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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

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

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

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

Sometimes we need some inspiration. Luckily, the founding attendees of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference have 5 bits of advice to help you succeed in veterinary business. 1. Don’t fear change. 2. Realize the importance of your relationships. 3. The golden rule of vet med: 4. An important reminder… 5. Make your team extraordinary. What’s your… Read More

There is a goat that lives on a farm that is thousands of acres. The goat’s purpose is to serve as a roping practice animal for a teenaged girl who does rodeo. When he is not doing that, which is not very often, he is housed in a horse stall, 24 hours a day, 7… Read More