Career Development
Your Veterinary Voice Episode 11: Laurie Hess, DVM, DABVP (avian)
March 1st 2017DEK One of our favorite exotic vets sits down to talk with us about her new book, the big pet-killing mystery she solved, and explain why it's awesomeand sometimes nerve-rackingfor cat and dog vets to treat exotics. (Bonus tip: Oral penicillin kills rabbits, folks. Beware!)
Black Sabbath: Religious discrimination when hiring a new veterinary associate
February 9th 2017A job candidate is offered a lowball salary at this veterinary hospital when the schedule conflicts with his religious beliefs. The hiring manager swears it's all about the bottom line. Whose side are you on?
The myth of compassion fatigue in veterinary medicine
January 17th 2017Knowing why youre struggling is important, so its not helpful to label every negative experience in the veterinary profession as compassion fatigue. When I took an honest look at how I was feeling, I wasnt running out of compassion. My fatigue stemmed from making ethical decisions within the boundaries of clients (often) illogical values or unreasonable budgets.