Gifted Fifth Graders

Gifted Fifth Graders

For the past two school years, I have escaped my office on Wednesday afternoons to teach gifted and talented fifth graders. Veterinarians are popular classroom visitors. In the vast tapestry of veterinary science, every thread represents a unique facet of our shared...
Pet Article: SCUBA Training

Pet Article: SCUBA Training

As a veterinarian, my passion for understanding and caring for animals extends far beyond the confines of land. The idea of exploring the mysterious world beneath the waves has always intrigued me, but leaky masks and inability to see without glasses dampened my...
My boots have blood on them

My boots have blood on them

They have had blood splatter since about six days after I bought them. I did a splenectomy on a large dog and got some splatters on my right boot. Small animal veterinarians are often called upon to perform life-saving procedures, from emergency surgeries to critical...