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On August 24, 2016, a fear of mine became a reality. I have had this fear ever since veterinary technicians set out to explore our options in uniting our title and possibly being called “Veterinary Nurses”. “I’m sorry lady-at-the-vet, but you are not a nurse.” On a popular nursing blog, a registered nurse (RN) posted… Read More

We know that not everyone spends as much time online as we do, but we also know you still want to be up to date on the latest veterinary and animal news. You just need to do it fast. Enter: Too Long Didn’t Read, which is a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More

When people learn that I am in veterinary school their faces light up and they say, “Wow! Good for you!” I live in a college town with an excellent vet school, so they assume this is where I go when they ask the next question: “Here at in town?” This is the part I dread…. Read More

What can you do if your dog has a hot spot? Those patches of red, irritated skin might not seem like much, but many of these cases can require attention from your veterinarian. Here are some tips on what to do if your dog has a hot spot. Subscribe to the Cone of Shame channel… Read More

Just this weekend, I read a piece on CNN by a meterologist who had, for years, been on the “nah” side of the climate change debate. He posted a somewhat apologetic piece stating that, “You know, now that I’ve thought about it, I think I was wrong. Climate change is real, and here’s the data… Read More

Veterinary school is full of experiences and stories. On Instagram, @mwmillerdvm shared one that reminds us of a simple fact: You never know what to expect in vet med. “I’m tall.” via GIPHY  “I was looking forward to actually being eye to eye with my patients on my equine rotation.” via GIPHY  “Instead, I got assigned… Read More