“Clients have such unreasonable expectations…” If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard that, I’d be a gazillionaire. I can’t argue with you, they do have expectations and sometimes they are also unreasonable: A client wanting you to call them with bloodwork results. Reasonable. A client who wants to keep you on the… Read More
Why You Should Call Out Unreasonable Pet Owner Expectations
Are We Failing Dogs?
Do we owe dogs anything other than a roof over their heads and meals? Here’s a quick run down of some of the things these intelligent and willing animals do for us: Work as service dogs, including for vision-impaired, diabetic, and epileptic people Serve as emotional-support and therapy animals Work in our military and… Read More
5 Things You’ll Learn in Veterinary Medicine
1) Veterinary medicine will make you stronger. Try having an angry client yelling obscenities in your face and telling you what a horrible person you are. I am not that heartless, uncaring person. But you telling me that I am has given me a thicker skin. It has pushed me to let things roll off… Read More
Quitting is Not Failure
I met a young technician once who was at the end of her rope at work: “I work with three doctors, and they’re out of control!” she said, desperate to get some advice. “They hate each other and now they refuse to work together. They won’t even take phone calls from clients who aren’t ‘theirs.’”… Read More
Work at A Vet Clinic? These Strange Things Are Likely in Your Purse
As a veterinary professional, you encounter a lot of strange, gross and obscure things throughout your work day. That’s all a normal part of the job… until you bring something interesting home with you. We asked the @DrAndyRoark Instagram followers to share the weirdest thing they’ve found in their scrub pockets or purse. 1. Poop. A… Read More
Humans of the Clinic: Dr. Sy
Welcome back to Humans of the Clinic, our newest column at DrAndyRoark.com. Our goal is to feature a person you know through your work who inspires you in any way great or small; it can be anyone- a co-worker, a client, a teacher, a mentor, an employee, some guy you see out in the parking… Read More