C Students Make the Best Doctors”…Imposter Syndrome is for Everyone
“’C’ students make the best doctors.” It’s something I heard quite a bit in vet school. Perhaps it was just something people said to make themselves feel better when they didn’t ace that test. But as an “A” student, it was a major trigger for imposter syndrome....
“Easy” A New Year’s Resolution
The Encounter Yesterday morning as my dog, Frankie, and I were walking, a neighbor was passing through the parking lot with his two pups. The Labradoodle and the Bernese looked to be about four months old and had all the exuberance you would expect of a couple of...
I’m Fat and so is Your Dog
I am fat. This is not me being self-deprecating, nor am I looking for reassurances or external validation of my size. It’s simply a fact. By any objective standards, I am clinically obese. I acknowledge that this is a problem. I’ve struggled with weight my entire...
The Vet Tech Problem and What You Can Do About It
October 16-22 is Veterinary Technician Appreciation week. In the wake of the recent AVMA article discussing the high turnover of vet techs, it seems clear that they are not feeling very appreciated. Veterinary technicians are the heart of an animal hospital. They do...
Vet Med is a Marathon
In addition to being a vet, I’m also a runner. For runners, as the heat and humidity of summer winds down and autumn brings its colorful foliage and crisp, cool air, race season hits full throttle. As I put on my running gear and make sure I’ve packed my banana and...
Why I’m Selfish–And You Should Be Too
[sel-fish] /ˈsɛl fɪʃ/ adjective characterized by or manifesting concern or care only for oneself I am browsing through my Facebook feed. I scroll by another article about women who don’t want children. I peruse the piece, agreeing with many of the reasons the...
The Real Reason Your Wait at the Vet’s Office is so Long
I recently read a Huff Post article entitled “The Real Reason Your Wait at the Doctor’s Office is So Long.” Veterinary Medicine and Human medicine vary in a lot of very meaningful ways, but we are also often the same. And in this we share a common weakness—we...
The Gift Of Death
“This must be the hardest part of your job.” It’s a common refrain when I perform a euthanasia. In many ways it is. Death takes an enormous emotional toll and there are days when I long for the banality of a schedule full of wellness exams. But in some ways,...