Veterinarian Life Advice
“Celebrate all of your hard work and enjoy all of your big accomplishments, because they have likely come to fruition through steadfast determination. Almost invariably, before the big achievement, comes apparent…
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Let’s Get Social! (Media, That Is)
Social media can make or break your practice. If you do it right, you can brand your practice as a company your customers want to do business with. Learn more…
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The Future Is Female: The Upsurge of Women in the Veterinary Industry
As a veterinarian practicing in the second decade of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have been continually surrounded by strong female leaders and mentors in the profession. However, that…
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Positive Reinforcement vs. Punishment: At What Cost Do You Save a Life?
What motivates this story is a local dog trainer who was recently “outed” for alleged use of aversive methods to save lives. That in itself sounds like a contradiction, doesn’t…
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5 Life Hacks for the Working Veterinary Parent
As a hyper–efficient veterinarian, I was trying to prepare as much as I could prior to my one–and–only child. For those of you guys who know Myers–Briggs personality scoring, I’m…
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Dr. Sara Pilgrim’s Breastfeeding Journey as a Busy Veterinary Professional
Before Dr. Sara Pilgrim gave birth to her daughter, Leah Grace, in August 2018, she had decided she wanted to breastfeed. As a medical professional, she was confident that breast…
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Antimicrobial Resistance New Pet Care Community Resource Works to Address Health Risks
Two million people are infected with resistant strains of bacteria and 23,000 deaths result from antibiotic resistance in the U.S. each year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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What Is Your “Why”?: Accomplishing Your Goals and Living Your Dreams
At the beginning of every year, so many of us take time to think about and resolve to accomplish a goal, implement a new habit or start a new project.…
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Veterinarian Life Advice
“Having a rough day? Can’t stop thinking about your problems? Know that everything will work out and you will get through it.”
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