Veterinary Medicine

People are usually pretty good about asking the owner “can I pet your dog,” but they need to keep an eye on the dog’s behavior… sometimes it's OK with the owner but not the dog. People could avoid… more

I wish more people realized they should never give an animal anything to eat (even treats specifically designed for dogs/cats/whatever) without getting permission from their owners, sometimes they hav… more

A parrot is a serious commitment: they live 20 years and need constant daily attention. Please don't get one if you're not ready for that. Birds suffer severe, lasting psychological damage if … more

I can't stand it when people get mad at their pets for hunting smaller animals, it's their instinct and you can't train it out of them. Just get them something safer to hunt: catnip, chew … more

Someone brought in a bird because it was unable to walk and they thought it had been hit by a car. I had to explain that grebes are water birds, none of them can walk on land; but at least the bird wa… more

How could anyone not love black cats… 🐈‍⬛ they’re exactly like panthers only smaller, and they look so gorgeous in the sun…

My favorite coworker is Max, he's a grizzled tomcat we tended to (and neutered, of course) after he was hit by a car, and he's lived at our vet clinic for almost 3 years. He makes everyone’s d… more

Veterinary medicine is always an adventure, and it's even crazier when you're out in the country…. today I've tended to a goat, two alpacas, and a llama (all live on the same farm) and I s… more

If you're traveling with your pet and he/she tends to panic, you should check in with your vet because they can often prescribe a sedative to help them relax on the journey. That can make it less … more

The thing about chocolate: it isn't healthy for animals but it's not usually toxic, unless they're allergic. So don’t panic, keep your wits about you and monitor their behavior closely for… more

Applying to vet school as my second career. Moved on from a full time job making good money to get vet med experience. But the pay is so bad I can’t keep up with my finances. Any suggestions?

Hello everyone! So my dream job is to work at a veterinary office and I wasn’t able to go to college for it due to my financial issues and I still have that issue. I wanna get my foot in the door of … more

A lot of the dogs I see for digestive issues turn out to have food allergies. People would be doing themselves (and their pets) a real favor if they just kept track of what their dogs were eating, it’… more

People come into our veterinary clinic wearing face masks and gloves because they think they will catch some disease from the animals, and I'm always surprised that they think that's how it wo… more

I don't think I'll ever understand why people don't treat chihuahuas like dogs. Yes they're pocket-sized but they can still learn to sit, stay, and not behave like a hyperactive menace… more

I've been watching these pet grooming videos on YouTube and wonder, have any animals been saved by a groomer noticing a problem and referring the family to a vet?

Vet assistants/techs, do you ever get tips?

Why are vet assistants paid so little?

I get that money is tight. But if you deny all diagnostic tests, please don’t get mad at me when we can’t figure out what’s wrong. Those tests are there for a reason.

“....and while you’re at it, can you trim his nails?” Lol!!

I love how creative people can get dressing up their pet’s cone! I’ve seen lots of flowers, a couple margaritas, and one kirby. What has been your favorite?

Have you tried Darn Tough socks? They are a game changer! Soo comfy and breathable, plus the padded ones make long days less painful.

My husband doesn’t ask how my day was. Now he goes straight to “how many animals puked on you today?” 😂

My boss (the head vet) tells me I can’t take a vacation because we’re so short staffed but he spends half his time at this cottage. It’s hard not to feel bitter about it.

Is there anything worse than having to work alongside an old school vet? They have some wisdom to share for sure, but their hesitance to use modern and proven treatments can be so frustrating.

How do you remind yourself why you got into the field in the first place? Sometimes it feels like my passion for the job is long gone.

With all the changes in recent years, so many of us get stuck in the negatives. What are things you LOVE about your job?

What would you say to someone considering going to school to be a vet?

Have you ever got to work with a famous animal before? One that’s been in a popular movie or something?

What can we as an industry do about the long hours?

The clinic I work at is already overwhelmed with clients. Should we still be keeping social media updated, or does it matter?

Does anyone else follow Thomas Hamilton on Tiktok? His cute videos make me smile every time.

“So we have to put your obese dog on a strict diet” “ok but treats don’t count, right?” *sigh*

I’m a vet tech at a shelter and we had the worst case of animal hoarding I have ever seen recently. We had to put so many of them down and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about them. How do you m… more

Food supply vets, is it what you wanted from the beginning? Do you like what you do?

Did James Herriot books have any part in you entering the field? They did for me, I was obsessed as a kid.

I was thinking of applying for a vet tech job at a spay/neuter clinic. The regular hours would be so nice but I’m worried the job could get boring. Thoughts?

Hey people. You know what’s not fun after a hectic morning? Finding out someone ate your lunch. Don’t be that coworker.

What kind of work can someone do in a vet clinic without any kind of formal education past highschool?

How can such cute dogs have such mean owners?