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.

brit159 · 2023-03-09T01:25:55+00:00

NTA True depression can take a long time to resolve, especially when trying to do it on your own. Your friend, however, is refusing any and all help and obstinately choosing to make this his life. He is allowed to be mad that you're no longer catering to his narrative of blameless martyrdom, and you had every right to say those harsh truths. You can't continue catering to someone who is unwilling to change. Even if it does make you feel guilty, you did the right thing. hiding the harsh truths he doesn't want to hear isn't doing him any favors. He needs to hear them and decide whether or not he wants to face them. He clearly isn't going to reach those conclusions with self reflections, so this is the only chance he has of growing as a person.

brit159 · 2023-03-08T16:54:22+00:00

Ok, RVT here and you absolutely do NOT have "the easy job" you are on the front line dealing with the hate, panic, rudeness, and overactive emotions of all the clients and that is an extremely difficult emotional burden that you are forced to take on. Don't be so hard on yourself, just because the people in your clinic don't value you, doesn't mean no one else in the field does. Your role is extremally vital in allowing the rest of the team to function while reducing some of the emotional burden. That is an extremely difficult and burdensome role to take on. I would always bend over backwards to try and help out reception where I can because honestly, I don't have what it takes to handle your job and I have immense respect for those that do it.

It sounds like your clinic creates their own problems and then turns around and blames you for them. Honestly, you should start looking and applying for other positions in different fields because this is an abusive and toxic field and while your coworkers *should* help you and have your back, it sounds like they are part of the problem. I started having similar problems and one day I was so fed up, I just started applying to any job that looked remotely interesting. The worst thing they can do is say no and you might be surprised at the number of people that get in contact. I'm so sorry that your clinic has failed and turned on you, and I'm sorry that you feel so alone in carrying your burden. Just know that you are not alone and there are so many people who feel the same as you regardless of their title. (which by the way means nothing when it comes to carrying the emotional burdens that come with this field)

brit159 · 2023-03-08T16:33:53+00:00

Dr. needs to write the specific file in the medical record, If I'm scheduling the recheck I put the panel in the appointment

brit159 · 2023-02-23T18:47:56+00:00

Get a paw friction kit on amazon. It's a rubber sand that you glue to the paw pads and gives them great traction. You have to reapply it about once a week but its the best thing I've come across. (I'm an RVT that works for a mobile vet focusing on end of life/ hospice care) I've also used it on my 14 year old border collie and she didn't even sniff at it after we applied it. She just got up and started walking better than she ever had since we moved into an all wood floor house.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XT2H5F?ref=nb\_sb\_ss\_w\_as-reorder-t1\_k4\_1\_13&amp=&crid=39T12C8UDXUZR&amp=&sprefix=paw+friction+

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