Michael A. Obenski, DVM

The truth is, veterinary clients can be a little inconsiderate.

Some clients may think theyre acting in their pets best interestbut we know better.

What do a high-jumping athlete, practical knowledge genius and a knuckledragger have in common? More than you might think.

Sometimes clients have other ideas in mind when they hear you'll be gone for a few days.I suppose there is some small effort involved in climbing Mt. Everest or leading an expedition to the North Pole. However, several times a year I face a much greater challenge: I try to take a few days off. Prisoners have escaped from Alcatraz with less effort than it takes me to get away from the office for a few days. Nonetheless, my family requires my attendance at an annual vacation, and the state of Pennsylvania politely recommends a certain amount of continuing education.

These hand-raisers, head-bobbers and other annoying specimens are impossible to miss at veterinary CE conferences.