I lost a patient today, a sweet little critter who was very well loved by his family. He was an older rabbit who died during surgery. I knew he was a poor anesthetic candidate. Rabbits don’t tolerate anesthesia well, especially when they are geriatric. In spite of this, I did the procedure anyway. I felt… Read More
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I Like Big Guts and I Cannot Lie
I heart science. It’s a huge part of why I’m in this field. I like that there are causes and effects and rules and explanations. I’m a total fangirl when it comes to evidence-based medicine and I geek out over a good math equation. I have also developed a passion for emergency medicine and triage…. Read More
What The Goonies Teaches Us About Vet Med
I am undyingly passionate about providing support for those in the field struggling in a toxic work environment. I run a Facebook group with the intent of being there for those in the field who need an outlet. I have spent the last two years of my life listening to people tell me about working… Read More
How Your Pet Touches Your Veterinary Team
In 10 years of working as a veterinary technician, I’ve helped care for thousands of patients. Each one is special, but I think most of my veterinary colleagues would agree that there are a handful of pets that stick in your memory forever. One case in particular from 2008 comes to mind often; every… Read More
My Secret Trick to Handling Difficult Clients
Every veterinarian knows the feeling. The sinking pit feeling that you get when a certain client shows up on the schedule, or calls with a legitimate illness concern with their favorite pet. Its not that we don’t want to do our job or that we dislike the animal. It’s the client. They are in one… Read More
The Sad Truth About How Much I Care
I’m full of compassion. It hurts. It truly hurts. I’m not running out of it. I’m not failing to care about my job but I am running out of patience for people who should care and they don’t. As veterinarians, we constantly get told, “If you cared about my pet you would do it for… Read More