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Life With Clients

Why We Fail Pets When We Judge Pet Owners

July 18, 2015 by Dr. Andy Roark Community

Years ago, I worked for a small animal clinic in Fleming Island, Florida. The area was becoming more developed, but there was still a lot of rural area around, with a majority of old country folks living there. Our clinic saw mostly dogs and cats, with birds and exotics making up the balance. One day,… Read More

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Stop Counting Victories in Saved Lives

July 15, 2015 by Dr. Andy Roark Community

Several days ago, a client was waiting for a procedure to be finished on her “therapy cat,” which she can’t be separated from. Interpret that how you will, but it’s safe to say this client would fall into the “high maintenance” category. To be honest, I am not sure she is from this planet originally…. Read More

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The First (but not the last) Time a Client Told Me I Sucked

July 14, 2015 by Jessica Vogelsang DVM

As anyone who’s worked in the clinic more than a day or two knows, client communication often plays out like a game of telephone, conversations warping and bending over each retelling into a final version that bears little to no resemblance to what we actually told the owner in the first place. In this excerpt… Read More

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15 Outrageous Pet Owner Requests of Vets

May 8, 2014 by Andy Roark DVM MS

As the man pulled off his shirt and draped it over his dog, I remember thinking, “I hope my technician comes in right about now. No, wait. I don’t.” The appointment had been uneventful until I informed the dog’s owner that his dog had a heart murmur. The man replied, “If you think he’s got… Read More

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A Prayer for Dog Owners: A Devotional for Those Who Love Canines

March 24, 2014 by Andy Roark DVM MS

For me, medicine has always had a deeply spiritual component. I often say little prayers for my patients and their owners, and it is for this reason that I started to think about what I would pray for if I were a mere pet owner, and not a veterinarian asking for medical miracles. Here’s what… Read More

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Is It Your Vet’s Job to Keep the Cost of Care Down?

July 11, 2013 by Andy Roark DVM MS

“Veterinarians are in it for the money. If it was just about caring for pets, they wouldn’t charge so much.” This is one of the most common misperceptions I’ve heard from pet owners. And let me tell you, it hurts. Personally, I’m not in this career for the cash. Like most of my colleagues, I… Read More

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