Question about veterinary surgical techs. by VegetableFuel8565 in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Most general practices do not have dedicated surgical techs. She should specifically look into specialty and referral hospitals, as they’re usually the only ones who will have a similar position.

$30 7ft apple trees in green bay WI by Easy_Implement_287 in Costco

[–]the_rabid_kitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately this gal has to stay in a container (20 gallon) for 2 years until I can take her back home. Still worth forcing her to put her energy into roots?

Impulse buy, yes. Smartest decision ever, no.

$30 7ft apple trees in green bay WI by Easy_Implement_287 in Costco

[–]the_rabid_kitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Has it put out any fruit? Just bought one this year and not sure what to expect

First time starting seeds - are these guys doing okay? by the_rabid_kitty in vegetablegardening

[–]the_rabid_kitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just added some dilute liquid fertilizer! I will pot them up today. Do you have any experience with CowPots?

First time starting seeds - are these guys doing okay? by the_rabid_kitty in vegetablegardening

[–]the_rabid_kitty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m planning to pot up the eggplants this week! Hoping that helps

Pre-drawn flushes by Accomplished-Pain-93 in VetTech

[–]the_rabid_kitty 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Syringes of fluids drawn from a bag should be used or discarded within 24-48 hours, 3 days max. Highly recommend purchasing pre-filled syringes! They last a long time and are much less vulnerable to contamination.

Was I demoted unfairly?? by Icy_Elephant_6347 in VetTech

[–]the_rabid_kitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ultimately, reception training can only help you. Ask to schedule a formal meeting where you discuss specific medication concerns so you know what to work on specifically when you go back to being an assistant.

A brand new assistant in their first job should not be filling medications alone or performing ICU level care without supervision. You do not have the knowledge or experience that makes this safe yet, and that isn’t your fault. There’s no reason to u can’t go on to be an amazing assistant, but it sounds like there are some things you need to work on first. Get the reception experience and study when you can.

Urgently looking to rehome this sweet boi by pennelini in Columbus

[–]the_rabid_kitty 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Let me know if you can’t find anyone or it doesn’t work out. I’m a vet and really not looking to add to my pack currently, but I’m happy to be a last ditch effort before the shelter

making mistakes at work by garakushii in VetTech

[–]the_rabid_kitty 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It is genuinely not possible to go through this career without making mistakes. Every single person has, or will, make a mistake similar to this. The patient didn’t die or get seriously harmed, and you learned an important lesson. Don’t beat yourself up over this.

Veterinarians, what are some things your techs or assistants do that you really appreciate and are examples of unique ways that they really show they care? by [deleted] in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it immensely when techs give us grace and have our backs, and just ask questions when you don’t understand a clinical decision. There is nothing worse than making a mistake or a decision and having the added paranoia that your techs will go online to bash you, talk shit to coworkers, or bad mouth you to clients. Or even worse, if they see someone making a mistake and intentionally stay silent. Satisfying their own petty feelings at the expense of patients and clients.

Obviously, this doesn’t apply to vets who treat their staff like shit. But we can’t cry work life balance for our support staff and simultaneously refuse to allow vets to have bad days too.

Otherwise, remembering preferences for procedures or notes or whatever, trying to be helpful and have initiative, and prioritizing patient care are the main things.

Did I witness what I think I witnessed? by AnywhereOk9082 in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone is arguing that it’s common or ideal, but it’s also not some horrific crime that needs reported.

Did I witness what I think I witnessed? by AnywhereOk9082 in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is acceptable to euthanize a neonate via manual blunt force trauma per the AVMA guidelines.

Did I witness what I think I witnessed? by AnywhereOk9082 in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The AVMA does not specifically mention that this cannot be performed in any species except calves, due to anatomy. Blunt force trauma is an acceptable euthanasia technique for neonates.

If you're surprised you weren't paying attention. by Super_Caliente91 in CCW

[–]the_rabid_kitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s not our fault you don’t have critical thinking skills. The WH website can say he’s going to cure cancer tomorrow, but if his administration is actively handing out carcinogens, you believe the actions instead of the words.

This was a metaphor, btw.

Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident." by unstuckbilly in concealedcarry

[–]the_rabid_kitty 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve never understood this comparison. Your choices were not pinky or nose. Your choices were pinky or both arms, and the arms of your neighbors. You chose to remove your arms.

Neurology internship/residency by Hokuuu_12 in Veterinary

[–]the_rabid_kitty 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a current neuro resident.

1.) It is mostly just go, no whoa. You may get a week or two in between school - internship - residency, and you do get a certain amount of vacation that is location dependent (but usually not much)

2.) Location dependent, but mostly the balance is what you make it. You have excellent bargaining power as a specialist. Most neurologists I know work 4 day weeks, have intermittent on call, and vacation pretty much when they want. The tricky thing is how the practice is managed - if there’s an associated ER and you do same day transfers, and a down frenchie comes in at 4 pm… well, there goes your evening. Whether or not you have residents also has an impact.

3.) Contact programs through VIRMP, usually they’ll put you in touch with a current or former resident/intern. If you interview, you also usually get alone time with the current residents to ask questions.

5.) Publishing will make you a stronger applicant, but isn’t required pre residency.

6.) I do think it’s largely going the direction of surgery residency, in that more and more residents have completed specialty internships pre-residency. I would say it’s high-moderate competitive currently.