We knew what it felt like to sit in a lobby, heart pounding, waiting for news. We knew the helplessness of holding a trembling dog and the anxiety of coaxing a cat into a carrier.
As Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, notes, we have worried about outcomes because we have been in our clients' shoes. We are not just veterinary professionals, but also pet parents.
We have been them because we are them.
A typical busy Tuesday afternoon in a veterinary clinic can be overwhelming, with ringing phones, full schedules, emergencies, walk-ins, and exhausted teams. However, amidst the chaos, it's essential to remember the core of why we do this work.
The truth that keeps us grounded is that before we were veterinarians, technicians, managers, or receptionists, we were pet parents.
Author's summary: Veterinarians are also pet parents.