Tag Archives: veterinary medicine

Veterinary Receptionist Week 2023 at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center

Stephanie and Eve, Care Coordinators at AMC's Cancer Institute

Veterinary Receptionist Week, celebrated April 24 – 28, 2023, is the perfect time to show appreciation to the passionate and hardworking Client Service Representatives in veterinary hospitals everywhere. At the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center, we include all our public-facing team members in the Clinical Services Department in this celebration. This means we’re recognizing all of our

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The Spleen: Do Dogs and Cats Really Need One?

Anatomy of a cat

Through the centuries, medical practitioners have ascribed many functions to the spleen. In the Middle Ages, physicians thought the spleen produced black bile, the cause of melancholy. In later years, doctors believed the spleen served as a filter for the liver. Today, we know the spleen is an organ of the immune system. Removal of

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Celebrating World Kidney Day by Looking at Kidneys

CT scan of kidney

Usually I celebrate World Kidney Day by writing about kidneys. This year I am switching it up and am showing pictures of kidneys. In keeping with this year’s theme “Kidney Health for All,” I am going to show you how images from the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center’s Diagnostic Imaging Service help to ensure your pet’s kidneys

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How to Choose a Veterinary Clinic in 2022

A woman with her dog in a red cart

The pandemic has created a high demand for veterinary services. In response, a variety of new veterinary clinics have popped up in New York City and beyond. Some offer wellness care, some are urgent care facilities and others provide 24/7 emergency care. This new variety makes choosing a veterinary facility for your favorite fur person

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Careers in Veterinary Medicine

A cat at the vet

On May 26th I participated in a career fair at IS 204 in Long Island City, Queens. In case there are any aspiring veterinarians reading this, I thought I would give a review of what I talked about at the career fair with these middle school students. Most middle school students in New York City

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