by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog, Howlidays, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Many years ago, I started the month of November being for thanks giving the entire month not just the day. Others might have picked it up from me it started the same time. Whatever, I don’t need credit, I’m happy for the benefit. Nov 1st: I’m...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Oct 14, 2024 | Blog, Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Grief is a constant companion in veterinary medicine. As a veterinarian, I’ve seen it in countless forms—from the quiet moments shared with a pet in its final hours to the overwhelming sorrow that floods in when the inevitable can no longer be postponed. But the grief...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Aug 12, 2024 | Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Diving Deep: A Veterinarian’s Perspective on Ocean Conservation As a veterinarian and avid wildlife advocate, I’ve spent my career nurturing animals and educating others on the importance of conservation. Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to combine my...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jul 22, 2024 | Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
Continuing Education in Veterinary Medicine: A Commitment to Excellence As a dedicated veterinarian licensed in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Missouri, and the Northern Mariana Islands I understand the critical importance of continuing education in maintaining the...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Jun 10, 2024 | Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
This past week was one of the more challenging stretches I’ve experienced in my veterinary career. It began with a full shift in the emergency room (ER), where the unpredictability of cases is matched only by the urgency they bring. Following a long holiday...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Feb 26, 2024 | Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
I will be out of the office the last two weeks in March. As a veterinarian deeply committed to animal welfare, I am thrilled to announce an upcoming journey to Saipan, where I will be undertaking a crucial mission aimed at improving the health and well-being of the...
