What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know.
I almost didn’t choose this profession. There was a time when I wasn’t sure if I could deal with the sad part of our jobs, but I’m happy I stuck with it. In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? During my internship I found out that warm blood gets to me a little bit. Otherwise, it’s my nose that gets me in trouble. Strong smells really get my stomach churning. What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? Time is not always promised. I lost my first dog way before I was ready. You have to take every moment and cherish it because you don’t know what could happen tomorrow. So, I guess that also taught me to always forgive and move on. It’s just not worth it to hold a grudge. Always remind your loved ones just how much you love them.
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What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
One cat now, (Princess) Tallulah. We lost our beloved Jack Russel earlier this year.
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know.
On occasions during my mixed animal practice days, I had to give mouth-to-mouth breathing to a new born calf to revive it. Although I washed my face later, I enjoyed the expression on my wife’s face after kissing her and then telling her about my heroic efforts. In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? The least favorite is fecal matted hair with maggots and scaled skin underneath. I always feel very bad for the neglected pet. What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? They have taught me how to love unconditionally without any strings attached. We will miss out a lot in life if we don’t accept each person for who they are. Also forgiveness - how we will be blessed if we quickly forgive others and repair the relationships – as our pets love us shortly after a gentle discipline.
What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
How many pets do you have? We are down to one cat, Tallulah Belle – she is quite a cat and is enjoying being an only child.
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My first anal gland expression was traumatic a.k.a. I could have puked. I was holding a big, nice dog and Dr. Lukken was doing something in the back nether regions when this indescribable, horrific odor wafted up over and all I could do was bury my head in the dog’s fur and whisper, “It’s okay bud. Neither one of us is going to throw up.” Over and over. It was bad. In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? Anal glands and other really gross smelling things. What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? Tallulah has taught me how to channel my inner princess and Ozzie (Jack Russel Terrier) taught me to persevere. Never stop trying. He persevered in naughtiness. I’m trying to use it for good.
What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
How many pets do you have? Currently we have 2 dogs, and 1 cat. Kya is out 2 yr. old German shepherd/Retriever Mix. Herb is out 5 year old Yellow Lab. Frank is out inside and outside cat and will be 1 year old in July. They all get along great together. They are the light of my family’s life.
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know. I have Apiphobia (fear of all swarming & flying insects that sting); anytime a bee or wasp buzzes past me I have no control! I run in a panic, always scream, and find a “safe zone” immediately. I’ve had this fear for my whole life. It’s embarrassing, but I’ve learned to laugh at myself. In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? Puss filled things! Any kind of bug or parasite, Vomit is probably the worst, it’s right up there with diarrhea. Lots of blood makes me queasy - and stinky stuff! What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? That it is super important to show affection to your pets every day. They are better-behaved I think and it makes a difference not only in their day, but ours too. Also I’ve learned to remember to appreciate your pets, because even though they can get into trouble sometimes, they grow fast and won’t be here forever. So love and be grateful.
What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
How many pets do you have? 4 cats: Wafer, Simba, Sunny & Skye and 1 dog: Dodger. Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know.
Fresh out of high school I thought I was going to be a baker. I was obsessed with Food Network (still am), and dreamt of owning a cupcakes shop. I was taught how to bake by my Grandma and have been doing it all my life. Now I just bake for friends and family and experiment when I have free time. In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? Having to pick up hot puke or diarrhea. Makes me gag almost every time. What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? Patience, responsibility & love. I say patience primarily for dogs because you definitely need it during training. At that time my vocabulary only consists of the word “no”. They taught me responsibility. I often think, “Wow this creature loves me and depends solely on me to live & stay healthy.” I’ve had all kinds of animals all of my lie and it’s amazing how responsible you have to be. The last thing they’ve taught me is love. It’s pretty miraculous how much of a special bond you form with your pets when you don’t speak the same language. They become family. Yes, pets take time, money and patience, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
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How many pets do you have? Currently I only have 1 dog. Her name is Kairi. She first came to the Vet clinic as a neglected dog brought in by the police. She only weighed 7 lbs! She was skin and bone. I fell in love with her loving attitude. She was at the clinic for 1 night so I brought my family to meet and it didn’t take long for her to be loved by all. She has to go to the HSOTC for a little bit, but not for long. We are not sure what exact breed she is, some kind of terrier mix. She is now 13 lbs and at a perfect weight! I can’t imagine a day without her.
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know. It was a warm evening in May in 1995 when Cosette came into my life. Her life has just been turned upside down. Her family home was on fire! All the fire trucks caught my eye and the friend I was with knew the family that lived there. We pulled the car over due to being concerned about their welfare. As we approached the scene we saw a few fireman crowded around her. Wrapping her in a blanket and trying to provide comfort. Another was holding an oxygen mask on her face. My heart broke into pieces seeing a little one in such bad shape. Cosette was only 5 years old at the time. There were not a lot of firemen on the scene and I could tell they wanted to go help try to save her house. I offered to sit with her and try to help calm her. She had soot covering her face and her eyes were huge. Some of the neighbors came over and offered to let me bring her into their house. Once inside the house I started to help calm her down. Then the unforgettable happened – SHE stopped breathing!! I immediately started CPR. After what seemed like an eternity she came back to us. I was so relieved. Just a little bit later she was taken to get a check-up by a doctor. She ended up being okay, just a little shock. I saw her the next day and she curled up in my lap and started purring. Cosette was a 5 yr old Domestic Shorthair Cat! In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? Honestly, not much grosses me out. The two things that do turn my stomach are when we have a few come in with a broken leg and you can feel the bones all broken up. I feel so bad for them it just tears me up. The only other thing that gets to me is when a pet has eaten something that has to be removed surgically and it has been in the stomach for a long time. It smells so bad when we remove it, sometimes I come close to vomiting – especially when it was in intact rotting deer leg! What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles?
Patience! They have struggles just like people and every pet is different just like people.
How did you decide that this is the right profession for you? I had always dreamt of being a Technician or Veterinarian. In my Sr. year of High School we were required to choose a profession of interest to us and spend the day shadowing someone. I chose to shadow an Equine Technician and loved it. Banking was a lot of fun but it was far too clean, and there aren’t any animals. What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
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Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know. I have had puppies in my adult life and bottle fed many kittens but when choosing a pet to adopt will always go with an adult. Against the norm I prefer to have a pet that already has some maturity to them (our cat Big Puff was adopted at 8-10 yrs. of age 6 years ago and is one of many “old” pets that we have adopted over the last 8 years.) In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? Nearly anything to do with eyes just makes me wants to exit the room. Maggots are not for me either and I just can’t stand wood ticks. Some days I can touch them and some days it just isn’t going to happen. I do however absolutely LOVE pus! What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles?
I talk with clients about this often, but really can’t say it enough. You need to get your pet used to being handled at a young age. (If you adopt them start slowly and work up to it. Keep in mind it is all about trusting you). It’s no coincidence or stroke of good luck that I am able to do nearly everything with my pets by myself. It helps that I have had a lot of practice over the years, but it’s from personal experience that I am telling this. Make your puppy lie next to you on its side many times a day until they stop struggling, hug them tightly. Even more when they don’t like it!!!!! Grab their legs like you are going to hold off a vein for a blood draw, mess with their ears like you are cleaning them and get in their mouths. If you invade their personal space on a regular basis, then praise and reward them for their good behavior when doing so it will make your lives easier. This makes treating infections, giving medication and most of all visiting us for these things routine. The best part is that none of these things are scary when we do them so that their visits are not so stressful. We know so much about your lives as we get to know about you and your pets. So, we would like to share a little about ourselves in return.
How did you decide that this is the right profession for you? I love fuzzy animals! I also love seeing something new and enjoy being busy. I’ve known some of the staff since I was a child and love how we can always find something to laugh about. What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know. I find it funny how clean and professional I can be. When on the phone at work even my relatives don’t recognize that it’s me. In reality I am a country girl, I wear ripped jeans and cowgirl boots. I am always outside camping, fishing, gardening and my clothes are never clean. If it means getting head to toe in mud I’m all for it! In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little?
I get really squeamish with maggots – how they look and how the area they are in smells. Yuck! What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? I have learned that my pets are my children as well as my 3 year old little girl. You have to enjoy every day with them whether it be a good day or a bad day. If they are sick give them cuddles because they are part of the family. We know so much about your lives as we get to know about you and your pets. So, we would like to share a little about ourselves in return.
How did you decide that this is the right profession for you? I had to write a paper in 9th grade careers class about what I wanted to do when I grew up. I chose Veterinary Medicine and never wavered from that choice. What are your top 3 favorite things about your career?
Tell us a little about yourself that you don’t think our clients know.
I am of 100% Norwegian heritage. The same couple from Norway show up in both my Mom’s and Dad’s family tree, making me my own 3rd cousin! Explains a lot! In this profession people often don’t think that we get grossed out. What makes your stomach churn a little? The time one of my Techs was expressing anal glands as I walked into the room and having to go into my open mouth comes to mind. What is something that your pets have taught with you that you feel sharing with others would help them in their struggles? If you have a cat that likes to urinate on your clothes that you leave lying around, don’t try to convert them – start over with a new cat! Signed, cat pee across my nose. By Ericka Veterinary Technician with Lakes Veterinary Hospital Thanks to Blog Master Ashley for putting together the information and photos |
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