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Jul 19 2021From Lethargy to Tumor - A Case Study
This Case Study was submitted by Houston vet tech Lauren Hernandez. A 10-year-old Labrador Retriever presented with vomiting, bloody diarrhea and lethargy. The owners, who purchased the dog as a puppy, reported that he had been experiencing lethargy for four to five days before he had been brought ...
Jul 14 2021Roo Featured in Marketplace Blog Post
Roo is still a relatively young company, but we've been growing rapidly and catching the attention of some influential folks in Silicon Valley. Yes, we are a relief staffing company, but we're also a tech company, creating an online marketplace for veterinary professionals that hasn't existed until now. ...
Jul 2 2021Roo Round-Up
If you’re busy and you aren't a social media nut, you can sometimes miss all the amazing medical stories circulating the interwebs. Being part of a veterinary community means learning from one another and celebrating all the incredible work being done! We’ve taken the initiative to round a ...
May 10 2021With New Partners, Roo's Journey to Change Animal Healthcare Continues
A little over two years ago, I had a conversation with my Lyft driver (also named Lisa!) who happened to be a veterinary technician in Houston. At the time, I could only tell her about our vision at Roo to create the first labor marketplace in animal ...
Apr 22 2021Earth Day - How Can Veterinarians Play a Role?
One Health refers to two related ideas: First, it is the concept that humans, animals, and the world we live in are inextricably linked. Second, it refers to the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the ...