Perhaps in no other societal system [The United States of America] is this positive view of codependent behavior more evident than in the health care system. The health profession, with its emphasis on devotion to the care of others, is an ideal medium for the expression of the codependent person. It has been purported that… Read More
Are We a Community of Codependents?
What Goes Through a Vet’s Head When You Walk In Without an Appointment
Veterinary medicine is an exciting field with every day being different from all the others. You never know what’s going to happen, and that’s part of the reason I signed up for this job. Most veterinary clinics are happy to schedule you an appointment to address your pet’s preventative health care needs as well as… Read More
When No One Likes Your Rotten Cupcakes
I want you to imagine a scenario. Let’s say you’re in charge of bringing snacks for an annual work party. You decide to make your favorite cupcakes. You spend hours gathering ingredients, mixing them together, toiling away at a hot oven. You take your culinary vision to the clinic get together and everyone takes one…. Read More
Are You Damaging Your Veterinary Reputation?
Have you ever taken a step back and wondered what others think about you as a colleague? Do you consider yourself kind, giving, patient, considerate of others, and respectful or is it all about you, everyone else be damned? Most of us would say that we don’t care what others think but in reality, you… Read More
These 11 Moments Show What It Means to Work in Vet Med
Here at DrAndyRoark.com, we want to help show off the behind-the-scenes of working in veterinary medicine. To do this, we’re asking veterinary professionals to hashtag their Instagram photos with #HeyDrAndy. Check out some of the heartwarming initial submissions below! 1. @jmitchellx The best way to end a long, chaotic, stressful week, is a puppy visit 😍… Read More
There, I Said It: Stop Pretending This is OK
In three years of residency, I’ve lost two friends to suicide; one former coworker, and one classmate. I wasn’t permitted to go to either funeral due to clinical obligations. The experiences prompted me to write the following: Stop pretending that a normal work schedule is five consecutive 12 hr work days, not counting on-call responsibilities…. Read More