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Advocacy–Getting the Word Out!

In today’s politically charged environment, everyone seems to have an opinion that must be voiced.  Free speech is one of the basic tenets of our society, and more and more people feel compelled to promote their agendas.  We, as veterinary professionals, seem more...

Do You Love Your Profession?

I had an interesting discussion with a colleague a few weeks ago, which I viewed with both concern and a little sadness. We were discussion our children, and their professional aspirations.  He expressed relief that his kids had no interest in veterinary medicine as a...

Perseverance in Practice

I recently participated in a training session for animal humane care investigators. It was eye-opening, and many interesting topics of conversation surfaced over the course of the day.  One theme brought up by more than one person was the frustration involved with...

Never Underestimate…

My first job as a licensed veterinarian was at a mixed practice in rural southern Illinois.  The closest neighboring practice was 25 miles away, and it was a good 90-minute drive to the nearest referral facility.  So, we saw more than our share of interesting cases—a...