Veterinary Medicine

OMG, can people just leave me alone outside of the clinic? I am always getting bombarded by my friends, family, and community members when they see me outside the clinic and ask me stuff about their p… more

I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and am trying to see what shoes you guys wear. I use to wear Crocs but not sure if I should continue to wear those or not.

As a vet, it is funny that I can't fix my own dog's behaviors. He is so sweet and loving but when he doesn't get his way... he tells me by peeing in the house in my foyer or in the kitchen… more

I'm curious I wanted to know are there any veterinary medicine jobs that you could work from home?

I'm in my 3rd year of veterinarian school and found out I'm pregnant. Is it possible to finish up or am I going to have to drop out? Any suggestions, or advice?

I want to work out but I don't seem to be able to have the time. How can I running a full-time clinic, being a parent to 2 school-aged children, 3 animals, and having a spouse that wants attention… more

I am a part of the AVMA. What other professional organizations should I become a part of that you find help in your career?

Does anyone know of any good veterinary programs internationally?

I just had a client who was very adamant about not neutering their dog and was going on about the negative impacts of neutering pets. I don't know how to get across that the lack of puppies is a g… more

I'm a runner and want to start taking my dogs on runs. What is the real, rational advice on running a one-year-old mid-sized puppy on hard surfaces, such as asphalt? We typically run on trails, or… more

Vets, do dogs exhibit neurological dominance like humans? Like can my dog really be right pawed?

I am thinking of retiring after being in the business for over 30 years but I am having second thoughts. When I think about it I feel depressed and have that feeling of feeling old and not sure what t… more

Would you rather treat an aggressive dog or deal with an aggressive owner?

OMG... someone walked in with a wild boar the other day. My one receptionist freaked out. Folks you can't keep a boar as a pet, and there are too many not too few.

Any part time remote jobs that you decide your hours? Just looking for a side job for extra money. Unfortunately no relief work is in my area.

RVT

Owner is convinced her puppy has Pica and I don't know how else to explain this to her.

I think it's the tail wagging, licks, kisses, those cute puppy eyes that do me in. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Staffing is a big issue for me. If you're a clinic director and seeing this have you made any changes to fix? I've tried loosening schedules but then people aren't as committed so that bac… more

The most common issue I see pet owners is overfeeding their animals. Anyone else?

I was bit badly last week and required 10 stitches. Usually, I can tell when an animal is going to be aggressive but i didn't see this one coming and was caught off guard. Do you want to comiserat… more

We have one owner, in her 60s and I think lives alone, coming in over every little thing for their cat. She is very anxious about the cat's health, like even what is in the litter box etc. No matt… more

Someone came in today with a new dog and they'd named it after me because they said I cared so much and helped them navigate through the care of their other dog. My name is Sharon. I feel bad for … more

For the first time, I asked a client to leave because they were disrespectful, yelling screaming, and causing a disruption among the other patients. They were extremely distraught - dog was in a car a… more

Last night we had a sick squirrel that someone had found and went out of their way to hospitalize overnight. I had to hit the books to figure out some things, but we ended up finding out it had a para… more

Just met a cat Satan. Please compete with any better name because I don't think you can.

This dog came in exhibiting odd behavior, it kept rolling over and over and over and just wouldn't stop. The owner said the dog was doing that for hours on end. I couldn't figure out why. Chec… more

We had a cat that had cancer that had spread throughout its whole body and the pet owners had a hard time letting it go. Against my advice, they did many surgeries and treatments to prolong the cats&#… more

I've got an owner who is resistant to using certain medications for their pet. I don't know what to say, but if you would like your animal to live, you need to follow modern medicine.

What's the highest salary that a large animal vet tech can make? I'm making about 55k/year. Can I expect much of an increase in the future, or do I need to figure something else out if I want … more

What do you normally advise when dogs are displaying aggressive behavior during exams? Helps when the owner is not in the room, but we can't always control that?

I had a case where I made a mistake in my diagnosis. How do you handle these situations?

I'm making 40k/year, but I've read that I might be able to make up to 65k. Is that true?

Would you ever secretly treat an exotic pet to help the animal but try to ensure that the owner didn't get in trouble? Asking for a friend...

I just started at a new hospital that has been losing a lot of clients lately due to being mismanaged. What are some ideas to create a positive customer experience and keep them coming back? I'm l… more

Another softie here - had an owner learn their dog had just a few months, though could pass naturally. I was really teary myself and had to leave the room and come back, and I feel like made a fool ou… more

I have found my sweet spot working in veterinary ECC. I love my work, but the veterinarian I've been assigned to is not a great fit for me. Is this a deal-breaker? Should I try to talk to him or s… more

Is 20 per hour a reasonable pay rate for an emergency care coordinator at a veterinary hospital? It seems kind of low to me. I love the hospital and the people there, but I was hoping to be offered a … more

This is my first year working as a vet tech, but I'm unsure how to find continuing education opportunities. I know I'm supposed to have 30 hours, but how do you usually go about finding the co… more

4th year veterinary student - would love some input on my plans. My boyfriend is applying to school in May I am graduating with my DVM. I selected Maine for my NAVLE and license bc that's where hi… more