Ready, Vet, Go

27/11/2025

We’re feeling extra thankful this season for the mentors who guide, the mentees who grow, and the Ready, Vet, Go community that connects them all. 🧡

Happy Thanksgiving from Ready, Vet, Go! 🍁🍂

26/11/2025

I used my own AI to help me reflect on yesterday’s appointment… and it immediately pointed out how calmly and professionally I handled the moment my client said, “I asked ChatGPT before coming in.”

I didn’t even notice it in real time — but my AI did.
Which is kind of hilarious… and honestly, super useful.

Using AI as a reflection partner is a new fun and useful tool.
It helps me catch the little moments — the communication wins, the tiny tension points, the places I stayed grounded — that I might miss when I’m just moving fast through appointments.

Veterinary medicine is changing, and if AI can help me be more self-aware and better at my job?
Yep. I’m using it.
And laughing along the way.

25/11/2025

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Join us for Practical Supplement Strategies for Everyday Cases in General Practice, where you’ll learn evidence-based, case-driven approaches to confidently incorporate supplements into small animal care.

🗓 Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
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25/11/2025

This sweet CKD pup has been on my radar since spring — BUN ~60, creatinine 2.6, positive UTI/UMIC, and an ultrasound suspicious for pyelonephritis. We treated for 6 weeks and he improved beautifully: creatinine down to 2.0, BUN 36.

Then a few days ago he came in vomiting, diarrhea, not eating, dehydrated. Current labs? BUN 39, creatinine 2.6, BP normal, UA normal, UMIC negative.

So why did I restart antibiotics?
Because real-life medicine isn’t always clean.
Because his history matters.
Because this exact treatment helped him before.

I don’t have a diagnosis of recurrent pyelo…
But when you’re managing CKD dogs with complicated histories, sometimes you treat based on the pattern, the response to previous therapy, and the goal of preventing a crash.

Sharing because you all always ask how I manage real cases — this is the honest version.

25/11/2025

One of my favorite parts of surgery?
The quiet moments with my team.
No phones. No treatment room chaos. Just… space.

It’s the perfect time to check in about their weekend, their interests, their goals — and honestly, they’re usually so eager to learn in that setting.
These little moments build trust, connection, and curiosity.
And they make the whole team stronger.

24/11/2025

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24/11/2025

Today’s reminder: vets should not be reading every skin and ear cytology — your techs should.
Not because you can’t. But because:
• It gives your techs meaningful, skilled work
• It boosts their confidence and job satisfaction
• It frees you up to do actual doctor things
• And honestly… they’re often better at it because they do hundreds a week

Let your techs shine.
Let yourself breathe.
Everybody wins.

23/11/2025

Phil, an RVT teacher, tells his students this 👇

If you see a dose that looks off, ask why.
Not to challenge the doctor — but because curiosity and communication keep patients safe.

I love that vet tech programs are teaching how to talk to doctors, not just how to treat patients.

22/11/2025

We usually think of love languages as something for couples 💕
…but one of my practice managers had our whole team fill them out — and it changed everything.

Mine’s quality time, which means I love check-ins and meetings.
Some of my coworkers hated that and preferred gift cards or simple words of affirmation.
It’s such a good reminder that appreciation looks different for everyone.

21/11/2025

If you ever need a reminder of how awesome vet med really is… go talk to students.

I spoke to the Medical Scholars Club at the College of San Mateo today — my first time at a community college — and their curiosity and excitement were exactly the recharge I needed.

Speaking to students — college, high school, even little kids — reconnects you to your “why” and is such a meaningful way to give back to your community. 💛🐾

21/11/2025

💻 Now On Demand!
Our popular webinar, CKD Therapy – Beyond Diet and Fluids, is now available to watch anytime!

Join Dr. Jennifer Vitucci, DVM, CCRT as she covers practical CKD management strategies including phosphate control, FGF-23 testing, probiotics, hypertension, and more.

🎓 1 Hour RACE-Approved CE
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💬 Ready, Vet, Go Community members, check the community for the promo code to take it for free!

20/11/2025

💡 Know Your Worth: Understanding Your Production
As an early career veterinarian, you might be focused on building your skills but how well do you know your production value? Understanding how much revenue you are generating for your practice can empower your growth and career satisfaction. In our latest blog, we explore why knowing your production matters and how to use this knowledge for long term success.
🔎 Learn more about how to track your growth, ask for production reports, and even renegotiate your contract.
👉 Read the full article here:

Many early-career veterinarians are focused on building their skills, but are less aware of financial literacy.