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
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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
On Happiness & Joy in Veterinary Medicine
“If we look and think that we should be snuggling puppies and kittens all day, we’re always going to feel like our lives are not where they should be.” Watch as Dr. Andy Roark highlights what it means to feel joy and happiness in veterinary medicine. Read More
There, I Said It: I’m Your Friend, But Do Your Damn Job
Working in a veterinary hospital poses some unique situations that may not be experienced in other workplace settings. You have a freezer you don’t keep food in, random body fluid stains appear on your clothing, and you can go from happy to sad and right back in a matter of minutes. You also might find… Read More