About
My name is Ashley Abduok, I am a Journalism and Public Relations student at Oakland University. Throughout my time as a student I've been working at Orchard Lake Animal hospital. My photo story below showcases veterinary life during a pandemic. Because dogs and cats cannot speak for themselves, A veterinarian's job was already challenging - adding a pandemic into the mix has been a challenge all in it's own.Â
The following photos show exams where pet parents are not allowed into the building with their pets, an empty hospital lobby that was once full of life, COVID-19 door signs and day to day surgical procedures.
BTS of veterinary care during covid-19
The Unpredictable, The Challenge and Patient Care
curbside consolations
Dr. Laura Novkov getting patient history from a pet parent outside in the parking lot of Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in West Bloomfield, MI, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
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empty client lobby
Receptionist, Brandi Williams waiting in the lobby of Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021 for the next curbside phone call to check someone in virtually.
patient care
Dr. Laura Novkov (right) and assistant Carmen Shafto (left) during a general patient exam in the treatment center of Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Dr. Mary Oswald, owner of Orchard Lake Animal Hospital in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Scrubbing in to start surgery.
Technicians Stacy VanderEyk (left) and Debbie Campanella (right) prepping Dr. Oswald's patient, Lucy for her spay procedure in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Dr. Mary Oswald (front) preparing to start surgery on her patient withe the help of tech Debbie Campanella (back) in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Dr. Mary Oswald performing a routine spay surgery in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Assistant Carmen Earl (left)Â and Technician Jodi Borson (right) administering subcutaneous fluids to Orchard Lake Animal Hospital's regular patent, Bobo Shaw in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Dr. Bradley Schumaier examining his feline patient, Peanut during her first exam away from her family in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
Orchard Lake Animal Hospital's sign to yield clients and anyone ill to step into the building due to COVID-19 restrictions in West Bloomfield, on Thursday, June 3, 2021.
