Old Ridge Veterinary Hospital

12/04/2023

Any time we’re mentioned alongside the likes of Sebastian, Cody, and Clint, I know we’re doing something right.

🤔💭 Imagine a world where AI doesn't replace humans but empowers them to achieve more. That's the vision we're bringing to life at Digitail.

As Sebastian Gabor, our co-founder, says, 'AI isn’t built to replace humans. However, someone using AI will replace someone not using AI.' This is the cornerstone of our approach: using AI not as a replacement but as an enhancement to the human touch in veterinary care. 🐾

Inspired by leaders like Dr. Cody Creelman at (Fen Vet) and Clint Latham, J.D. (Lucca Veterinary Data Security), and Dr. William Tancredi (Old Ridge Veterinary Hospital), who have been at the forefront of understanding and embracing the implementation of AI in veterinary practices. Their commitment to innovation mirrors our own.

At Digitail, we're not just developing software; we're crafting an AI-powered ecosystem that understands and adapts to the unique needs of veterinary practices and pet owners. Join us in this journey as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in veterinary medicine.

For anyone interested in where the future of vet med is going, this Today's Veterinary Business article by Sarah Rumple Mahan is a must-read.

https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/veterinary-ai-1223/

10/30/2023

The things that give us the heebie-jeebies in vet med!

10/14/2023

Nittany has always been a Lions fan.

10/11/2023

Happy birthday, Collin!

10/09/2023

Ashley got a puppy!

Our longest tenured employee finally came home with a furry friend! Friends, meet Sadie!

07/20/2023

On a morning so busy that if my hair caught fire my first priority still wouldn’t be extinguishing it, it was a text from my sister to remind me of the date.

Today is the three-year anniversary of Old Ridge Veterinary Hospital, and it’s been an honor and a privilege to do this job I love in my hometown.

So many people have helped me to build and cultivate my dream that I cannot list them all. My gratitude knows neither bounds nor limits to each and every one of you.

This vocation of mine is a central part of this life I’m grateful to lead, and the opportunity to continue to do it here with all of you is the greatest accomplishment I could imagine.

A football coach once asked his team, “Where else would you rather be than right here, right now?” And as long as I’ve been doing this, I can’t dream of an answer.

Thank you all so much, from the very bottom of my heart.

07/18/2023

Some of us enjoy nail trims more than others.

07/16/2023

07/04/2023

An obituary, found by my Dad, of his uncle, my great uncle, Fred McGuigon, who landed at Normandy as part of the Allied invasion that would break the N**i hold on continental Europe. The invasion resulted in more than 10,000 Allied casualties.

Fred was awarded a Purple Heart. He used to joke that he’d won it because he’d hurt his knee playing football in the field.

Fred also won a Silver Star. He didn’t joke - or even talk - about that one at all.

Happy Independence Day.

06/06/2023

The life of a vet tech is not without its hardships and challenges.

This challenging hardship’s name is “Figgy.”

05/31/2023

Doc REALLY liked the show Ted Lasso.

He’s a little more “Roy Kent” than “Ted Lasso,” if we’re being honest.

05/16/2023

The Drs. Lynch shared some photos of the future Dr. Lynch rocking some Old Ridge Vet swag. (Recruiting talented doctors is tough, we have to start early!)

05/12/2023

Almost exactly eight years ago, a friend of mine rescued a young, heartworm-positive hunting dog from a high-kill shelter. I was working at another hospital at the time, and I said I’d try to help get him adopted.

He was a sweet-but-wily dog, a master escape artist, a wanderer, and hated to be alone. He would be described as “the funniest bad dog ever” after being found buried in the winter coats piled on a bed. I treated him, and very nearly kept him.

Then one of my clients lost their dog suddenly. And in talking with her about it, she mentioned that they wanted another beagle. “If you know anybody,” she said.

With poor taste but excellent timing, I said, “I have this dog I’m fostering…”

Despite living with me for awhile, I hadn’t named him other than shouting his breed when he’d run off. In frustrated shouting, “beagle” sounded like “Bagel.” It stuck.

Mary and Den had been good clients, but I didn’t really know them. I was busy burning myself out working 80-hours a week for a corporate hospital and didn’t have any sort of social life. They struck me as kind and friendly people, and I was fascinated that they were professional scientists and professional musicians. I was reluctant to give up this “foster,” but I had a feeling their family was the right fit.

They adopted Bagel. And I’ve been fortunate to become friends with these remarkable people. Knowing I loved this beagle, they were friendly enough to keep me as their veterinarian even though I’d moved away. And being wonderful and kind, they kept me as their friend too.

Today we said goodbye to Bagel the beagle. Bodies are fragile, time is fleeting, and impermanence gets the best of us all. He was so lucky to have been adopted by Mary and Den, who would give him all the love and care and fun that every dog deserves. Musicians and scientists, I think, often give freely, naturally sharing their gifts and talents with others. For Mary and Den, Bagel got the best of them. And as their friend, so did I.

It is always sad to say goodbye, grief often the inevitable price of love. But I try to take heart in the years of joy and love brought by this little beagle. It is a miracle that it happened at all.

04/29/2023

Congratulations to JT for passing the test to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! His gift with animals is apparent to everyone who meets him and we’re so lucky to have him here!

Couldn’t be prouder of this young man’s accomplishment!

04/16/2023

with my favorite Groucho Marx quote!

04/14/2023

My adorable niece in her OOTD and her ORVH swag. She’s just the cutest!

04/05/2023

Bash is, well, he’s a little different.

04/03/2023

Mondays are for puppies! Big and small!

04/01/2023

There are few things that bring joy in the way that seeing people you care about be happy and successful.

Tyler and Sam were undergrads taking online classes on pandemic furlough when Old Ridge opened. They helped build the hospital and ORVH wouldn’t be what it is without them.

Tonight they helped (dare I say led?) the students in beating the faculty at the hockey game.

I couldn’t be happier for or prouder of them. They’re going to be great doctors.

03/31/2023

The young ladies made a fun little fuss over Miss Figgy. She does not mind being the center of attention.

03/30/2023

Shadow, weighing in at just under a kilo, is our tiniest surgery patient to date!

03/29/2023

Cerberus! I’m so sorry I missed your birthday on Monday! But here’s a belated birthday post!

03/27/2023

It’s been that sort of day!

03/23/2023

It’s National Puppy Day! Send us your puppy pictures!

03/22/2023

We had a bit of a late night with an emergency yesterday, and Miss Figgy couldn’t hang. She decided she’d had enough and put herself to bed. Kids these days!

03/21/2023

Sean with Miss Figgy rocking her gear