Katie Hogan, DVM

10/23/2025

I don’t sweat the small stuff… so that I can have full control over the one thing that’s most important to me: time.

Relief work gives me the freedom to choose when, where, and how I practice.

That means no drama, no micromanagement... just good medicine and a schedule that fits my life.

If you’ve ever wondered whether relief work could give you your life back, stick around.

(PS my patient in this video is sedated.)

10/22/2025

✨ The secret to happiness in veterinary medicine? It’s not more money, more patients, or even fewer hours. It’s balance. Specifically, balancing autonomy with support. Read the full post to see how this ratio might be the key to your career satisfaction.

Happiness in veterinary medicine comes down to one key balance: autonomy and support. Learn how finding the right mix of freedom and teamwork can reduce burnout, build confidence, and help you create a career that truly fits your life.

10/22/2025

Gemma gave us a scare. 💙

My colleagues found a splenic tumor on her during a practice ultrasound, and things moved fast:
👉 Confirmed at GCVS with an internist
👉 Surgery + overnight care at Grady Vet
👉 Home the next day, playing tug a week later

And the best part? Her tumor was benign.

That’s a big deal, because most splenic tumors are cancerous and even the benign growths can rupture and lead to life threatening internal bleeding.

She’s living proof that sometimes you catch it in time. 🐾

10/10/2025

Relief work offers freedom, flexibility, and variety — but it’s not for everyone.

After years of working as a relief vet, I’ve noticed the ones who thrive in this role share a few key traits. 🩺

If you’ve ever wondered whether relief work might be the right next step in your veterinary career, this post is for you 👇

Discover the 10 traits of a successful relief vet — and see if you’ve got what it takes to build a career that gives you more freedom, growth, and balance.

🎯 Read the full blog: — link in the comments!

10/08/2025

Do you want an unreliable piece of equipment that you'll have to calibrate 30 times and hold *exactly* right, otherwise it will lie to you about eye pressures?

Introducing the tonopen. I hate this thing and will delegate checking IOPs like my life depends on it 🤣😭.

What is your least favorite vet med tool? Drop in the comments.

10/03/2025

Veterinary teams love your pets... but the work can be intense, and burnout is common in our profession.

Here are 5 simple ways you can make life a little easier for your vet team (and help them take even better care of your pet):

🐾 Be on time for your appointment
🐾 Bring a list of meds & questions
🐾 Be patient if there’s a wait
🐾 Follow treatment plans
🐾 Say thank you

These small actions mean so much. They help keep the clinic running smoothly, give your pet better care, and boost morale for the hardworking people behind the scenes.

💬 Pet owners: what do YOU do to make vet visits easier?
💬 Vet pros: what’s something you wish more pet owners knew?