Good client communication is essential in practicing veterinary medicine. The ability to communicate effectively leads to trust and confidence in pet care, making your clients more likely to follow advice and agree with your diagnostic/treatment plan. Here are some tips on talking to clients: DO: Always discuss the possible causes of the symptoms/signs and be […]
My Little Old Lady
As a vet student, I spend a lot of time treating and caring for other people’s animals when they become ill or require medical care. Unfortunately, as a pet owner myself, sometimes I need to take off my “veterinary professional” hat and instead don my “client” hat when medical issues arise with my own fur […]
Be One with Your Patient
One day during my externship in a cat hospital, I was asked to listen to a cat’s heart. Even though I shut the door and tried hard to listen to its heart, all I can tell was that the cat had a fast heart rate, no arrhythmia nor murmur. When I returned to the doctor’s […]
