Not all vet techs are created equal. I don’t mean this to belittle anyone, or for it to be a bad thing. It’s just a fact. We all start out in this field because we love animals (and very obviously not because we love money), but the paths we take lead to very different clinics and… Read More
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Why I Don’t Want To Be A ‘Technician’
A conversation I had a few days ago on an Uber ride home started with a common question on what I do for a living. I replied “I am veterinary technician”. Insert awkward pause here… “It’s like a nurse, for animals.” I said, as my excitement from attending a meeting on the future… Read More
Why You Need to Thank a Vet Tech Today
Veterinarians get a lot of credit for keeping pets healthy, but veterinary technicians are often the unsung heroes behind the scenes. If you haven’t hugged a vet tech recently (or respectfully shaken his or her hand) here are a few reasons you should get to it. [tweetthis]Looking for another reason to give… Read More
A Veterinarian’s Guide to Infuriating Technicians
Hey veterinarians, good news! Dr. Andy Roark presents a fool-proof guide to keeping your technicians irritated for the whole day! No need to thank us, just make sure you do number six frequently and with gusto! [tweetthis]How to annoy the #VetTechs in your practice [/tweetthis] Read More
Should You Treat a Patient as if it Were Your Own Pet?
Should a veterinarian treat a patient as if the pet were her own? Last year I was asked to do just this by clients I had just met. But making decisions as if a pet is your own is hard thing to do. What I may choose for my pet may not be right for… Read More
Why Practice and Family Aren’t Enough
My wife and I are having a really stressful week. You see, she has taken up curling (you know, the Olympic sport that looks like shuffleboard on a hockey rink), and she’s practicing like mad for a big tournament. Meanwhile, over at the improv comedy club, I’m coaching nine amateur comedians for their upcoming performance… Read More