The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

Dave Cowan and Jeff Backus, Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialists and the hosts of the Vet Tech Cafe podcast, join Dr. Andy Roark to talk about when veterinary technicians consider leaving vet medicine. Both Dave and Jeff were considering walking away from vet medicine when they met and decided to start their own podcast. Since then, they've learned lessons and gained ins...

Dr. Dycus, Chief of Orthopedics at the Nexus Veterinary Bone and Joint Center and founder of Ortho Vet Consulting, shares invaluable insights into orthopedic examinations for both dogs and cats. He discusses the importance of video documentation for evaluating mobility issues, offering indispensable guidance to veterinarians and pet owners alike.

Dr. Eleanor Green, Founding Dean at Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss her recent article on the narrative that veterinary medicine is a profession in crisis. LINKS: Article: A profession in Crisis? Far From it Dr. Eleanor Green on LinkedIn ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Eleanor Green holds the Carl B. King deanship of Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medi...

Dr. Shannon Emmons, practice owner and member of the NOMV board of directors, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the rapid growth of Not One More Vet (NOMV) and the mental health and wellness programs they have been developing. This episode is brought to you by CEVA ANIMAL HEALTH LINKS: NOMV.org Race Around the World NOMV Lifeboat NOMV Anti Cyber-Harassment NOMV CLEAR Blueprint NOMV Advocates Program...

Dr. Ivan "Zak" Zakharenkov joins the show to talk about a recent article of his, and the wellness research he is doing in the veterinary industry. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the impacts of production-based compensation on wellness and well-being, and how veterinary teams might be compensated in a more satisfying way. LINKS: Article: Does Production Pay Undermine Veterinary Team Well-Being? Gala...

Dr. Natalie Marks joins the podcast to about the opportunity for general veterinary practitioners to do more thorough work-ups on, and treatment of, cardiac cases. This episode is brought to you ad-free by CEVA Animal Health LINKS: CEVA CONNECT CE Courses ACVIM consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs Dr. Natalie Marks Consulting Dr. Marks Lin...

Dr. Lisa Radosta, veterinary behavior specialist, joins the podcast to scatter a PILE of knowledge pearls upon us! This is a wonderful discussion of inter-cat aggression and what vet professionals and clients can do to maximize their chances of success. LINKS: Dr. Radosta Links: https://linktr.ee/drradostadogresources Florida Veterinary Behavior Service: https://flvetbehavior.com/ Dr. Lisa Radosta...

Kelsey Beth Carpenter RVT, or Vet Tech Kelsey as she's known to her adoring fans, is a registered veterinary technician, singer/songwriter, and all-around creative genius. Her humorous takes on veterinary medicine can be found across the internet, and today she joins the podcast to discuss what she has learned about veterinary medicine from her own journey as patient facing a chronic medical issue...

Dr. Andy Sparkes joins the podcast to discuss his role as co-editor in the Purina Institute's brand new Handbook of Canine and Feline Clinical nutrition. Dr. Sparkes and Dr. Roark walk through the chapters on feline idiopathic cystitis and urolithiasis while discussing what's new and important in the newest edition of the handbook. Get the new Purina Institute Clinical Nutrition Handbook for free!...

Stacy Pursell, founder of the Vet Recruiter, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about common pitfalls in negotiating for a new job. LINKS: The Vet Recruiter: https://thevetrecruiter.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Stacy Pursell is an executive search consultant or executive recruiter serving the Animal Health industry and Veterinary profession for 25+ years. She is a workplace/workforce expert and a Certified Empl...

Dr. Jen Chatfield (aka Dr. Jen the vet) joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss how clinicians are already using AI and machine learning in practice, and how these tools can be leveraged to improve clinical outcomes. LINKS: Chats with the Chatfields: https://chatfieldshow.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jen Chatfield (aka Dr. Jen the vet) is a national thought-leader in infectious disease and conservation medici...

Dr. Lisa Radosta, Veterinary Behavior Specialist, is on the podcast to discuss the behavioral euthanasia, the guilt and shame that pet owners experience as they consider it, and how best to support and talk to your veterinary team. LINKS: Florida Veterinary Behavior Service: https://flvetbehavior.com/ Dr. Lisa Radosta Homepage: https://drlisaradosta.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lisa Radosta graduated...

Dr. Emily Tincher returns to the podcast to discuss how to keep teams working efficiently while implementing a spectrum of care approach inside practices. This episode is made possible ad-free by Nationwide Embracing a Spectrum of Care. LINKS: https://www.petinsurance.com/veterinarians/spectrum-of-care/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Team Training Course: https://drandyroark.com/o...

Dr. Karen Felsted DVM, CPA joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about how practices can structure veterinarian compensation to better compete for new hires. They discuss salaries, production, split rate production, new graduate compensation and what the future of pay for veterinarians may look like. LINKS: PantheraT Management Consulting: https://www.pantherat.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Karen Felsted is a C...

Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende, veterinary cardiologist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a cardiology case. Dr. Roark has an 11yo FS chihuahua with a grade V/VI systolic heart murmur that needs a dental cleaning. The patient is reportedly starting to cough at home. Dr. Roark wonders if this patient is safe for anesthesia and what sort of diagnostic workup and treatment plan would be appropriate. D...

In this Hall of Fame Episode: Join Dr. Roark and the wizard, the legend "Uncle Mickey Schaer" as they talk about that case that terrifies us all - the venomous snake bite! LINKS: Uncharted Practice Leader Summit: https://unchartedvet.com/practice-leaders-summit-2023 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael Schaer received his D.V.M. degree from the University of Illinois in 1970. He then went to the Animal Me...

Crossover Episode!! In this episode, originally published on the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Practice Management Goddess Stephanie Goss talk about the lessons they wish they'd known BEFORE they started managing people and leading teams! If you like this episode, you can check out part 2 over at the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast! LINKS: Uncharted Events: https://unchartedvet.com...

Dr. Tim Evans, a diplomate of the American College of Theriogenologists and of the The American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk toxins! Dr. Evans tells stories from practice as a toxicologist as he walks through the most common nephrotoxins we see in veterinary medicine today. This episode is not to be missed! This episode is brought to you by Hill's Pet Nutrition and...

This week, veterinary internal medicine specialist Dr. Alison Manchester joins the podcast to break down diagnostic and treatment approaches for your vomiting and diarrhea cases. Drs. Manchester and Roark discuss both dogs and cats, and review best practices for working these cases up and managing them efficiently and effectively. This is a fantastic refresher episode packed full of pearls of wisd...

Jamie Holms RVT joins the podcast to interview Andy about one of his recent articles. The struggle to take ownership of what we can while knowing when to accept things that are out of our control is never easy. In this episode, Jamie and Andy talk through where those distinctions become challenging in veterinary medicine and what to do when its hard to tell the difference. LINKS: Article - Back to...

Board-Certified Veterinary Nutritionist Dr. Jackie Parr joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about her chapter in the new Purina Institute Handbook of Canine and Feline Nutrition! Dr. Parr talks about her objectives going into the exam room to take a nutrition history, how to use the interaction to build trust with pet owners, and ultimately how to convert these conversations into better clinical outcomes...

Dr. Emily Tincher, Senior Director of Pet Health at Nationwide, joins the podcast to discuss the "Skill of Clinical Empathy." She and Dr. Roark talk about spectrum of care and define the term "Clinical Empathy". They compare notes on how good healthcare providers are measured, and Emily walks through the components of Clinical Empathy and how they can be applied in the veterinary exam room. This e...

This week on the Cone..... We have a Hall of Fame episode for you! Dr. Andy Roark talks to Dr. Lisa Radosta about firework phobia and what we can do when clients call right before the bangs start. Let's get into it! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lisa Radosta graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000. She completed a residency in Behavioral Medicine at the University of...

Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS, Chief Veterinary Officer at Nationwide, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about the power (and scarcity) of big data in veterinary medicine. They discuss how medical data is currently being collected in clinics and by pet insurance companies, and how this data can be harnessed to achieve better clinical outcomes while increasing access to care. Jules and Andy discuss the...

Steve Dale, certified animal behavior consultant (CABC), joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss what modern pet owners want. Steve explains the rise of the "fur baby" and how that cultural shift has intersected with a larger demand for convenience and immediate service. Steve imagines what the desired pet owner experience looks like today, and what it might look like five years from now. LINKS: Steve's B...