I just read yet another article on Compassion Fatigue passed along by yet another vet who has considered giving up the PROFESSION over job-related stress. While that might sound silly to some people, it’s a very real indicator of how intense stress in our field can be. I first considered that I might not be… Read More
Perspective
The Passing of Our Colleague Dr. Austin Ayars
On Sunday, June 7, veterinarian Austin Ayars died in an accident on his family farm. I’ve never even met him, but I have struggled with his death ever since I heard about it. Dr. Ayars was only 34 years old when he passed away. One of my good friends went to veterinary school with him… Read More
I’m a Veterinary Hypocrite; Are You One Too?
Originally Published: DVM Newsmagazine, May 1, 2012 Click here or the link above to view the article. I’m a Veterinary Hypocrite, And You Probably Are Too Special Sauce Between the crab cake course and the chocolate mousse finale at a recent CE dinner I attended, I heard an orthopedist across the… Read More
The Best “You” Ever: A 1-Year Personal Strategic Plan
The Best “You” Ever: A 1-Year Personal Strategic Plan Originally Published: Exceptional Veterinary Team, August 2, 2011 It’s dangerous to make assumptions about people. However, I am willing to make 2 assumptions about you: #1) Because you are a veterinary professional, I am fairly certain that you pursue a greater goal than immediate… Read More
Why Change Is Like Sledding With Children
Why Change Is Like Sledding With Children Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, June 1, 2011 In my heart, I am an 8-year-old boy trapped in the body of a 34-year-old man. In reality, I am a middle-aged man blessed with a wonderful, beautiful, princess-obsessed daughter whom I really don’t understand. As a result, I… Read More
Become a Veterinary Conference Commando
Become a Veterinary Conference Commando Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, April 1, 2011 It’s the most wonderful time of the year—not Christmas, or Thanksgiving or spring break. It’s conference season. Every year, I beg and plead with my boss to finagle as much time off for CE as possible. I harass my fellow doctors… Read More