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Chad R. Brown, DVM

Thoughts and musings from an Appalachian Vet

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Farmer standing alone in a harvested field at sunset, looking across the horizon with hands on hips.

Think You Have Good Judgment? There’s a Test for That.

April 10, 2026

A woodworker uses a lathe to shape a spinning piece of wood, with wood shavings flying as the rough material is transformed into a finished product.

What People Who Love Their Jobs Have in Common

April 7, 2026

A person sitting alone on a driftwood log at a rocky shoreline, gazing out at calm open water.

When Was the Last Time You Did Absolutely Nothing?

April 3, 2026

Chad Brown speaking on stage beside a large presentation screen displaying “From Darrowby to Today: A Modern Veterinarian’s Reflection on the World of James Herriot” during an Iowa PBS event.

Why I Miss Clinical Veterinary Practice Nine Years Later

March 28, 2026

A split image showing a college basketball game on the left with players in gold and red uniforms competing on a crowded court, and two wrestlers competing on a stark mat under bright overhead lights on the right.

March Madness, Wrestling Mats, and the Machine vs. the Mirror

March 23, 2026

Person walking multiple dogs on leashes in a park, representing pet care side business

Why Side Businesses Are for Everyone—Yes, Even You

March 19, 2026