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Over the years, I’ve come to know many veterinarians and veterinary students who struggle to define themselves outside of their professional roles. This is a common sentiment among veterinarians who…

For two decades, I’ve stood on the frontline of veterinary emergency rooms, navigating a landscape filled with both triumphs and tribulations. From the exhilaration of saving a life to the…

In the fast-paced and stressful world of veterinary medicine, conflicts are inevitable. Very often these disagreements involve upset or angry clients who make statements like “you’re only in it for…

After the unexpected loss of my beloved Standard Poodle named Faith 2 months ago, it became clear to me that there are many ways that friends, family members, and colleagues…

Veterinary care providers are always multitasking, dividing our attention between different responsibilities, often simultaneously. We might be speaking to one client while thinking about the last client we saw, rushing…

There is no doubt in my mind that my job as an emergency and critical care specialist is much easier when I work at a hospital with a mental health…

As a veterinary locum in small animal emergency and critical care, I have worked in many different hospitals including academic and private practice.  I’ve been fortunate to work in several…

As a veterinarian (and recovering perfectionist), I can say that perfectionism is a common trait had by those in our profession.  I think if I polled a room of 100…