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Just a thought here. In areas where you have choices…restaurants, car mechanics, grocery stores. Is location the only thing you look at when choosing your regular place? Maybe price is the main thing you consider in your choice? Maybe friendliness of staff, or how well they leave you alone is most important? Unless you have… Read more

One of the first ways we can show ourselves Self-Compassion is through recognition that no one is perfect and that includes ourselves. I do not identify as a perfectionist. However, lots of personality tests that I have taken over the years will clearly identify many veterinarians and vet techs I have worked with as perfectionists.… Read more

People suck. Bet you didn’t expect that statement first. Honestly I cringe when I hear people say that. I cringe even harder when a colleague says it. So definitive and so damning. No “except”, no “some”, no exceptions. As a quick example of how this type of statement hurts us think about your morning drive.… Read more

Let’s just start here. This is probably one of the most common questions that veterinarians are asked about their work. Why are you so expensive, can you discount care or answer my question for free? Wouldn’t it be great if vet clinics could be like Discount Tire. I love Discount Tire, they check your air… Read more

Why am I sharing this advice? When I first took an interest in veterinary medicine (late 1970s) veterinarians were looked to for advice on pet care. Even though vet care was not as sophisticated as it is today the sources for information were less voluminous and more science based. Like many other things, the information… Read more

Self-Compassion, is treating yourself as you would treat a friend. It sounds super easy, but is it? For those of us who punish ourselves for not getting through life perfectly, how we treat friends may look superior to how we treat ourselves. So, to show self-compassion we stick to three basic tenets. One, treating ourselves… Read more

These are my writings on pet care as well as self-compassion. I have been a veterinarian for over 20 years and continue to work on self-compassion to enhance my vet work. You are welcome to look around and read. Please contact me if you would like further information on anything shared here. Read more