule of Effective Teamwork
Have you ever had a really good biscuit? I mean the kind that are fluffy, steamy, pillows from heaven and perfect under gravy, with some apple butter, or even stolen off the stovetop before time to leave for the potluck. Now, I know I am going a little too southern for some, but biscuits are… Read More
My Four Favorite Stress Busters
We all have those days. The ones that start out crazy and get worse from there. Where the receptionist slides up next to you and hesitantly tells you a client called and is on their way with a pet that has been vomiting for four days, they are leaving to go out of town tomorrow,… Read More
Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Tell Your Vet (but Should!)
1. You forgot to give the heartworm pill…again! Life gets busy – we understand! When you come in and tell us you still have pills at home, we already know that the math doesn’t add up. We can see when you last purchased it. But, please, don’t be afraid to tell us – here is… Read More
Your Job Is What You Do, Not Who You Are
Love what you do! This wonderful adage is passed down to bright-eyed college students and aspiring professionals every day. How many people get to achieve this goal? As veterinarians, we are often told how lucky we are. How can we be dissatisfied when we get to play with puppies and kittens all day? How bad… Read More