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Two years ago in an emergency situation, I met my vet and he has changed my life. The things I  learned from Dr. Jason Sweitzer and the entire staff at Conejo Valley Veterinary Hospital have given me incredible insight into the world of veterinary medicine and fueled my passion for not just the science but… Read More

From tulips to azaleas, there are several plants that can be poisonous to dogs. In this episode of Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark covers 10 plants to watch out for. Take an extra step toward being prepared. Go to Petplan.com now to get a FREE pet insurance quote for your pet! Read More

In every walk of life one thing is guaranteed. Mistakes will be made. This is true in so many professions, but in veterinary medicine can be be considered almost taboo.  We’re a field of overachievers. Type A personalities. Perfectionists. That doesn’t stop mistakes from happening in this field. But it does magnify the effect they… Read More

Veterinary school can get a little… messy. @docbeach97 shared this story on the @DrAndyRoark Instagram to remind us to always laugh it off. (Even when “it” is all over our face). I was in a bovine theriogenology palpation lab… via GIPHY  As I was removing my arm from the cow, it farted and sprayed fecal material… Read More

On August 24, 2016, a fear of mine became a reality. I have had this fear ever since veterinary technicians set out to explore our options in uniting our title and possibly being called “Veterinary Nurses”. “I’m sorry lady-at-the-vet, but you are not a nurse.” On a popular nursing blog, a registered nurse (RN) posted… Read More

We know that not everyone spends as much time online as we do, but we also know you still want to be up to date on the latest veterinary and animal news. You just need to do it fast. Enter: Too Long Didn’t Read, which is a brief summary of some of the more interesting articles to cross our… Read More