Before scrolling down and reading the blog below (where you will discover many truths about gluten), I want you to take a few moments to think about what exactly gluten is. I’m not asking you to think about what foods contain gluten. I’m also not asking you to think about what symptoms are caused in… Read More
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Are You a Model or a Martyr?
It is one of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to instilling wellness into the veterinary profession… veterinary care providers who would rather be a martyr than model good behavior for their colleagues and staff. I’ve seen it all too often: the veterinarian who always stays late to see the end-of-the-day emergency, the technician… Read More
Why Your Lunch is a Really Big Deal
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
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