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Primary and Urgent Care Veterinarian 🐶 Funny and Educational 🐱 Human Animal Bond 🐾

01/19/2025

Gotta be honest. This one hurts the most for me. 😣

12/30/2024

Communication can make or break trust with pet parents. 🐾 The way we phrase things matters—small changes can create understanding, build stronger relationships, and make tricky conversations less overwhelming. 💡

What’s your go-to way of rephrasing tough topics? Let’s share ideas and keep pushing for better communication in VetMed. 💙

Share with your colleagues—because every team can benefit from clearer, more empathetic conversations.

12/27/2024

📷 Camera roll of a veterinarian December 2024 📸

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! 🎄🕎

Such a wonderful combination of holidays to celebrate joy, family, friendship—and eat amazing food! 😊🐾💙

Did you know the last time these holidays lined up was 19 years ago? And before that, 46 years earlier! How cool is that?! 😎

Wishing everyone the happiest holiday season, and to those working today—thank you for caring for pets & people in need! 💕

12/10/2024

MOLLY GRADUATED FROM RADIATION THERAPY FOR HER MCT YESTERDAY & LOOK HOW HAPPY SHE IS.
I’m not crying, you are 😭😭😭

Sara and I received the BEST Molly news yesterday: her mast cell tumor has responded so well to radiation therapy that she was able to finish her treatments a day early!

A huge thank you to Dr. Moirano and the incredible Radiation Oncology team at . Your care and compassion for Molly have meant the world to us. She couldn’t have asked for a better graduation moment ❤️‍🩹—and signing her very own certificate? Truly iconic!

We are beyond thankful for the progress Molly has made over the last two weeks. Her tumor’s response to treatment has exceeded our expectations, and every single day with our beautiful, special girl is a gift.

With the success we’ve seen so far, we’re cautiously optimistic and hoping to achieve at least 6–9 months disease-free, and maybe even more! The treatment protocol’s study didn’t calculate a median survival time due to follow-up loss, but the average disease-free interval was about a year. Initially, we estimated slightly less for Molly due to concerns about a high-grade mass (based on cytology and the inflammatory/reactive nature of her tumor).

I plan to dive deeper into Molly’s case in a future post, but for now, I’m overjoyed to share that her tumor has significantly shrunk after just two weeks of treatment. Her resilience and happiness through it all inspire us every day. ❤️

11/28/2024

Thank you to all in VetMed & human healthcare working today to take care of those pets and their people that need it! So grateful for you!

10/15/2024

🎉 10k GIVEAWAY 🎉

I can’t believe we’ve hit this milestone! To celebrate and give back to all of YOU for your incredible support, I’m teaming up with .huvet for a special giveaway, just in time for Vet Tech Week!

✨ Prizes:

🥇 1st Place: $50 gift card to .huvet store!
🥈 2nd & 🥉 3rd Place: LoveHuVet Wellness Journals

🛑 How to Enter:
1️⃣ Follow both and .huvet
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3️⃣ Get an extra entry by tagging a friend in the comments (one friend per comment = one entry).
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Giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada only. Void where prohibited.

This is just a small way of saying THANK YOU for helping me grow and supporting my journey. Your engagement, kindness, and love have meant the world to me. Let’s keep the good vibes going and celebrate together! 🎉

⏰ Giveaway closes on Friday at 11:59pm EST. Winners will be announced Saturday at 7pm, tagged on this post, and DM’d for details. Good luck, everyone! 🌟

10/15/2024

🐾 Want to elevate your patient care? It starts with clinical empathy and effective communication in the exam room! 🩺 Here are 6 steps to make your next appointment smoother:

1️⃣ Establish rapport – Use their name! It’s a simple yet powerful way to connect.
2️⃣ Listen reflectively – Repeat back key concerns to show you’re really hearing them.
3️⃣ Validate emotions – Acknowledge feelings like worry or frustration.
4️⃣ Educate clearly – Use simple language and avoid overwhelming medical jargon.
5️⃣ Provide space for questions – Invite open dialogue to clarify any doubts.
6️⃣ Follow up with care – Show clients you care about their pet’s health even after the visit.

✨ Try these steps in practice today, and watch how your client relationships improve!

👉 Share with your fellow vets and let’s keep building trust in VetMed!

10/13/2024

Happy National Vet Tech Week! 🎉 Today, and every day, we celebrate the incredible work and dedication of veterinary technicians and nurses. You are the backbone of veterinary medicine, the unrecognized heroes who make our world go round. 🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️

Your skills, compassion, and hard work ensure that every patient receives the best care possible, and we depend on you more than words can express. You are crucial to the success of every treatment, surgery, and wellness exam. From handling delicate anesthesia monitoring to being the calm in the storm of a busy clinic day, you are irreplaceable. 🙌

We must ensure that you feel valued, respected, and empowered in your roles. Let’s embrace your contributions and make sure you’re utilized to your full potential!

Veterinary nurses and techs—thank you for everything you do. Let’s continue to raise you up, not just this week, but every day. 💙💚

09/13/2024

It breaks my heart to share this, but I know in my heart that Buster is in a better place now. After five months of keeping him comfortable with palliative care, we had to say goodbye and help him transition to the rainbow bridge last night. He bravely fought splenic cancer with so many good days filled with love and joy. But over the last two weeks, the bad days started to outweigh the good, and we made the hardest decision for his relief. He was truly such a good boy, and he’ll always hold a special place in our hearts.

I am so thankful for the team at for seeing Buster on short notice and providing an incredibly comfortable experience for his end-of-life care. He got so many chocolate kisses and peanut butter and was so happy with all the love and treats surrounding him in his last moments with us. I could not be more grateful for their support through this very difficult time.

I hope there are endless ice cubes waiting for you at the rainbow bridge, sweet boy. You deserve them all. 🐾💔

09/11/2024

Why Clinical Empathy Matters in VetMed 🩺
Swipe through to learn how clinical empathy can transform your practice! If you found this helpful, share it with your friends and colleagues to spread the word about the power of empathy in veterinary care. 🙌📚

08/24/2024

True or false?

08/21/2024

ChatGPT Roasts DogtorJosh. Now that I’m done wiping away the tears, I’m ready to share the laughs with everyone. In their defense, the prompt included don’t hold back, and hurt my feelings, mission accomplished - solid advice though if we’re being real 😂🤣💀

08/14/2024

This weekend was incredibly tough. Molly developed a large mass on her left shoulder that rapidly appeared over the last week. We aspirated the mass on Friday, and she had a severe inflammatory reaction. When I reviewed her in-house cytology, I was devastated to see it confirmed as a mast cell tumor. The shock and loss of breath I felt were indescribable.

The bruising and inflammation spread from her shoulder down her arm and across her chest and abdomen. By the end of my shift, she could barely walk, so we treated her with strong pain meds. I’m so grateful to the team at for their exceptional care and love for Molly.

Thankfully, with a heavy regimen of Benadryl, Prednisone, and acid reducers, her inflammatory response was managed, and Molly was back on her feet within 24 hours, returning to her usual self in 72 hours. Thank you to all family, friends, and colleagues that helped support me over the weekend.

We completed her staging and consulted with Dr. Linderman at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Westbury. Dr. Linderman and the oncology service at VREC understood the severity of the fast growing mass and prioritized getting her in for assessment ASAP. We decided against surgery for now due to the size of the mass and her severe histamine reaction just from the fine needle aspiration on Friday. Fortunately, Molly has responded well to the steroid protocol, with the mass reducing to nearly half its size since Friday. We’re starting her on a combination of oral steroids and chemotherapy to shrink the mass and keep her comfortable for as long as possible.

I want to extend my deepest thanks to Dr. Linderman, Dr. Galati, and the entire team at for their incredible support. They treated Molly with the utmost care during her ultrasound, being careful not to cause her discomfort and ensuring I felt supported without judgment. While Molly’s prognosis isn’t the best, I know this team is doing everything they can to keep her comfortable.

Your support means the world to me, and I can’t express my gratitude enough. We’ll be back in three weeks for a checkup to monitor her response to the treatment plan.

08/09/2024

I wanted to bring this conversation over here too.

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07/21/2024

🎉 It’s my 32nd birthday today! 🎉 I’ve had an amazing birthday weekend with friends and family – starting with the 3rd Eye Blind concert at Jones Beach on Thursday, an incredible lobster dinner at Frank’s Steakhouse on Friday, Top Golf with loved ones yesterday, and finishing strong with Saw the Musical - the unauthorized parody with the love of my life. This birthday weekend was definitely a HUGE success!

Grateful for another year of adventures, learning, and helping our furry friends. 🐾 Here’s to more compassion, growth, and making a positive impact in veterinary medicine. Thank you all for being part of this journey with me. Cheers to new beginnings and continued kindness! 🌟🥳

07/04/2024

🎆🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July, everyone! As we celebrate this holiday, let’s also keep our furry friends safe. Fireworks and BBQs can be stressful and hazardous for pets. Ensure they stay in safe spaces away from the festivities, and always supervise them if they’re outside. Keep them cool with plenty of water and shady spots, or better yet, keep them indoors if it’s hot. Enjoy the holiday, have fun, and stay safe! 🐾💙❤️

06/04/2024

Understanding and practicing clinical empathy is a game-changer in veterinary medicine. It’s not just about treating pets but connecting with their guardians. Let’s break it down using a relatable scenario:

Step One: Observe
Start by observing the pet guardian’s emotional state without getting overwhelmed. Imagine a guardian with a 2-year-old dog that’s had diarrhea for two nights, keeping them awake. They’re exhausted and worried. Recognizing both concerns is crucial.

Step Two: Communicate
Next, communicate your understanding. Let them know you empathize with their lack of sleep and share their concern. Say, “I see you’ve had a rough couple of nights. I understand how exhausting it is and how worried you are about your dog. We’re here to help.” This reassures them you’re on the same team with the same goals: identifying the cause of the diarrhea and getting some rest.

Step Three: Create a Plan
Finally, create a treatment plan that addresses both the medical concerns and the emotional needs of the guardian. Present the plan clearly: “Our goal with this plan is two-fold. First, we’ll find out what’s causing the diarrhea and get it under control. Secondly, this will help you get some much-needed sleep.” Ensure your plan reflects their priorities and communicate this effectively.

This empathetic approach fosters a positive environment, strengthening the bond with pet guardians. Studies in veterinary medicine show a strong link between client connection and better outcomes—greater compliance, improved patient care, and increased provider satisfaction. This leads to less compassion fatigue and burnout, fewer client complaints, and healthier patients.

By observing, communicating, and creating a thoughtful plan, you not only address the immediate issues but also build a stronger, more trusting relationship with pet guardians. This holistic approach ensures everyone—patients, clients, and veterinary professionals—thrives.

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