Compliance sounds like such a simple word, but unfortunately, that is all that stands between successfully managed pets versus a failure. A veterinarian is just an advocate for your pet. You are the one who is fully in charge of your pet’s life and treatment. One of the most frustrating things that a veterinarian deals… Read More
Should You Believe That Article You Just Read?
The Internet loves to sensationalize stories. It’s so easy to share these stories through Facebook and other social media platforms. It just takes one click and it is shared to friends and friends of friends and friends of their friends. It spreads like wildfire. But here is the problem… is it true? How often are… Read More
Why Veterinary Professionals Are Medical Professionals Too
Recently I was part of an argument in a comments section on Facebook. I told myself not to get involved but after seeing so many veterinary technicians and veterinarians beaming with pride regarding our profession I couldn’t sit back and not defend my colleagues. The medical community is vast- Human physicians, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, nurses,… Read More
10 Wrong Things Pet Owners Say About My Salary
“I bet I paid for this exam room.” “That’s a nice wedding ring, bet my dog’s bills paid for that.” “I bet you live in a giant mansion with all the money you have made off my cat.” “I put your kids through college.” “I paid for all those cruise vacations.” “Is that your Lexus… Read More
The Sad Truth About How Much I Care
I’m full of compassion. It hurts. It truly hurts. I’m not running out of it. I’m not failing to care about my job but I am running out of patience for people who should care and they don’t. As veterinarians, we constantly get told, “If you cared about my pet you would do it for… Read More
Should Low Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics Require Proof of Hardship?
Every town has one, sometimes two, low-cost spay/neuter clinics. These clinics do amazing work with the short amount of time they are open to the public. Most stock themselves with volunteers who work long hours and do not get paid for their time. The veterinarians they acquire may also be volunteers or make very little… Read More