Sometimes patients add something really unique to our lives. @meganhumkey shared a story with us on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram that has a pretty special ending. “My favorite patient was a German Shorthaired Pointer named Ranger.” via GIPHY “He was just in for annual vx, but he brought his human into my life.” via GIPHY “I ended up marrying… Read More
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Four Reasons Techs Leave the Field
I read an NAVTA article suggesting that the veterinary field isn’t short on technicians; rather, technicians are not staying in the field. Recent studies show that a newly licensed technician typically leaves the field after five years. The program for becoming a licensed technician is a two-year program. So after two years of schooling, paying… Read More
SuperVet’s Tips for Helping a Vomiting Dog
Dog get into table scraps at Thanksgiving dinner? Don’t worry – SuperVet is here to share tips to help a vomiting dog. Video courtesy of Vetstreet Read More
We Can Come Together and Support Each Other in Vet Med. Here’s How:
I’d like to start with an analogy. To put it in perspective for all of us medical people, it’s like kidney disease. Rarely is it caused by ethylene glycol or grape ingestion, it’s caused by a gradual loss of function and concentrating ability so subtle you don’t realize it is even happening. The diagnosis is… Read More
Why Are You Thankful to Work With Animals?
As we approach Thanksgiving, we headed to the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to ask veterinary professionals why they feel thankful to work with pets. Here’s what they had to say: “It makes me feel humble to help patients who cannot say the words ‘thank you.’” – @carriestem via GIPHY “They don’t bite as often as humans!” @stampin_nana… Read More
7 Ways Thank You Makes Us Better
How do you like to be appreciated at work? Think about it for a minute. This is a question that I ask everyone at the end of our interview. It’s a simple question really, with a straightforward answer. Thank you. That’s it! Most people want verbal recognition by someone thanking them for a job well… Read More