Some days in the clinic, I’m just tired. It’s usually on those days when I’ve had about a dozen nearly identical conversations about the importance of clean teeth, heartworm prevention, or weight control. Sometimes it’s not though. Sometimes it’s just hard to get going and be enthusiastic after a vacation, or weekend, or lunch, or… Read More
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The Unfair Necessity of Euthanizing an Aggressive Dog
Over the years, I have euthanized hundreds of dogs and cats for a multitude of behavioral issues that made their life with their families unsustainable. The vast majority of them were young and physically healthy with the potential to live years longer. These families either tried behavior modifications unsuccessfully, attempted to find a safer home,… Read More
Top 5 Ways Technicians Fail Doctors
Drs Andy Roark and Dave Nicol speak candidly about the 5 ways technicians fail veterinarians. But let’s face it, number four is difficult for anyone to endure. [tweetthis]How #VetTechs fail #veterinarians [/tweetthis] Read More
How My Vet Tech Teachers Ruined My Tech Career
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
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