Customer Service Representative (CSR) Appreciation Week
We want to say thank you to our wonderful CSRs (Tara, Kiara, Nichelle, Tess, and Anna) for their hard work, and dedication during this tough year of 2020! Great jobs ladies! Keep up the good work!
Kitsa gobbled down his lunch! Food nom noms!
#felinefriday #foodislife #ilovecats #vcalafayette
Join us in wishing a very happy, relaxing retirement for Carol Etter! Carol started her second career with us 18 years ago as a customer service representative. Prior to joining our family, Carol had retired from 30 plus years of teaching second graders! Carol has more than earned a fantastic, fulfilling retirement. We will miss her greatly here at the hospital and I know she will miss seeing you and all of your pets. Congratulations on your retirement Carol - we love you!
YES. Yes to all of this!
Word Scramble Wednesday
Word: CAV ETLTAEFYA LMIAAN LPTOSHAI
Definition: Originally called Veterinary Centers of America Inc., it was started in 1986 by founders who included brothers Robert and Arthur Antin. This business provides primary veterinary care for your pets. VCA is where your pet's health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal.
Technical Tuesday
Ever wonder why your pet walks in a circle before laying down? Here is an article telling us why. If your pet is doing it excessively, contact your veterinarian to schedule an appointment.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/why-dogs-turn-around-before-lying-down
VCAHOSPITALS.COM
Why Dogs Turn Around Before Lying Down
Not all of our pets are happy about the new "work from home" policy...
Kitsa is inspecting the exam rooms to make sure everything is in order.
#felinefriday #suchagoodhelper #ilovecats #vcalafayette
Let's see your sleepy fur babies in the comments!
WORD SCRAMBLE WEDNESDAY
Word: RTSOAHREWM
Definition: A parasitic filarial worm (Dirofilaria immitis) that is transmitted by mosquitoes and infects the pulmonary arteries and often the right side of the heart of dogs and other canids and sometimes other mammals, including cats.
Happy birthday Dr. Cross! We hope you have an awesome birthday!
Movie Monday
What movie is this frightening family from?
WORD SCRAMBLE WEDNESDAY
Word: CTIITNOIBA
Definition: A medicine (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibits the growth of or destroys microorganisms.
Happy birthday Courtney! We hope you have a great day!
TECHNICAL TUESDAY
Here are some safety tips for handling your pet's medications at home.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/safe-handling-of-medications-at-home
VCAHOSPITALS.COM
Safe Handling of Medications at Home
MOVIE MONDAY
What is the name of Flich's cat in the Harry Potter series?
Bonus: What is the name of Hagrid's hippogriff?
Antibiotics Awareness Week (Nov 15-21)
Antibiotics are available for your pet to treat infections and other conditions. Our staff at VCA Lafayette Animal Hospital is here for you, and your pet's health is our top priority.
HOLIDAY VACATIONS ARE APPROACHING
Are you planning to board your pet during your vacation? Make sure you have your pet’s vaccines up to date. A little reminder, some boarding facilities may require the Bordetella, K9 Influenza, the Feline Leukemia vaccines, and some other services (heartworm and fecal test). Give us a call at 765-447-0521 to schedule your appointment!
(Note: Your pet may require an exam and or other vaccines, and services during the appointment time. If your pet has not had the K9 Influenza or Feline Leukemia vaccine, both vaccines require a booster.)
Kitsa is letting us know we need to make next weeks surgery charts.
#felinefriday #awesomesupervisor #ilovecats #vcalafayette
Happy birthday Karrie! We hope you have a fantastic day!
WORD SCRAMBLE WEDNESDAY
Word : WIRRMNGO
Definition : This is the common name given to a fungal infection of the superficial layers of the skin, hair, and nails. Ringworm infections can occur in humans and in all domesticated species of animals. The name comes from the classical appearance of the round, red, raised 'ring' marking the boundary of inflammatory lesions in people infected with the disease.
Technical Tuesday
Here is an article discussing the a zoonotic infection Ringworm.
https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/ringworm-in-dogs
VCAHOSPITALS.COM
Ringworm in Dogs
