If you take a moment and think about it, I’ll bet you could start a long list of things you have learned about being a veterinary technician because of working through a global pandemic. Did you learn something about technology? Did you learn to communicate in new ways? It took me until now to see it, but I am a better veterinary technician because of the challenges of this year. There’s no way I can describe our universal experience, but I want to share my story because I have something important to remind you of – it’s okay to not know everything about vet med! Read More
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Resilience In a Time of Uncertainty
There is no doubt that the last few months have been incredibly difficult for all of us. From having to pivot not only in our personal lives but for many of us, also our professional lives, the last few months have tried and tested most of us! Read More
What Do COVID and Palm Trees Have in Common?
Are you a person who thrives on routine? Someone who enjoys the comfort of a day to day regiment that is predictable and somewhat comforting? I am! I have worked in the same location for almost 20 years, I drive the same way to work every day, I eat the same thing for lunch daily (I do change it up about every 2 years). I know I am plain vanilla, predictable, robotic me. This predictability annoys some, amuses others, and makes the closet control addict secretly happy knowing they are not alone. Read More
With Shelters Clearing Out, We Need to Talk About Pet Insurance
There’s an ongoing trend in the pet adoption space that started when Hurricane Katrina occurred and so many pets were left homeless: the southern states continually have a large surplus of shelter animals — often pit bulls and pit bull-type breeds — and the northern states have high adoption rates. Read More
Ode to the Retractable Leash
As a puppy bounded into the office, their owner several yards away. The pup walked up to another dog then began to play. The other dog was scared and growled as the pup would flip and skip. And like many other scared animals, the dog gave the pup a nip. Read More
There I Said It: What Happened to Common Courtesy?
Courtesy: The showing of politeness in one’s attitude and behavior toward others. I am only one person. The world does not revolve around me. I am a small part of this universe. I was raised to be polite and respect others’ time and schedules. My mom taught me that it’s better to show up a… Read More