Things You’d Love To Say To A Client, But Can’tJuly 28, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Have you ever had a client bring their pet in to your clinic and you just stared at them in disbelief as they spoke? You think, Did they really just say that? Don’t they know that’s not how to take care of a dog? You do your best to keep your decorum, offering advice as gently as possible, all the while different responses swirl in your mind. Do you ever want to say those things out loud? In this satirical video of the week, one veterinarian does just that. Watch what happens when a new client brings their dog to the vet.
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Children Today, Vets TomorrowJuly 22, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. They say children are like sponges, soaking up all the information they can. It’s almost as though they can’t get enough. They are fascinated on field trips to police and fire stations, learning about what it takes to have those jobs, perhaps getting to put on the hats and coats, maybe a badge. Watching this video, I discovered they react in much the same way to the veterinary industry. The children of the Blue Room preschool, along with their teachers, brought their “sick” stuffed pet gorilla, Gary, to the vet. Dan, the veterinary technician and a friend to one of the Blue Room preschool teachers, agreed to take a look at Gary. The children looked on in awe as he checked the stuffed animal’s vitals. Watch how excited they get when they actually get to assist, after putting on protective covering of course. We may be viewing a future generation of veterinarians.
A Vet’s Selfless Act Toward A KittenJuly 15, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. We have all been driving and seen an animal on the side of the road. Oftentimes it is too late for the animal to be saved. Sometimes, however, it’s not. Ronda Carmer-Hannah and her toddler son saw such an animal on the highway. A gray cat, dubbed Highway, was lying there, near death. Carmer-Hannah brought her to a nearby veterinary clinic. After initial examination, it was discovered that the cat’s hind legs were broken. Given the cost of surgery to repair the injuries, the pain Highway was surely in and that she was a stray, it was suggested that euthanasia was the only option. Robert Taylor, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS heard Highway purring, and realized that the cat touched everyone she met. He had to see if there was another option. After testing to see the exact damage, surgery became the best option. Dr. Taylor selflessly helped this helpless cat and saved her life. Highway is now in a permanent home with Carmer-Hannah.
Making Enemies With A PorcupineJuly 15, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. The Yukon can be an inviting, yet dangerous place for dogs. Just ask Cayenne, the dog who was curious about a porcupine. The creature must have looked interesting and unusual, perhaps a new playmate. Or maybe the porcupine appeared threatening, and he had to attack it. Either way, Cayenne’s curiosity resulted in hundreds of quills in his face and mouth. Seeing this poor animal in what was probably a great deal of pain is heartbreaking. He is covered in the porcupine’s defense – numerous quills that stick deep and are difficult to pull out. His owner, seeing the predicament her beloved Cayenne was in, called on Michelle Oakley, BSc., DVM, also known as “Yukon Vet,” for help. Watch as Dr. Oakley removes the quills, explains the dangers of such an attack to a dog and narrates her steps as she works to save Cayenne.
The Life of a Military VeterinarianJuly 14, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. I have heard a number of military members praise their career as being very rewarding. They fight for our country and save lives while doing so. Some of the lives they save are those of working military animals. These animals are their family away from home. They work beside servicemen and women of all branches of the military, and they need just as much care as their human companions. That’s when the role of veterinarian becomes especially important. Even though the Army is the only branch with veterinarians, these men and women aimed to serve the United States while treating animals are deployed not just to Army bases, but to the other military branches as well. As rewarding as being a military member may be, it must be doubly rewarding to be a military veterinarian. There is the reward of what the military stands for, but also the reward of treating and saving animals for those who are in battle, who need some sort of stability, of normalcy, of some semblance of home. Sadly, military veterinarians are sometimes placed in …
A Look Inside Aquatic Veterinary MedicineJuly 14, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. When people think of veterinarians, they think of doctors that treat cats and dogs. Those with birds or people with farms containing large animals may think differently. But for the most part cats and dogs are what come to mind. In this video of the week, the focus is on aquatic veterinarians. Aquatic veterinary medicine is a growing field, and probably one not often thought about by those outside the industry. However, it is the aquatic veterinarian response for our pet fish (from goldfish to koi), the marine mammals living in our oceans (or we go to see at SeaWorld) and the fish and seafood we eat. Watch this video to explore all of what being an aquatic veterinarian entails.
A Special Thanks to Equine VeterinariansJuly 14, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. You spent years studying to become a veterinarian, pouring over books and information, learning technique and procedures. When you officially became a practicing veterinarian, answering to "Doctor,” you spent hours treating ailing animals. You checked that well animals were still well. You may have even been the one a client turned to at the end of their pet’s life. In return you get the satisfaction of saving a pet, the joy from a client spilling over to you. Maybe you feel the fatigue of working long hours or the stress of a particularly long and trying day. Chances are those are the days you remember most – a lost pet, or perhaps a client’s wrath. But for all the hard work you do, you deserve thanks. Thanks for treating a client’s pet – whether or not it survived. Thanks for support in difficult situations. Thanks for doing your job and doing it well. In this video, several horse owners do just that: give a much-deserved thanks to their equine veterinarians.
Meet Courtney, a 15-Year-Old Veterinary AssistantJuly 7, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews Disney’s “Citizen Kid” boasts the motto “An ordinary kid doing extraordinary things.” This video features Courtney Oliver, a young lady who became a veterinary assistant shortly after she turned 10. Her persistence and drive has propelled her career. An animal lover since early childhood, Courtney began calling her local veterinary practice to ask if she could volunteer. She was just 8 years old. Being told ‘no’ several times did not deter her. She just kept calling until that ‘no’ became a ‘yes.’ Now, at 15, she’s a certified veterinary assistant, on her way to becoming a vet tech. She is an inspiration to others that with effort you can achieve your dreams. After all, failure does not exist for those who don’t give up. Want more veterinarian videos? Check out the previous Video of the Week: The Curious Case of Jax. See all veterinarian videos here.
Veterinarian Saves Puppy That Can’t Gain WeightJune 30, 2014Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Jax is a 10-month-old puppy who suffers from a rare condition making it nearly impossible for him to gain any weight. Veterinarians informed Jax’s owners that surgery was necessary to save his life. However, the procedure was too expensive for the family. To witness a member of the family go through such a harrowing experience, to see him growing thinner and thinner and not have the means to save him must have been a devastating experience. Just seeing Jax's bones through his skin in this video was heartbreaking to me. But thanks to a veterinarian who goes by Dr. Matt, Jax and his family didn't have to suffer long. Dr. Matt heard of the situation and volunteered to conduct the surgery, which revealed Jax’s intestines were full of grass, dirt and mulch. Thankfully Jax is now healthy and recovering. Want more veterinarian videos? Check out the previous Video of the Week: Why Vet Emergency Teams Are Superheroes See all veterinarian videos here.
Why Vet Emergency Teams Are SuperheroesJune 23, 2014 Follow Veterinary Practice News on Twitter at @vetpetnews. Superman? Batman? Spiderman? All are superheroes, as are first responders – the police officers, firefighters and EMTs that arrive to the scene to help those in need. Unbeknownst to many people, veterinarians are often part of that team. They help injured animals, ensure the safety of working and military dogs, help avert zoonotic disease outbreaks and keep track of health concerns. All that they do in these situations makes Veterinary Emergency Teams superheroes. Want more veterinarian videos? Check out the previous Video of the Week: Veterinary Team Treats Mauled Lioness See all veterinarian videos here.
