I often think of the things that drove me from private practice. The unpredictable hours, physical strain, abusive and manipulative people all played a part in my decision to limit the time I spend in the clinic. Like most associates and relief veterinarians, I had fantasies about what I would change if I owned a… Read More
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Quiz: What Classic Halloween Costume Should Your Pet Wear?
Halloween is right around the corner, but if you haven’t quite finalized your costume choice, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered… at least when it comes to what costume your pet should wear. Your costume? Hey, how about going as a veterinarian? And let’s take a moment for some Real Talk here. No matter what… Read More
What a Four Year Old Taught Me About Vet Med
“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
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