The pandemic has really changed the nature of the game. The practice of veterinary medicine is contingent upon clear channels of communication between the people responsible for patient health: pet owners and veterinary staff. Pet owners, at least those who come to our hospital, are not actually allowed in the building due to our COVID […]
A Million Different Ways
This semester I’ve had the opportunity to learn from multiple clinicians while completing my Junior Surgery course, and something that I am really starting to learn is that there are a million ways to effectively practice veterinary medicine. For something as simple as a neuter, there are multiple possible surgical approaches, methods of ligation, and […]
Toolkit for a New Grad
The past year (holy cow!) has brought many success stories, but it has also brought many stressors. Vet med isn’t for the faint of heart. There are days where you are scurrying from exam room to exam room, grabbing a sip of water and a handful of chips on your way. There are days where […]