Veterinary medicine is comprised of a lot of different personality types. In many ways, it is why I love my job – I am surrounded by people of varying backgrounds, plenty of whom had entire previous careers before landing in an animal hospital. I was a dance major in college, who woulda thunk! However, the… Read More
The 5 Technicians You Will Meet At the Clinic
There, I Said It: Your Medical Records Stink
Welcome to There, I Said It- a column where we give you, the reader, a chance to get something off your chest in an anonymous fashion. Be it embarrassing, frustrating, or just something you didn’t want to admit out loud, it still might make someone else having a bad day feel just a bit better. If you… Read More
I Rejected the Perfect Adoption Family For the Wrong Reason
I read an interesting post today on my social media page. It said: “I continue to see rescues treat people in a way that will sadly keep irresponsible breeders and pet stores in business.” Before you judge that statement, this person is heavily into rescue. I’m involved with rescue and I have more friends… Read More
Canine Influenza: What You Need to Know Now
Cases of canine influenza have been seen from California to Massachusetts in the last year. The virus is a serious health risk and dog owners need to be aware and prepared. Here’s what you need to know to keep your dog safe, along with updated information about the virus and states where dogs have been affected…. Read More
What I Wish I’d Said to Dr. Paul Nicoletti
Last month I was at a veterinary conference in Orlando when I ran into Paul Nicoletti, DVM. His hair was thinner than I remember and he moved a little more slowly, but he still had his warm, magnetic smile. When he saw me, he cut across some heavy foot traffic with a spryness that was… Read More
How Being a Vet Makes Our Own Medical Choices Better and Worse
My Father was a talented physician. However, he spent his career in public health research and, as such, felt far removed from clinical medical practice. Growing up I always wished he could sign off on my requisite physical exam form for sports. He never obliged and always sent me straight to the pediatrician. Any… Read More