The heartworm talk The flea talk The vaccine talk The allergy talk The dental talk The weight talk If you’ve been in small animal private practice for more than a year, you’ve probably lost track of the number of times you’ve had each of these talks. Many of us give every one of these “presentations”… Read More
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Your Dog Ate Weed – A Musical Message
When a dog has consumed marijuana, it can be challenging to find the right song to sing to the client. Luckily, the Songstress of the Veterinary World, Kelsey Beth RVT, has given us the perfect song for the moment. So pull out your acoustic guitar and let the medical magic happen. *Remember, if your dog… Read More
I’m Insecure But That’s OK. For Now.
Everyone says that your first job out of school is the most important. It “sets the standard for how you practice throughout your career.” When I was in vet school, I knew exactly what my first job would be. I would work at a multi-doctor practice owned by one of my excellent mentors. I’d always… Read More
No Pet Should Die on His Own is a Myth
Ali was a beautiful golden retriever with a large liver mass in her abdomen. She had seen both her regular veterinarian and the local specialists prior to my visit with her. Her owner wanted her to be comfortable, and was open to euthanasia if he could not make her comfortable. She was already on some… Read More
3 Reasons Great Vets Get Awful Reviews
There’s a growing trend among outstanding, caring, compassionate veterinarians around the world, and it’s not accessorizing for fall with jaunty cat-themed scarves (although I’m really pushing that and hope it will take off). More and more veterinarians I know and respect are getting skewered in online reviews. These are people who give their all to… Read More
For Best Results, Shut Your Mouth
I learned about the effectiveness of silence from my first boss. I’ll be honest with you – he scared me to death. It took me the better part of a year to call him by his first name. Part of the intimidation factor was his silence. He would ask me a question, I would answer… Read More