In this article we are going to get a little bit personal. Not telling you the color of my underwear personal, but close. In the past month or so I have had two run-ins with the hospital (human hospitals.) One was a scheduled elbow replacement that just took place, the other was a very unscheduled… Read More
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Happy Mother’s Day, You Rock Star
Whether you are a receptionist, technician, or veterinarian; whether you work full-time, part-time, or do relief work; whether your children are babies, in school, or graduated and on their own, being a mom in the veterinary field is especially challenging. Being a mom is a full-time, all-consuming job, but you also have a career that… Read More
Why I Lost a Patient, But I’m Still Glad We Tried
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
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