Veterinary Medicine

I knew I wanted to become a veterinarian when I was 8 but I actually wanted to work in a zoo. I still have that incline sometimes to want to work at animal kingdom as that place seems so special to me… more

Do you feel vets should limit the use of antibiotics in livestock to combat antibiotic resistance? Doesn't yet feel worth the trade.

I hate to admit this but i don't brush my dog's teeth. Do you brush your dog's teeth?

I had a client come in the other day who was really rude and nasty to me. I ended up refusing to deal with her until she calmed down. She continued to escalate to the point that I had to call the poli… more

What do you with owners whose pets are morbidly overweight. I focus on the health issues, but it is quite a challenging subject. Lost a client over this.

I am more of a dog person. In fact I will only admit here that I do not really like cats as much, just can't be bothered in terms of having one as a pet or vibing out. Anyone like me?

Have an owner who is concerned about microchipping their dog. Have another one who asked to microchip their hamster. What the hell folks.

I do not feed my dog human food. Do you feed your dog human food? We are in a low key heated debate at the clinic over this.

Met any animal hoarders yet? I really have trouble interacting with them and keeping it together, but at least they are pursuing care.

My nephew is 16 and is interested in becoming a veterinarian and my brother wants to send him to a veterinarian camp this summer. Where are the best veterinarian camps?

My cat is solely an indoor cat. Do you belive cats should be an indoor animal, outdoor, or a mix of both?

I was talking to a client the other day and I told her that I couldn't wait to get a cup of coffee as my morning was super busy. The next day she brought me a cup of coffee from Dunkin donuts. Tha… more

Would love to know more about getting into oncology. Licensed vet but not specialized.

Looking at accepting a job at an AmeriVet location, do they text for Marijuana?

I am a vet tech and love monitoring anesthesia for some reason. Anyone else have something like this about your job?

I just did surgery on a dog that swallowed its own muzzle last week. What are some weird things that you have had to take out of an animal?

I got in the bad habit of letting my dog sleep with me at night in bed. He is keeping me up at night but when I don't put him in bed with me he just barks and cries all night. How can i break this… more

I am an unlicensed but experienced veterinary technician and function as surgery tech, pharmacy tech, lab tech and responsible for maintaining all surgical supplies and lab equipment but my manager i… more

What do you feel is the most neglected animal as a pet in the United States?

Who here is an emergency vet and worth pursuing?

How do you approach building a rapport with your clients and their pets? I like to really bond with the animal right away, puts the client more at ease, but I'd like to develop a bit more trust in… more

What is the going hourly rate for an experienced but unlicensed tech in Maryland and Virginia these days?

What are your preferred courses of treatment for chronic pain in dogs? Need some options, we haven't figured it out for one of our patients yet.

I have too many appts per day but do not want to put myself at a disadvantage in terms of reputation etc. Anyone deal with this? Is it worth me asking for some reprieve?

I'd like to pursue something like research or teaching, how does one get into that?

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I’m wondering how hard it was to find a job after completing your VA course. I took a course last year and completed in June 2022. I was required to do a 120 hour internship. I’ve been applying… more

Do you work with any nutrionists or reference out?

Trying to pursue the right avenue for my career. What is the typical daily routine of a veterinarian, and how does it vary depending on the type of practice or specialty?

My heart is hurting. A client brought in a dog that was mangled, dirty, had fleas, ticks, matted, and stunk, underweight, you wouldn't believe it. This animal was definitely neglected. After speak… more

What are your ways of encouraging preventative care and the importance of routine check-ups and vaccinations? We are thinking of doing some brochures to give first time visitors and I want staff to re… more

Ever have a conflict with your personal values and beliefs and work conditions?

Has anyone have had any difficulty getting a job as a vet tech due to anxiety? I’ve been trying to get a job but I haven’t had any luck since I get extremely nervous and I don’t have any confidence in me.
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I do not have what you would call bedside manner, and it's primarily because I just can't let myself go there emotionally. I feel like if I start really comforting the owners I'd get all w… more

How do you stay up-to-date on the latest advancements and research? Any journals I should be reading that I might not know about?

Work for a private practice and they want to start offering acupuncture and I'm sorry but it's a bit ridiculous and a rip off. The change in comfort would probably be almost imperceptible for … more

Anyone have wildlife come in and what did you do with the animal afterwards in terms of ensuring rehabillitation or release to the wild? Someone brought in an opossum that was almost dead and wanted t… more

I have an owner who insists on feeding their cat a vegan diet, and I think I'd be more concerned if it was a dog, depending on size, but I have made recommendations otherwise. Would love a second … more

Has anyone heard of a clinic that had mandatory vaccinations for their patients beyond state requirements?

When you prescribe supplements, how much do you pay attention to regulations on them?