Monthly Archives: June 2010

My Mentorship Experience

Posted on by Stephanie Hacket, DVM

I remember my first day as a Banfield veterinarian well, and frankly, I was terrified! It was my first day as a vet. I walked into the hospital all the while thinking that veterinary school had prepared me for everything … Continue reading

The BARK team’s next evidence theme is Pet Overweight/Obesity

Posted on by Patrick Shearer, BVMS, PhD

As more evidence is generated on the topic of Pet overweight/obesity, there is now little debate that this is a major health issue for our Pets in the US – the latest research is revealing alarming statistics. In fact, the prevalence … Continue reading

ALERT! IAMS CAT FOOD RECALL

Posted on by Denise Elliott, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ACVN

Please be aware that The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling specific lots of Iams ProActive Health canned cat and kitten foods.  The recall affects all varieties of the 3 oz. and 5.5 oz cans of this product with expiration … Continue reading

My Student Job Program Experience

Posted on by Jovanna Radillo

Summer 2009. This was the first summer that I participated in Banfield’s Student Job Program as a veterinary student.  I was ecstatic to finally be putting together the information that I had worked so hard to learn during the previous … Continue reading

One Man’s Rat is Another’s Newt

Posted on by Angie Schaffer

It took a rat, a hairless rat to be precise, to teach me one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned while working in a veterinary hospital. The rat’s name was Newt and her owners loved her. I personally have … Continue reading