Stereotypes. We all encounter them every day; from strangers we pass on the street, from clients we see in the clinic, from colleagues at work. Most of us don’t think of being stereotyped by our family, but even within our own homes, stereotypes flourish. We’re the pretty one or the smart one, the funny one… Read More
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What I Learned from Quitting
Years ago, I felt burned out at my job and so I quit. It was a hard thing for me to do. I’m not really a quitter; I always push harder and do more. I just didn’t feel like I was making a difference no matter what I did. During my last few weeks there,… Read More
This Stuff Freaks Me Out, Too
Last year, I started a veterinary conference for butt-kicking, positive-vibe-creating, happiness-in-vet-practice-finding veterinary business nerds. So far, we’ve had two of these conferences and the third is coming up fast. Before each one of these events, I have gotten similar messages from people who are about to attend. Essentially, they say: “Don’t tell anyone, but I’m… Read More
Why Veterinarians Should Aspire to Be Like Technicians
I love my technicians. They are the most amazing people and have skills that combine every single specialization in the human nursing field. They don’t get paid enough, in my opinion, and deserve more respect than most clients give them. They are the people we should aspire to be like. When I was fifteen I… Read More
The Veterinary Technician I Never Got to Thank
As we begin the celebration for Vet Tech Week, I was reminded of the technician who made me the technician I am today. When I started in this field as a kennel attendant, progressed to a veterinary assistant, and then became a baby technician there was a technician who inspired me. I was very green… Read More
Our Clients DO Listen, but are Your Consults Two-Way?
I am all too aware of the need to communicate in a way that my clients can understand as well as process the information delivered. This is vital if they are to ultimately feel comfortable making any kind of decision about their pet’s healthcare. After all, it might literally be a life or death decision… Read More