There’s always been a soft spot in my heart for cheesy action movies. Think: Robert Downey Junior in a metal suit, Bruce Willis in a skyscraper, or Arnold Schwarzenegger anywhere except a political office. I love bad dialogue, implausible situations, and good guys blowing things up. I think anyone who has ever watched that… Read More
Perspective
All I Need to Know in Vet Med I Learned From Yoda
I live in a Star Wars Fandom household. I’m pretty sure the main reason my Gen-X, Comic-Con loving husband agreed to have kids was that so he would have an excuse to buy every Star Wars Lego in existence and drag his ancient Millennium Falcon action figure out of the garage. He tried, unsuccessfully, to… Read More
The (Dorky) Free Gift Everyone Will Actually LOVE
OK, let me just say upfront that I am fully aware of how nerdy this gift is. However, I’m still going to tell you about it because it makes people feel great, it doesn’t cost a thing, and it might even help your clinic. So what the heck is this magical stocking stuffer? I’ll explain:… Read More
Today I Lied
Today, I lied to a client. And I don’t feel bad about it, to tell the truth. That’s not what I’m like, either the lying or the lack of regret. Like most veterinarians, I believe that telling the truth is an essential part of who I am, and what I do. Being honest is essential… Read More
How My Need for A’s Almost Cost Me Everything
I spent most of my adult life preparing for veterinary school without admitting it, because I figured I would never make it there. Every financial and academic decision I made, I made with this goal in mind, even though I never discussed it. I went to community college on a scholarship for free tuition, worked… Read More
I’m Being Cyber-Bullied
There is an epidemic in veterinary medicine that no one is talking about. It’s cyber-bullying, and it must stop. Disagreement and constructive debate are healthy and productive. Abuse is not. I’ve had a rough couple of weeks, honestly. The fact is, I am being targeted and attacked by an animal activist group. They call the… Read More