I had a lot of fun today, as I shadowed at an mixed animal clinic (Iain Butt Veterinary Practice), in the Edinburgh suburb of Loanhead. They have a unique way of seeing clients, as compared to back home. They have three consulting times, where anyone can come in to the see the veterinarian: 9-11am, 1-2pm, 5-6:30pm, no appointments required. During the times between the consultations, the surgeons (as they are called in the UK) perform surgeries, travel out to farms, and take breaks. The practice has three-four vets on staff, with numerous nurses (aka very well educated technicians), receptionists, and office staff. In the morning, I saw pretty routine stuff: a dog coming in the check out its skin following a round of antibiotics for a severe skin infection, a dog coming in to check its
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