D. E. Larsen, DVM Larry carefully laid the lamb on the exam table, being watchful of an obvious broken hind leg. “I know that this lamb isn’t worth much,” Larry said. “But I have a couple of little girls who are really upset.” “Do we know how this leg was broken?” I asked. “Or atContinue reading “Leg of Lamb”
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Don’t Be So Sure
D. E. Larsen, DVM I could smell the problem before I could see it. The entire front of the clinic reeked of the foul odor of rotten flesh. Dixie was waiting outside of the exam room. The air inside was not something you wanted to breathe for too long. “Mrs. Johnson is in the examContinue reading “Don’t Be So Sure”
Initiation by Fire
D. E. Larsen, DVM We tried to hire at least one high school student to work at the clinic most of the time. This provided them with some dollars in their pockets and some valuable work experience. It also provided them with some exposure to a medical care environment. We generally allowed ample time toContinue reading “Initiation by Fire”
Memoirs of a Country Vet 