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...
by Dr. M.J. Wixsom | Nov 20, 2023 | Vet Life and It's not just a vet life
I’m off shifts at the Animal ER due to impending knee surgery. My next shift will be on Christmas Day. My staff has already been teasing me about the euthanasia system. As the holiday season approaches, the world around us transforms into a festive and joyous...
