The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

The original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney, is back on the podcast! In this pearl-packed episode, Tasha runs through her anesthesia crash cart and breaks down what she has ready to go and why. This is an excellent refresher for anyone who wants to cement their emergency anesthesia drugs into memory. LINKS: Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Recover Initiative...

As the gold standard of care (and price of medicine) go higher and higher, is it time to get serious about formalizing a spectrum of care approach? Dr. Emily Tincher, Senior Director of Veterinary Relations at Nationwide Pet Insurance, joins the podcast to talk about combining evidence-based medicine and advanced client communication strategies to protect and improve accessibility and affordabilit...

Dr. Kate Boatright joins the podcast to discuss her recent article on veterinary school admissions and demographic trends. LINKS: The Next Generation of Veterinarians (Article): https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/the-next-generation-of-veterinarians/?oly_enc_id=5467B7086134E1Y The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys are Struggling and What We Can Do About It - https://amzn.to...

Fritz Wood, a renowned animal health consultant and advisor, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about pricing in veterinary medicine. Are increasing prices justified by inflationary pressures and rising costs of living? Do pet owners agree and/or accept this? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of veterinary clinics raising prices? Should they do fewer large raises or more frequent smaller rais...

Simone Guerios, Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss her recently published research on the long-lasting impact of the 2020 pandemic on dog and cat overpopulation. LINKS: COVID-19 associated reduction in elective spay-neuter surgeries for dogs and cats: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/...

Are continuously rising prices in veterinary medicine inevitable, or is there a way to provide higher wages and better care while keeping costs reasonable? Economist Dr. Matthew Salois joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the economics of pricing in veterinary medicine. LINKS: Veterinary Study Groups: https://www.veterinarystudygroups.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Matthew Salois, PhD is currently the President...

What happens when general practitioners feel stuck and need something different? Dr. Catherine Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss her diverse and winding career, and what is involved in leaving general practice to become a veterinary specialist. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Catherine Ruggiero is a board certified veterinary nutritionist® and Scientific Communications Specialist for Hill's. She complete...

Dr. Bob Lester, CMO of Wellhaven Pet Health, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article in Today's Veterinary Business Magazine. The topic is "Home On Time (H.O.T.)" - prioritizing staff wellness and setting systems, tools and boundaries to get staff members out of the building on time. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lester remains as passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered...

Dr. Caitlin DeWilde joins the podcast to discuss modern veterinary marketing, how we communicate with pet owners when our caseloads are overflowing, and what the future of pet owner communications may look like. LINKS Caitlin DeWilde: @thesocialdvm Social Media and Marketing for Veterinary Professionals: https://amzn.to/3DgGrMA Links to Amazon.com are affiliate links and help support the show. (Th...

Mira Johnson CPA, CVPM joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss embezzlement in veterinary medicine. In an AAHA survey, 86% of respondents said employees had stolen from their clinic. Why does this happen so commonly in our industry? Who is responsible and what motivates the behavior? What can practices do about it? LINKS: JF Bell Group: https://cpasforveterinarians.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mira Johnson holds...

Dr. Andy Roark takes more questions from the mailbag! Questions in this episode: How involved should associate veterinarians be with boarding in the clinic? Phone etiquette when trying to help non-clients on the phone who need assistance but they can't be seen due to lack of appointment availability What are the best things to do for your staff on one of those crazy days when everything is on fire...

Mark Cushing Joins Dr. Andy Roark to review recent trends and policy battles in veterinary medicine. He discusses the veterinary labor shortage, telemedicine, nurse practitioners, lawsuit damages and CBD regulation. He also gives his predictions for the midterm 2022 elections and how they will impact veterinary medicine in the coming year. LINKS Practice Owner Summit: https://unchartedvet.com/prac...

Dr. Andy Roark does the FIRST EVER Live-Stream episode of the Cone of Shame. This episode was streamed into the Uncharted Veterinary Community and features a Q&A session. Questions in this episode: I'm overwhelmed. Do you recommend I just cut back hours and turn people away? How do you tell an employee she/he has a "Resting B@#$ Face"? What can you do to “reset” when you are spiraling into neg...

Dr. Tannetje' Crocker, a practicing emergency room veterinarian and social media personality joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss how work overwhelm is pitting emergency vets and general practitioners against each other. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker is a 2009 graduate from the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is passionate about mentorship and empowering veterinary...

Dr. Traci Zager joins the podcast to talk about the role pets can play in domestic violence and keeping people in dangerous places. She discusses how animal abuse and domestic abuse are often linked, the Purple Leash Project and how initiatives like these can aid people seeking shelter from domestic violence. She talks about what every veterinary professional should know, and how we can use our kn...

Dr. Amy Pike joins the podcast to discuss behavior screening in general practice! Dr. Pike was recommended by multiple listeners to the podcast because of her lecture The 6 M's of Treating and Behavior Disorder in Practice. One listener even said the lecture helped their practice become better equipped to handle or rear behavior cases! The 6 M's are: 1) Medical Rule Out 2) Mental Enrichment 3) Man...

Economist Matt Salois, Ph. D. joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the driving economic forces in the veterinary profession today. They discuss the impact of corporatization across the profession, how private equity is changing the way practices operate, and how buying practices at ridiculously high prices is supposed to pay off in profits. They also discuss rising wages in the profession (which are go...

Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP discusses best practices for anesthesia and pain control in a 0.8lb kitten. These cases are tricky and Tasha lays out why as well as what we can do to reduce the risk and decrease pain and discomfort of our patient. Tasha and Andy talk through the importance of maintaining cardiac outflow, O2 therapy, blood glucose monitoring, and thermoregulation. Anticholinergics and fast...

Dr. Lauren Pagliughi joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a case that is oh-so-common in veterinary medicine, and oh-so-likely to end badly for feline patients! They are talking about Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). They discuss the importance of environmental questions for pet owners, diagnostics (including radiographs), and responsible approaches to treatment in regard to antibiotic use....

Dr. Michael Miller joins the podcast to talk about the downside of leaders eating last. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss what happens when servant leadership turns to martydom, signs that practice leaders are "giving" in an unhealthy way, and what to do about it. This episode is perfect for anyone who is pouring their heart and soul into practice and feels burned out and used up at the end of the day...

Dr. Dottie Laflamme, a board certified veterinary nutritionist, joins the podcast to discuss a peer-reviewed article she first-authored earlier this year: Evidence does not support the controversy regarding carbohydrates in feline diets. She and Dr. Roark discuss the controversy, the role of carbohydrates in feline digestion and disease pathology and management, and finally, the pros and cons of f...

Bill Schroeder joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss how digital marketing for veterinarians has changed in recent years. They debate the value of spending time and energy online as a veterinary practice, and then discuss strategies for responding to negative online reviews and building a rock-solid online reputation. LINKS: Avoid a Toxic Team: Creating Psychological Safety: https://unchartedvet.com/pro...

What role can nutrition and probiotics play in addressing behavior problems? Probably more than you think. Dr. Ragen McGowan, Ph. D. joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the link between the gut and the mind, how Purina's new Calming Care supplement has been shown to help dogs and cats, and what expectations veterinarians can have (and set for clients) for working with these products. LINKS: Purina Pet...

Veterinary cardiologist Dr. Anna Mac joins us to discuss the case of Baguette, a 2 year-old english bulldog with brachycephalic airway disease and pulmonic stenosis. Dr. Mac covers the diagnostic workup, treatment options and likely outcomes. This is a common condition in a common breed... and you won't want to miss this episode! LINKS: Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine: https://vet...

Dr. Cherie Buisson joins the podcast to discuss the idea that, deep down, none of us think we belong here. We think we're not moving fast enough, that we're not smart enough, and that we're not accomplishing what we should be accomplishing (or what others are accomplishing). Why do we have these thoughts, and more importantly, what do we do about them? LINKS: A Happy Vet: https://ahappyvet.com/ He...