As soon as we got to those feet it was another story! Frank became a different dog. He thrashed and rolled and growled and lunged at me. All because I touched his foot!
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I frantically looked around for the cow. I mean she’s a cow...how hard could she be to spot, but she was nowhere to be seen. I checked by the trailer and what did I find? The gates were not latched. She literally just walked out for a nice little stroll somewhere in Holdenville.
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In this book you will meet the charismatic, punchy as ever, handlebar-mustache-wearing, fun-loving Cowboy Ryan!
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LTC Holland serves as a reminder that life is short. What better way to continue to honor his legacy than by encouraging others to pursue the best profession in the world… veterinary medicine.
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Learning to communicate is another HUGE obstacle that veterinarians face daily in the real world. As a volunteer you learn how to communicate with doctors, technicians and clients.
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I spent a good part of my childhood with my Pawpaw in his beat up Ford pick-up truck. He would pick me up in the mornings, we would drive around and check oil wells and then head to the house.
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“Any livestock (equine, bovine, porcine, caprine, ovine, or cervidae) entering Oklahoma from a county where vesicular stomatitis has been diagnosed within the last thirty (30) days or a county that contains a premise quarantined for vesicular stomatitis shall be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection dated within five (5) days of entry.”
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Allison has come so far in the past six years. She has overcome many obstacles to achieve her dreams and I am unbelievably proud of her!
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As many of you know by now, I have been in the process of purchasing my own veterinary clinic. Well, I am happy to announce that I am FINALLY a practice owner!
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I examine Bart and notice his mucous membranes are extremely pale, very white. His temperature was 104.0 (high). Heart and respiratory rate were within normal ranges. When palpating (feeling) his abdomen though, his spleen was very enlarged.
Numerous fleas were also noted in the exam. Despite having multiple issues he still seemed fairly alert and responsive.
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No one should be discouraged from veterinary school! I LOVE what I do. I can’t say that I loved the endless hours of studying, the grueling exams, and the lack of sleep, but the outcome has been the best reward!
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Managing a pet’s quality of life is a difficult subject I have to discuss with clients frequently in my profession.
Two questions every pet owner has when they’re faced with decisions about their pet’s life is:
“How do I know this is the right time?”
“Am I making the right decision?”
The past two and half years of my veterinary career have been some of the best years of my life. Not only have I been given the opportunity to learn from Dr. Brian McNeil at Cushing Veterinary Clinic, but the clients there have been so supportive of my crazy ideas and passion for veterinary medicine. Due to the high volume of clientele at Cushing Veterinary Clinic, I have been able to learn so much and greatly expand my skills as a veterinarian.
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The scenario described below is a very common occurrence so I want to use it as an opportunity to share a few tips your vet will appreciate when you take your animal in for their next visit.
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Kind, thoughtful, intelligent and funny are just a few words to describe my next senior spotlight student from Oklahoma State University: Lauralyn Harper.
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