Archive for June, 2009

Clients With Pet Insurance Questions

Pet insurance questions seem to be part of the every day occurrence when it comes to being a vet tech.  What plan should I buy?  What company is good?  Does it pay to buy pet insurance?  Lots of questions….

Planning For Your Dog’s Upcoming Surgery

Sooner or later every dog owner must face the possibility that his or her dog will have to undergo surgery. The surgery could be minor, such as having a few stitches, or could be as complicated and risky as having a malignant mammary tumor or lymph glands removed.

Vet Techs Pushing Certain Dog Foods

As a vet tech it can seem like all sales reps want us to do is to promote their brand of dog food.  Often times it seems like a clinic is defined by what kind of dog food it promotes.  Vet techs are the ones who get asked about what type of dog food a [...]

How To Avoid Bad Vets and Find The Right One

As a relief vet tech I have worked with lots of different vets over the years, some bad, some good and some great.  But, there is only one person responsible for your dog’s health: You. And a major part of this responsibility is getting the appropriate veterinary care and attention, which can only be accomplished [...]