The Deathly Hallows are some of the most legendary magical items in the Harry Potter world. These powerful objects were foretold to make someone the “Master of Death” by obtaining all three. This made me wonder… if Veterinary Deathly Hallows exist, could we harness their power to become a “Vet Med Master of Death” without… Read More
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Lessons From a Turtle Butt
Last Sunday night I reluctantly received a lesson in compassion, generosity, and servant leadership from a turtle; a box turtle with most of her insides hanging out of her backside. I had experienced an unusually busy weekend “off work” tending to a remodeling contractor, out-of-town family and an ill family member across town. Sunday evening,… Read More
Financial Self-Care in Veterinary Medicine
What sort of activities do you envision when you hear the words “self-care?” Maybe it’s a walk in the woods or meditation? A day at the spa or a round of golf? Playing with the kids or taking a vacation. Catching up on your favorite shows? Sure, these activities can provide relief from anxiety and… Read More
Trust Us, Please
Everyone who works in the veterinary profession for any amount of time has heard that “vets are only in it for the money” or that we are in cahoots with pet food and pharmaceutical companies and get kickbacks for recommending their products. But those opinions are far from the truth. We know that our clients… Read More
The Missing Piece of Preventative Care
I hate talking about money. I mean, don’t get me wrong, I can geek out over portfolio diversity and the power of compound interest. But when it comes to the clinic, I’d be happy to never say a word about money again. Most veterinary professionals I know would agree with me. Talking to clients about finances… Read More
Compartmentalization: Does It Help or Hurt Vet Med?
I took a dry eraser and wiped the patient’s name off the whiteboard. I neatly filed their treatment sheet in their medical record. Moments before I heard the owners sobbing in the exam room down the hall. Hours before I had changed my patients bedding, pet them and kindly syringe-fed them. I knew they were… Read More