Wellness

I was already married to my wife when I became a veterinarian. We quickly discovered that a career as a vet can put some stress on a marriage. I can’t tell you how many dinners I have missed because a patient needed me, how many social occasions I’ve attended at which I’ve arrived covered in cat… Read More

How Veterinary Associates Can Manage Work-Life Balance Originally Published: DVM Newsmagazine, November 1, 2010 [Author’s Note: I like this article, but was never fond of its title. This was my first venture into the delicate world of writing about involvement in organized veterinary medicine. I think that the title may have turned people off, and… Read More

Veterinary Associates: Lose the Guilt Originally Published: DVM Newsmagazine, September 1, 2010     Most of us embrace guilt like it’s in the Veterinarian’s Oath. If we didn’t pursue an internship, we feel guilty. If we pursued advanced education that took us away from spouses and children, we feel guilty. We feel guilty if we… Read More

The Veterinarian’s Prayer Originally Published: DVM NewsMagazine, April 1, 2012 Click here or above to read the complete Veterinarian’s Prayer article.     The Veterinarian’s Prayer As the holiday season approaches, let all of us veterinarians bow our heads together to ask for guidance in the coming year.   Dear Lord, Guide Me in Medicine… Read More