My dad was a coach. I spent countless hours by his side as I was growing up, first as the water boy and then as a player. Until recently, I didn’t understand how the lessons he taught me through years of sports have directly affected my professional life. After retiring from a long career in… Read More
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What Pets Bring to Mother’s Day
“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” –Helen Keller I read a beautiful post today by Dr. Jessica Vogelsang (pawcurious.com) about the relationship between her terminally ill mother and her Golden Retriever during the last months of her mother’s life. Her words… Read More
Spays Really Are a Matter of Life and Death
The following are true stories. *Names have been changed to protect the furry and innocent. The past few months have brought up a few emotional challenges as a veterinarian. But none more difficult than those cases and patients whose problems could have been avoided. On more than one occasion, technicians that I work with and… Read More
The Grass Isn’t Always Grass on the Other Side
Okay, first of all, I am not sure if this blog is going to resonate with everyone. It could be one for the neurotic geeks. People like me. The ones who have a lot of themselves and their identities wrapped up in being a veterinarian. The ones who want their jobs to be perfect. When… Read More
Top 5 Ways Veterinary Technicians Fail Doctors
There is no doubt that veterinary technicians do a lot to keep veterinarians on track and hospitals running smoothly. No one is perfect, though. In this DVM360.com video, Drs. Andy Roark & Dave Nicol investigate the ways vet techs fail vets. 5. Techs fail to read vets minds. via GIPHY | Full video on DVM360.com 4…. Read More
The Best Way to Save Money at the Vet Starts Here
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