Boating, scuba, and running – all can be categorized as stress relievers and just plain fun. Working in a field notorious for putting the patients first and carrying an often-heavy burden of stress, self-care is often difficult. And Dr. Amber Parks hopes to alleviate that, one clinic at a time! Please allow her to provide
Veterinary medicine relies on one’s ability to be a Jack – or Jill – of all trades. Whether it is emergency, general practice, or high volume spay and neuter, Dr. Chrissy Mamone is up for the task. She loves to challenge the dullness of daily life with a smile, is ever grateful for her mentors,
This morning while walking down the Hudson River, I went to my go-to podcasts (NYT – The Daily and NPR – Up First ) but decided for unimportant reasons to pivot to something else. The randomized order of podcast play on my phone resulted in listening to the Freakonomics Radio podcast from last week titled,
As the saying goes, “we live where you vacation”, and Dr. Carlyn Zylstra would love to take you up on that offer! This Washington based, Alaska licensed, inspiring veterinarian has both Nevada and Florida in her sights. She has learned to reinvent her childhood dreams – to take hold of the anxiety and fear that
Just add water, and you will likely find Dr. Dave Hunt. Remote? Sure. Extreme temperatures? Absolutely! From Wyoming to Utah, Alaska to Montana and Idaho, and the Caribbean to his latest adventure in Hawaii, this dedicated veterinarian has found the perfect work/life balance. Dogs, cats, raptors, dart guns and stallions fill his time in between
A successful career in business research and import/export. An undergrad degree in social work. An MBA. With veterinary medicine persistently crossing her path, Christine Longo finally became the veterinarian the universe knew her to be at the young age of 40! A technologically savvy person who sees stars when clinics are fully computerized, this horseback
Can you play the fiddle? Well, neither can Dr. Brianna Harris, but she will one day! Living a guilt-free life, Dr. Harris has discovered her calling to alleviate burnout both for herself and for her colleagues as best she can. This Longmont, Colorado local embraces the general practice relief life, loves mentoring, and knows the
With Thanksgiving two days away, it’s hard not to reflect on the year like no other. The tragedy of the pandemic, a historic election, and civil unrest within an imperfect democracy coming to grips with injustice has made even the notion of being thankful challenging to grasp. As an industry and profession, veterinary medicine has
Naughty dogs do have all the fun! This Salt Lake City based emergency and surgical aficionado also runs a relief company called Bad Dog Veterinary Relief Services. While appreciating a streamlined workflow, Dr. Arshiya Sayeed-Smith also loves the exhilaration that last minute calls and emergency surgery bring. Understanding the importance of a first impression, she
Whoever said that a degree in Philosophy and Art History wouldn’t lead to a prolific and fulfilling scientific career? Whether it’s within general practice, shelter medicine, or emergency, Dr. Kate Swindell is a veterinarian who loves being a chameleon and blending in with a variety of environments. This multi-state licensed Chicago city slicker and Colorado
