What do you think is the best part of your job?
Seeing our patients happy and healthy again. That actually hinges on client education, which is another part of my job that I love. I also love working up cases and being part of formulating treatment plans… I just love my job!
Can you brief a unique case that you handled?
I’ve been fortunate to be involved in the care of many animals, including marine mammals and even a lion! It’s crazy how big they are and how much they trust their handlers. It’s a real testament to the animal-human bond.
What makes you special in the animal healthcare industry?
Probably the longevity of my career and the different places it’s taken me. I’ve been practicing for over 35 years now, which includes working in general practice, teaching at the Ontario Veterinary College, and working in referral practice. I was part of writing what is now the VTNE, and a Charter Member of the Academy of Veterinary Dermatology Technicians. I’m staggered by the number of techs that leave veterinary medicine when there are so many avenues to explore. If you’re not happy, keep looking. It took me 14 years to find my love of dermatology.
Hear more from Jennie Tait on March 3, 2022 during the Specialty – Dermatology track!