14 pet apps you can recommend to clientsJuly 14, 2016Our clients increasingly use health apps on their mobile devices to monitor their own health and fitness. Like it or not—and I happen to know many of us do not—that means our clients’ use of apps to track their pets can’t be far behind.
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What it's like to be a vet tech in 14 tweetsJuly 11, 20161) 5-hour shift? 8-hour shift? Same difference. My 5 hour shift turned into an 8 hr shift in the blink of an eye, that's how Veterinary Emergency medicine works. #exhausted #vettechlife — Tracy Adkins (@tearaysea17) July 9, 2016 2) We're gonna tell him. When your boyfriend asks how you take a cats temperature ???? #vettechlife — Breeann Cassidy (@breezer103096) July 8, 2016 3) "Why is everyone looking at me?" Nvr realize how fast I eat until I'm in a group setting of non-coworks #foodgoals #nevergetalunchbreak #vettechlife — Kellie Raether (@kelljo14) July 1, 2016 4) Just say "you should see the other guy." Between the scratch on my arm and the bruises on my leg, you'd think I got in a fight or something. #oops #vettechlife — Kelsey Brunner (@KelseyBrunner) June 26, 2016 5) "You can check-out any time you like, but you can never leave."
7 qualities of a good veterinary practice ownerJuly 11, 2016In our profession, most veterinary practices are owned by — wait for it — veterinarians! Yes, there are some states that allow non-DVM owners, but for our purposes, we are speaking to those practice owners out there with DVM behind their name — and a LOT on their plates!
Am I cut out to be a vet practice manager?July 7, 2016The hospital I have worked at for the past 4 years has been sold to a corporate group a couple of months ago, and the new manager has offered me the role of practice manager.
#TheStruggleisReal: Dying dog not taken to ERJune 30, 2016As a veterinary assistant of 5 years, probably the most memorable case of a woman who brought in her pitbull. He was notorious for eating things he shouldn't, as the lady said.
Comic: Young female vet problemsJune 28, 2016This comic from Consultmates illustrates a problem many young women veterinarians face. Has a client ever mistaken you for something other than a veterinarian?
20 'you know you're a vet tech' moments as told in Instagram photosJune 22, 2016You know you're a vet tech when...
7 things you learned as a kid that'll help you in vet medJune 20, 2016They say most of what you do in life is based on knowledge you received in kindergarten. We think this theme carries over into your career in vet med. That being said, here are some lessons from the playground that we hope you'll carry into the clinic.
This vet tech joke is too funnyJune 15, 2016Imgur user LadyKylaine posted this great gem. Have you ever had a chance to tell a joke like this in the clinic?
18 hilarious veterinary memesJune 15, 2016It's a bit early to celebrate (National Vet Tech Week is in October), but we have to share this great collection of vet tech memes from Imgur use Chibbz. Which one is your favorite?
