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|Articles|September 16, 2010
I can't believe that just happened: Exam room follies, practice missteps and other blunders from the clinic (page 5)
War stories from the trenches that are veterinary clinics.
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Veterinarians fill various roles in the clinic aside from doctor. At various points they might serve as accountant, manager, psychologist—or babysitter. Dr. Susan Little, DABVP, of Bytown Cat Hospital in Ottawa, explains how some unruly visitors led to an unusual client inquiry in the exam room.
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An elusive pooch and an ICU "oops"
In search of ovaries: A surgical "oops"
Wardrobe malfunction at the paws of a pet
Anal misdiagnosis
A feline identity crisis
A revealing appointment
A very nervous pooch
Dr. Marty Becker's biggest "oops" moments
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