Veterinary service: An unrecognized bargain

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</(/ Choice M ) E_m all: choiceediheoal?2dStcealmc oSm~ h i c http://www.choicemedical.com Fax 727-347-7140 or night even though they have no intention of contributing money to the cause. 7. People think that families of these professionals somehow do not require their parents to be present at important times. 6. People think the knowledge these professionals have sacrificed to gain is somehow a free commodity to be poured over the earth; and that they are doing some kind of favor by being kind enough to ask and receive. 5. People disbelieve and argue with the obvious and true. 4. People work to test the boundaries of Christian charity and resolve. 3. People think the physical plant and ongoing expenses are paid directly by God. 2. People come for help but already have all the answers. 1. Every now and then a miracle happens. I truly do think veterinary practice is a type of ministry. When tele-stealers call to solicit funds from me, I tell them our money is already invested in noble causes. Many of the people who come to us have significant problems and challenges to resolve. We are a voice of reason, compassion, and direction. We provide leadership and problem solving for our clients and our communities. Across Nebraska veterinarians are among the biggest unrecognized bargains any of our cities and towns contain. We came to them without recruitment, tax breaks or handouts of any kind. We are educated, goal oriented, public minded professionals whose contributions as citizens are impressive. We educate ourselves and build and equip our own hospitals without municipalities, church affiliations or mega insurance companies to foot the bill. We are not accustomed to eating at the public trough. If we were, at least we would have the decency to make Jim Kramer, DVM, president, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association