By Anonymous You do not want make the moms angry. Here is the reality of working in a majority female medical profession: 1 – A lot of us are mothers 2 – We are required to get continuing education So, a decent percentage of us at any time need to feed… Read More
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What Jerry Rice and Football Taught Me About Vet Med
“But if I have one single regret about my career standing here today, it’s that I never took the time to enjoy it. I swear to God this is true because I was always working.” Jerry Rice, NFL wide receiver, in his Hall of Fame speech at Canton, Ohio, August 2010. For the… Read More
‘Tis the Season For…….Euthanasia?
We all know that there are people who don’t enjoy the holidays. But did you know that veterinary staff members often dread the holiday season? Why? Well, there’s an odd phenomenon that starts anywhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving and sometimes drags on through March or April – the euthanasia explosion. There are lots of reasons… Read More
My Dog Is Not a Petting Zoo
My dog is my constant companion. I take him everywhere with me. I choose restaurants based on their patio and dog/patio policy. He is one of the joys of my life. I love him unreasonable amounts. He is awesome. I could go on. I will go on, later. What he is not, however, is a… Read More
Got a patient with the squirts? Think twice about chicken and rice!
Poor Hershey is having a rough weekend and, as a result, your own weekend is about to get a lot more interesting. There is a stench coming from his exam room that promises to clear out your clinic’s waiting area. He’s already managed to create a Jackson Pollock painting on the exam room wall using… Read More
Here’s How I’m Celebrating Vet Tech Week Just a Little Differently This Year
I love vet tech week because, if only for one week, so many techs feel appreciated. But then I remember that there are some clinics that don’t celebrate. There are some technicians that never get to hear how awesome they are or that what they are doing matters. One of the biggest problems we have… Read More