Veterinary medicine can be hard. Sometimes we get cases that really challenge us. It may be the clinical signs don’t add up, the client declined diagnostics that would give us a definitive diagnosis, or the pet isn’t responding to treatment the way we expect. When I have a tough medical case, I use all my… Read More
Perspective
Warning! This Article is About Managing Expectations
I am a rabid Outlander fan. I’m a rabid book fan in general. I’m almost always delighted to see a favorite book become a movie or TV show. Over the years, I’ve noticed that there are three book adaptation fans: the ones who want the movie to be exactly like the book, the ones who… Read More
It’s Time to Redefine Myself – As a Mom and an RVT
The time has come for me to return to my job as a registered veterinary technician (RVT). I have had one incredible year with my first child and can’t help but be completely grateful for this time with him and, if I’m being completely honest, the time with myself. Mastering New Goals I am coming… Read More
We Can Control Our Actions, but We Can’t Control Outcomes
I recently went into the emergency clinic where I do relief work to help with a surgery. When I got there, it was — well a typical weekend afternoon at the emergency clinic. The cages were full of sick patients, the rooms were full of worried clients. The doctor who was scheduled to be on… Read More
They Just Want To Be Paid
I’m unsure what workshop has instilled the notion of “perks” to keep employees happy but I have to respectfully disagree with it. I will admit, knowing there is going to be a free lunch after a rough day is nice but I can’t help think of better uses for that money. It seems as though there… Read More
The 3 Deathly Hallows of Vet Med
The Deathly Hallows are some of the most legendary magical items in the Harry Potter world. These powerful objects were foretold to make someone the “Master of Death” by obtaining all three. This made me wonder… if Veterinary Deathly Hallows exist, could we harness their power to become a “Vet Med Master of Death” without… Read More