“Hello? It’s me. I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to meet.” Okay, so maybe it sounds better coming from Adele. But you know who else wants to meet? Your younger carefree self. For many of us in the veterinary field, that version of ourselves is lost. We find ourselves in a… Read More
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8 Epic Vet & Pet Tattoos You’ll Wish You Had
Tattoos allow people to carry a little piece of what matters to them around at all times. It’s no surprise that the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers had some amazing veterinary and pet-related ink to show off! 1. A seriously creative tribute to being an RVT. A photo posted by Vanessa (@racerx44) on Oct 21, 2016 at… Read More
How euthanizing my own cat changed me as a Vet Tech
Yesterday, I sent my childhood friend of 18 years over the rainbow bridge. I’ve lost pets before, but none since I started my career in veterinary medicine. I’ve come away from this experience as a changed Technician, and I believe it to be for the better. Here are just a few of the things that… Read More
Best of: Dr. Andy Roark Vet Tech Videos
Over the years, Dr. Andy Roark has created a fair share of videos about vet techs. To close out Veterinary Technician Week, we compiled some of our favorites here for you to watch. 1. The Top 10 Ways Vets Infuriate Technicians (Video courtesy of DVM360.com) 2. 5 Reasons You Should Thank a Vet Tech (Video… Read More
Our New Veterinarian Leaves Every Day for 30 Minutes…MY JAW DROPPED!
We recently hired a new doctor at our busy suburban practice outside of Philadelphia. We have 11 doctors, but one in particular was a part of something SHOCKING! Every day I noticed she would make a point of leaving the hospital, sometimes for 30 minutes…sometimes even for her entire 60-minute break time. I couldn’t take… Read More
These Inspiring Messages About Vet Techs Will Warm Your Heart
Being a vet tech can be a stressful and tough job. We want you to all know that your efforts are inspiring to those who surround you, so we headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. Here’s what some co-workers had to say about the amazing veterinary technicians they’re lucky enough to work with. A photo posted by… Read More