My clinic recently launched a new online store, technically three online stores: My Vet Store for companion animals, My Pharm Store for food animals, and My Equine Store for equine products.
Check out this article from HoCo Media to find more information and to learn about our July sales. Happy Shopping!
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Dr. Potter has had the honor, the privilege, or maybe the unfortunate bad luck to work with me for a year. He was nice enough to answer a few questions in lieu of a large celebration at the local Dairy Queen. How would you describe your first year of working at Howard County Veterinary Service? My first year of practice has been very rewarding and fun! After spending so many years in school learning about how to practice, I have finally been able to spread my wings, think for myself, and apply what I have learned for the past four years in school. I feel extremely blessed to be able to go to work everyday and truly enjoy what I do and have a great time working with all the staff of Howard County Veterinary Service. What has/have been your biggest challenge(s) in your first year of practice, and how have you faced them? The biggest challenge for me starting out was trying to not let the small things get me down. The fact is, in veterinary medicine, sometimes we are not able to fix every situation that arises. As a new grad I felt like it was my fault if I couldn’t fix the problem and would spend many hours dwelling about different instances. As I have become more comfortable with practice, I don’t stress about the small things anymore. The best way for me to cope was to call my classmates and realize that they are having the same issues. It has definitely helped me to stay in close touch with about 4-5 classmates. Describe how it’s been working with Dr. Stroupe. Dr. Stroupe has been a very good boss and mentor for my first year of practice. She has been very willing to listen to my ideas (no matter how off the wall they may be) and also teach me how to be successful in practice. I can definitely say that I made the right choice by working at Howard County Vet Service for my first year of practice. How has the clinic and/or Dr. Stroupe changed since she had a baby? This question is just an excuse to post another picture of my baby. Probably the biggest change has been that we get to play with baby Leland over the lunch hour. He is a great baby and a lot of fun! I also thoroughly enjoy hearing the parenting stories that both Dr. Stroupe and Omer have. I can say that it is pretty good birth control right now. Who complains about McDonald’s closing more, Dr. Stroupe or Omer? Omer for sure. I have never heard Dr. Stroupe complain about the closing honestly. I figure it is because they don’t serve butter on a platter. Do you read the blog? I read the blog when I see the link on Facebook. I don’t spend much time on Facebook, so I have probably missed some of the blog posts. Do you have any useful knowledge you’ve learned since working in a majority female workplace? Honestly, I love where I work even though it is ruled by the women. I generally will give my opinion when asked, but I try to keep the peace most of the time. Ok, I have played this question really safe so far. Actually I have learned to never start remodeling the clinic unless I want to hear a multitude of different opinions about what color the paint should be and how the trim should look. What do you think is the most important thing you learned in your first year of practice? I have learned to stay open minded to new ideas. Science is always changing and we are constantly trying to improve medicine. It is really dangerous to get set in your ways and not be willing to change. I have found that change is generally a good thing and even though it may be painful at that time, it is worth it in the end. Thanks Dr. Potter for all your hard work and congrats for surviving your first year of practice!!!
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Jessica Stroupe, DVM
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