Veterinary Medicine

Have you ever refused treatment for something you felt would primarily hurt the animal's quality of life significantly to the point of being somewhat cruel?

We had someone come in today who wanted to euthanize their dog "their way", rather than paying the bill to put them to sleep and I decided just to do it gratis because I was not about to let… more

Have you ever had an occasion of a dog bite to the owner where the owner did not want it reported and you felt you knew the dog and the relationship well enough to repect their wishes? The owner does … more

Is it right in your eyes to declaw cats or perform cosmetic procedures on animals, such as ear cropping or tail docking?

What is your favorite animal and why?

Do you have any concerns with zoos? I have a niece who always wants to go, and I want her to learn about animals, but I am fully opposed to the zoo in our area and its conditions. I don't mind so… more

What is a piece of advice you’d give to first-year students?

What are reverse zoonoses and have you encountered cases like these in your past positions?

Do you ever euthanize for any reason other than the health of the patient or aggression? Someone came in this week and claimed they couldn't take care of the pet anymore and I refused.

Why and when should I refer to a specialist? Our clinic is not a fan of referring for anything we can possibly do in house but I know some of these surgeries or management of a disease, absolutely sho… more

Are there any areas where spays and neuters are absolutely required at a certain stage of development?

What has been your most challenging experience at a clinic so far? With staff or with the patients

Can someone explain the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?

What role do you feel we as veterinarians play in the community? Would you consider it a noble service?

What did you wish you were told before going into veterinarian medicine? For me, it's the owners.

What do you do when a client comes in with a very sick animal and can't afford the cost or refuses to treat it due to payment? Do

Tagging along - what are 3 negative things about being a veterinarian?

What are 3 positive things about being a veterinarian?

We've lost 4 people at the office in the last six months. Friend of mine says that lots of places are losing people. Why are so many vets/techs quitting?

Work for highfield veterinary group in ireland. Terrible company. Poorly managed. Very toxic. management are useless. Fire you short off 1 year. Being sued all round them

I don't agree to care for friends' animals but I do feel very strongly about recommending good vets or informing them of how to sniff out an incompetant one. What are your points you tell peop… more

How do you stay up tp date on new emerging diseases? Heard about one the other day that I was ashamed not to know.

What are the top 3 injuries to veterinarians? Dog bites make the list at our office.

Last year I was involved in a medical error. My assistant inadvertently administered an oral Bordatella vaccine subcutaneously. When I did a search on VIN, this was something that had been discussed i… more

Why do you think there is a lack of racial diversity in veterinary medicine?

What do you respond with when someone says, say, at a dinner with your spouse who is a lawyer, that veterinarians are not "real" doctors? "See if you feel the same way when I remove Spe… more

Are you happy with your career choice? If so why and if not why not? I'm thinking about leaving my practice but sometimes the profession, not sure what I'd do next though.

In general, would you say you support or oppose the humane use of animals in biomedical research, education and testing?

Have you found a decrease in clients and net revenues since COVID?

What are your main sources of stress at your clinic?

Where do you see yourself in 3-5 years?

In the face of possible inflation, what would the most urgent step in my practice be?

What would you improve in the veterinary medical field?

Do you belive in prescribing supplements for your patients?

What do you feel is the best dog food, dry or wet or a mixture of both?

I'm a brand-new veterinarian. Does this get any easier? The having to put animals to sleep, the animal abuse, etc...

My friend feeds her dog chocolate all the time. When I tell her she shouldn't be shes like I've fed it to all my dogs and nothing ever happens to them, they are fine, I feed my dogs everything… more

What are the pros and cons of pet insurance for owners, or your clinic?

What career opportunities are there outside of private practice?

What do you feel is the worst smell in the clinic?