As a trauma survivor, I live with C-PTSD. It is a little different than PTSD but the impact on my daily life is similar. The C stands for complex or chronic and it gets put there when the traumatic event wasn’t singular, when it was long term, like growing up in a war zone. One… Read More
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The Top 5 Emergencies Vets See on the Fourth of July
Backyard barbecues, pool parties, picnics and fireworks shows might be fun for us humans on the Fourth of July holiday, but, we know they are not necessarily a good time for our pets. There are so many hazards related to the holiday that we decided to ask the veterinary professionals in the Uncharted Veterinary Conference… Read More
The Singing Vet Student You Have To Hear!
Thought you knew what vet students dream about? Think again! Dr. Moore is a third year Veterinary student with a hilarious sense of humor. Make sure to check him out on Facebook and Instagram! Read More
Does Bullying End at the Bus Stop or Just Begin?
Recently I had the realization that not everyone you are going to meet in your life will be nice to you. I suppose part of me had always known this, but a recent event hurt my heart more than I ever expected. I am not just a veterinary technician and a practice manager, I am… Read More
There, I Said it: I’m Sorry I Judged You
A client came into the clinic with her ancient dog for an appointment. Fluffy really needed to cross the Rainbow Bridge… like, two months before. This dog was receiving subcutaneous fluids for renal failure, and the owner insisted that the poor creature was still running and frolicking at home. We all found this hard to… Read More
Why We Should Stop Trying for a Perfect Euthanasia
Talking with other veterinarians about hospice is something I do every day. I’m in a Facebook group online called Veterinarian Palliative Medicine, and I can be happy for hours comparing notes and techniques with my colleagues, knowing they will understand my struggles. Recently we had a heartfelt discussion about getting over the anxiety of providing… Read More