Phillip E. Cochran MS, DVM
Veterinarian, Author, Inventor, Artist
Welcome to the diverse world of Phillip E. Cochran, DVM – a dedicated veterinarian, accomplished author, an innovative inventor, and burgeoning artist. With a passion for animal welfare and a talent for storytelling, Phillip’s work spans multiple fields, enriching lives and making a difference. Explore his journey and contributions
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Blog Topics:
Legislation: State Measures
Education: Problems Associated with the Education of VPA's
Medicine: Socialization of Puppies and Kittens
Books
Veterinary Medical Terminology
Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology
A Clincial Laboratory Manual, 2nd Edition
Veterinary Vignettes
In the aforementioned Anatomy and Physiology textbook, each chapter that covered one of the organ systems I included a story of a personal experience that happened when I was in clinical practice. The point was to give clinical significance to the material in the organ system just covered in the chapter. I was not sure if including a personal story would be appropriate in a textbook as it had never been done previously. However the editors and reviewers of the book loved what I had written and thought that it added relevance to the material covered. The students also liked the stories and, as I was told, would read them before the anatomy and physiology assigned reading.
This was how I started writing memoirs of my veterinary career.
New Book
ANIMALS LARGE AND SMALL
I’VE TREATED THEM ALL
In my years as a veterinarian I have seen and done many things that are unique or
unusual; all interesting enough that a person that loves animals would enjoy reading about.
Veterinary practice is a people business in which the owners/pet parents are collectively bound together by a common tie, the need of medical care for their animal. That is where the veterinarian comes in, to provide a service, and in this book I deal with not only the pet, but even the joy and grief these people experience. I also get into the relationships with the veterinarians and staff I have worked with and that have worked for me.
I tackle touchy subjects like euthanasia, novel virus defense, ethics, the human-animal bond,
and humane issues in my stories.
Like many other veterinarians, we each have a repertoire of stories to tell. These are my stories.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
PART ONE – VETERINARY SCHOOL
1 Expectations
2 Competition Breeds Success
3 Large Animal Medicine
4 Small Animal Medicine
5 Small Animal Surgery
6 Night Duty
7 Farm Call Duty
8 Board Exams and Job Hunting
PART TWO – MIXED ANIMAL PRACTICE – WEST EUGENE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
9 Birthing Calves
10 Unusual Large Animal Cases
11 Pet Friends We Have Loved
12 Little Big Mouth
13 April First
14 The Horse That Saved Its Own Life
15 Emergency Hospital Work
16 Rectal Exams
17 Appreciative Clients
18 Lame Horse
19 Vet and Animal Anxiety
20 Bovine Obstetrics
21 Two Miracles
PART THREE – THE ARK VETERINARY CLINIC
22 On My Own
23 C-Section
24 Allergies and Skin Disease
25 Parvovirus and Coronavirus
26 Never Give Up
27 Working with Humans
28 Medical Turned Surgical
29 Anal Glands
30 HBT
31 Thoracic Surgery
32 Eustress vs. Distress
PART FOUR – PCC VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
33 Transition to Teaching Veterinary Technology
34 Making a Difference
35 Danger Doctor, Danger
36 Helping My Father
37 Relief Work in LA
38 Mental Health
39 Transmissible Venereal Tumor
CONCLUSION
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