It all comes down to this. The knowledge from four intense years of study, summed up in one terrifying day (seven hours to be exact) of multiple choice examination. Ready, set, go! I have wanted to be a veterinarian since … Continue reading
On one of my very first days in practice, I faced a challenge that no classroom had prepared me for — unfriendly feedback from a colleague who did not extend professional courtesy. I was mentally prepared to face my first … Continue reading
In this unfortunate economy, many owners are choosing to lay off valuable staff in an effort to save money and you may be wondering if you should too. And while you never want to be overstaffed — particularly during difficult … Continue reading
Does anyone remember the story of how penicillin was discovered? Alexander Fleming was discarding some contaminated Petri dishes in his lab and he observed that a plate culture of Staphylococcus had been contaminated by a blue-green mold and that colonies … Continue reading
Each summer of veterinary school, I made it a point to work within the veterinary field. I knew it was important for me to become intimately involved in small animal veterinary medicine for the clinical experience in the “real world.”For … Continue reading
I remember when I first started practicing veterinary medicine that my mind was full of information—drug names and procedures and protocols, etc. Early in my career, I was somewhat disappointed to learn that all of those drug names and protocols, … Continue reading
“So, are you back to the grind, or are you still feeling the afterglow of your amazing vacation?” a friend of mine asked me. I can tell by the way she said “grind,” she basically means the hard work of everyday … Continue reading
It’s amazing what veterinary grad students have to go through, not to mention veterinarians in academia and a clinical setting. What are your thoughts about visiting state parks and wildlife refuges to collect ticks in order to do research on … Continue reading
Like the rest of us, veterinarians are not immune to the scammers of this world. With the current state of our economy, it seems like everyone wants to make a buck, legitimately or otherwise. Here are a couple of interesting … Continue reading
Make a psychological adjustment. “Knowing” is half the battle. In fact, according to an article in the November 2008 issue of dvm newsmagazine, “The least-examined document in veterinary practice is the profit & loss statement.” If you are losing ground … Continue reading