Recently, one of our longtime and dearest clients (Ms. W) was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The news has been very upsetting to all of us at the clinic, as we’re concerned not just for Ms. W, but also for her … Continue reading
With the arrival of the New Year, come resolutions and renewed commitments to health and fitness. How many of us have made resolutions to “get in shape” and “eat healthy” in 2012? These behavior modifications are exactly what preventive health … Continue reading
In addition to my geriatric cat, Sami, which I talked about in my last blog, I have another old girl named Bailey. Bailey is my 11-year-old Labrador-something that I acquired when I married her owner. Along with being a lumpy … Continue reading
In regards to compassion fatigue, Our teams may become dispirited and increasingly cynical at work, make clinical errors, lose a respectful stance towards their clients and patients, and contribute to a toxic work environment. ~ Mathieu, 2007 When we have … Continue reading
Just started back to school a few weeks ago, and already feeling the effects of lack of sleep and over-exertion. Where did my carefree summer go? Right now, my class is stuck right in between times of excitement: Fourth years … Continue reading
Sami was a flea ridden, parasite infested, malnourished kitten when I adopted her in the summer of 1995. With good preventive care and good nutrition she grew into a beautiful cat with a sleek, soft coat and a tendency to … Continue reading
Lately, the veterinary profession has voiced concern about the decline in the number of patients we’ve been seeing over the past 2 years or so.1 This is in response to a the Bayer Veterinary Care Usage Study,2 which revealed that … Continue reading
October 9 – 15 is National Veterinary Technician Week. Technicians across the United States will be celebrating and most of the time it is within or amongst themselves. They know what a difference they make in the lives of pets/animals, … Continue reading
When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home. ~ Betty Bender The truth is, we spend much of our life at work, doing our job. The satisfaction we gain from that job determines in … Continue reading
Summer 2011: This summer was the second go-around with the Student Jobs Program. I stayed on throughout the year with my hospital and was able to work throughout school and improve even more on my clinical skills. However, this summer … Continue reading