Can I be a SuperVet and have a Superlife? The latest Tweet from #SuperVet would suggest no, you can’t. @SupervetNF is a friend and colleague. I admire him for many reasons, but his latest tweet got me thinking. It said: “The patient always comes first, and that may be at the cost of your own… Read More
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Veterinary Superstitions (Friday the 13th is a laughing matter)
I ain’t afraid of no ghosts! Or broken mirrors, ladders, or black cats. Yes, these are some of the most common superstitions people have and I’m not afraid of any of them. But what does get me are the ones that we have in veterinary medicine. It seems that when any of these things happen,… Read More
5 Tips for Tiring Out Your Dog Indoors
Dogs need exercise, but it’s not always easy to get outdoors. Whether the weather is bad, you’re stuck in a 5th floor walkup, or you just don’t have time to get away, Dr. Andy Roark has five tips will help keep your dog active, even when you can’t get out to the park. Read More
The Crisis in Veterinary Medicine: Helplessness
A recent discussion about online reviews led me to an epiphany. I think much of the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine stems from feelings of helplessness. We are consistently at the mercy of others and feeling forced to act against our will. While some of these scenarios are just part of the job, there… Read More
6 Awkward Phone Moments Only Veterinary Professionals Will Get
Talking perfectly on the phone at work? Not realistic. Here are a few veterinary professionals that were willing to admit the blunders and – sometimes literal – hiccups they’ve experienced on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram. 1. When pets have human names… Me: “Hi this is Tiarah calling from Alta Vista Animal Hospital. Is Chelsea available?” Client: “Um yeah,… Read More
What Keeps Techs In the Field?
Some of you may have read a recent article I wrote “Four Reasons Techs Are Leaving the Field.” If you haven’t, I’ll give you the cliff notes version: Underutilization, low pay, compassion fatigue and toxic teammates and work environment are huge contributors to technicians deciding to find another field to work in. That article seemed… Read More