by The Vetitude | Oct 25, 2016 | Blog
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...
by The Vetitude | Oct 1, 2016 | Blog
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...
by The Vetitude | Sep 27, 2016 | Blog
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...
by The Vetitude | Aug 30, 2016 | Blog
[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...
by The Vetitude | Jan 31, 2016 | Blog
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...
by The Vetitude | May 21, 2015 | Blog
“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,...