Can we talk about lunch for a moment? I know, I know: “Ha! What’s that!?” Lunch – or its lack thereof – is treated as some sort of insolvable problem in veterinary medicine: “That’s just the way the work is”, “Animals don’t get sick to schedule.” There are busy and stressful days in… Read More
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Vet School: As Told by Beyoncé
Queen B understands it all, even veterinary school. Enjoy this veterinary parody of Beyoncé songs presented by the 2017 Oklahoma State CVHS Orientation & Leadership Experience Team. Read More
Ep 4: Let’s Talk Cruciate Injuries with Dr. Jennifer L. Wardlaw
Have questions about cruciate injuries? From how to prevent them to how to treat them, Drs. Andy Roark and Jennifer Wardlaw cover all the bases in this Facebook live session. (Notes available below the video). CLICK HERE FOR THE NOTES Read More
I Was Wrong About the Worst Part of My Job
A year ago, today, I wrote an article about “giving your all to euthanasia”. The article gave comfort to many, including owners. In this article, I stated that “euthanasia can be the hardest part of my job.” As a technician, yes, euthanasia can really wear on my soul. When you have euthanized the third, fourth… Read More
Why Poor People Should Have Pets Without Judgment
I grew up with my older brother in a low-income household headed by a single mother. We were a family of animal lovers and I decided at an early age I wanted to pursue veterinary medicine. When we finally moved into a home with a yard I begged for us to get a dog. Finally,… Read More
The 5 Dr. Seuss Characters in Your Clinic & Why You Need Them
Working in a veterinary clinic requires everyone to have devotion, ethics, and a sense of humor. It really does bring together people from all walks of life into a wubbulous melting pot. Yes, wubbulous because every vet clinic can be like stepping into a new story of the world of Dr. Seuss. No clinic is… Read More