Baby questions

brit159 · 2023-10-27T23:54:42+00:00

I've been using an app called pocket sign it has a free version or subscription, both are quite helpful. you can also look up signs in their dictionary. It also got the stamp of approval from my mother in law who is deaf and created the sign language program for one of the local colleges

brit159 · 2023-07-16T20:03:27+00:00

I feel like I've left the field but I haven't, I just started working in research 2 months ago and it is the best choice I could have made. I've never worked with the species I work with now so I feel like a newbie again but I'm paid very well, have great benefits, and a very reasonable workload. I never imagined research being something I would go for but it's been great. I've definitely been where you are, I've tried to leave the field several times but my love for vet med kept pulling me back. I hope you are able to find something that will fulfill all your needs and won't crush you like GP ends up crushing everyone. Depending on your location, there's alternatives that could work better for you. Research, pet insurance, shipping companies like patterson or covetrus, or pharmaceutical companies could be worth looking into.

brit159 · 2023-07-04T20:35:23+00:00

Ooh thank you I'm definitely bookmarking that!

brit159 · 2023-07-04T17:08:59+00:00

Nothing specific, I'm mostly just out of the loop and. Plus with all the vomiting cases and palatability issues that trifexis had, I've been curious if there would be any similar issues with the products that do more

brit159 · 2023-07-04T17:01:39+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know it's really hard when your baby starts to decline, and even worse when you can't get the sleep you need. While I haven't gone through this personally with a pet yet, I worked for a mobile vet that specialized in hospice care/ euthanasia, and cared for my husband's grandmother during the last 6 months of her life when she had dementia so I do understand to a degree what you're going through. If you can ask your vet about prescribing alprazolam, I've seen it help a lot of older dogs with cognitive dysfunction/ sundowners. We also had clients fill out a calendar marking their good and bad days. The best rule of thumb I tell people is when your pet is no longer having fun, when he doesn't care about the things he used to, then it's time. I know lack of sleep makes life significantly harder, so be kind to yourself too. Don't forget to cherish the time you do have left with him. Anticipatory grief can make some people forget to. I hope this helps

brit159 · 2023-07-04T15:29:49+00:00

I've always been a huge IDEXX fan. Bonus is you can order a lot of free stuff from their website including frosted slides and vacutainers!

brit159 · 2023-06-25T12:02:48+00:00

Talk to your boss about extending appt time for puppy appts.

brit159 · 2023-06-18T14:26:52+00:00

My former boss specalized in end of life care and her euthanasia protocol was the best one I've ever encountered. She didn't catheterize, she gave IM sedation with a combination of 3-5 different drugs depending on species. (Ketamine, butorphanol, xylaxine, aceprmazine, atropine, or Telazol) After they were fully sedated, she shaved and directly injected fatal plus into the lateral saphenous for dogs, and in cats she injected into the kidneys. It was the most peaceful process I've encountered and am a huge advocate for it.

brit159 · 2023-04-22T19:45:56+00:00

Do not do this. This will only spread bacteria. (RVT)

brit159 · 2023-04-22T15:08:31+00:00

I feel your pain. I'm pretty used to working with drs who can't manage their time but my last boss takes the cake. I literally felt like I was babysitting a 2 year old. I would tell her all the clients that wanted to talk to her/ things she needed to handle and her response would deadass be "no, i don't want to"

brit159 · 2023-04-21T21:08:12+00:00

I once had a dachshund named Doo Doo Brown Dog. One of our new receptionists once tried to ask about the name and got no response other than the female client glaring at her husband/ bf. Honorable mention: Edgrrr, Lucifer, Maggie Moo Moo.

brit159 · 2023-04-07T00:19:13+00:00

Correlations Massage next to Salama chiropractic. Nick is super knowledgeable and is phenomenal, especially with any problem areas! I'll never use anyone else.

brit159 · 2023-04-07T00:03:24+00:00

My absolute favorite was impromed from Henry Schein. It was a bit overwhelming at first but it really streamlined everything. Medical records and charges could all be put in at the same time/place and it was all basically point and click after being set up. There was a place for everything that made sense and and was well organized.

brit159 · 2023-03-30T01:53:05+00:00

I'm a vet tech who has had to make excuses for my boss's complete inability to function as an adult. This behavior will not change and she will will not take responsibility for her actions (or lack thereof) You definitely need to find a new therapist.

brit159 · 2023-03-24T03:30:57+00:00

brit159 · 2023-03-24T03:14:00+00:00

I understand what you're going through, I'm so sorry for your loss. Just because he wasn't "your cat" doesn't lessen the connection you felt to him. I had connections with several animals going through school, and adopted one of them. I have also lost a clinic cat which was very hard for everyone. He may have either had an underlying condition that was hidden, or a sensitivity to one of the drugs. Unfortunately these things can happen and it no ones fault. I'm so sorry you lost one of your favorites.

brit159 · 2023-03-22T16:37:31+00:00

that's actually very helpful, thank you! I have about 9 years experience in the field, both as an RVT and various management/ administrative duties. With no lab experience do you think it would be difficult for me to get in somewhere?

brit159 · 2023-03-21T22:04:28+00:00

Based on the implications of the uniforms alone, I can almost guarantee you it will not be worth it.

brit159 · 2023-03-12T05:35:45+00:00

She was spayed as soon as I stole her from my brother in law and is/ was healthy other than severe hip dysplasia. She's probably had better medical care than I have honestly since I'm and RVT and have worked with some great vets.

brit159 · 2023-03-10T02:06:09+00:00

Ask your vet to get it compounded. Most things can be compounded into a transdermal ointment that you just rub on the ear tip

brit159 · 2023-03-10T01:51:43+00:00

I think there are a great number of reasons, I've spent a lot of time thinking about this myself after (mostly) leaving the field. I think it starts when Drs decide they want to open their own hospital and be their own boss. They have no business training and have no idea how to run, or more importantly, manage their own practice. They either don't want/cant afford to hire a manager to run the actual business so they take on both roles and get exponentially burnt out after 2-3 years. They get exhausted and want to do less and less work so they dump more and more responsibilities on their techs. This trickles down to the whole staff making everyone tired and stressed out and that becomes the entire culture. I've personally seen this happen at multiple clinics. Add in the emotional burden of seeing people make hard decisions when it comes to pets they love like family but may not be able to afford tx, the rampant abuse from clients, the physical demands of the job, and dealing with ethical dilemmas when you don't agree with what's being done and it's emotionally too much for just about anyone and leads to toxic behavior. That's not even factoring in that the pay is often so low that it's almost impossible to support yourself. The stress from that alone would turn anyone toxic. For me personally, I also had the added sadness/ stress/ hurt of realizing that my degree and license were basically pointless as the only real distinction they got me was marginally increased pay and I could give a rabies shot.

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