Vet Tech Week is a time to acknowledge and show that you appreciate us. We don’t always need pizza or fancy gifts to make us feel like we are appreciated. Sometimes just acknowledging the work we do and that we are part of what makes your clinic great is enough. We want to feel valued… Read More
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5 Reasons to be Proud You’re a Vet Tech
Veterinary technician, vet nurse, CVT, RVT, LVT… No matter how your role is defined, it matters. To celebrate #VetTechWeek, we headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to find out why YOU are proud to be a vet tech. 1. Because pets need a voice. @nebacon: I am proud to be the voice for the animals who can’t… Read More
Quiz: What Football Position Would Your Pet Play?
Fall means two things: pumpkin spice everything and football! (Okay, fine – also pretty leaves on trees… and tick season. Ugh.) But let’s go back to football for a second. Have you ever thought about what role your pet might play on a football team? Sometimes it seems pretty obvious – I once had a dog… Read More
Top Five Things GPs can do to Work With a Specialist
I am a veterinary surgical oncologist at a teaching institution. I’ve also spent three years in general practice and feel like I have a good relationship with my RDVMs (referring veterinarians), but recently, I read some things that have suggested some animosity between these two groups. And so, we decided to try to come together. Here are… Read More
Top Internet Pet Myths… Debunked!
There’s a lot of great information on the Internet, but there are also plenty of myths. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark debunks some common ones. Want more information about your pet’s health? Subscribe to the Cone of Shame YouTube channel for more! Read More
Why This Vet Doesn’t Want a Dog
Close your eyes and picture a veterinarian’s home life. What do you see? I bet that your scenario includes a menagerie of animals, including at least one dog, perhaps even a small farm or sanctuary. I’m willing to wager you are definitely not picturing someone with no pets at all. Clients and new acquaintances love… Read More