Dr. Jimmy Barr, Chief Medical Officer at Antech Diagnostics, joins The Cone of Shame Podcast for a deep dive into the future of veterinary diagnostics. With a background as a criticalist and former CMO of Blue Pearl, Dr. Barr brings a clinician’s perspective to the evolving landscape of diagnostics. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss how innovation… Read More
About Andy Roark DVM MS
When Life Pees on Your Anthill
There’s an anthill beside the road in front of my house, and my dog Skipper is determined to pee on it. About twice a week, Skipper catches me not paying attention on our walk and intentionally guides me to the grassless lump next to the pavement. As soon as he gets in range, he lifts… Read More
Innovation, Regulation, and the Mid-Level Practitioner
Dr. David Haworth joins Dr. Andy Roark to unpack one of the most talked-about shifts in veterinary medicine: the rise of mid-level practitioners. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, they dive into the connection between regulation and innovation—yes, you read that right—and how smart, clear guidelines can actually fuel progress. The conversation… Read More
What to Do When You Don’t Get Picked
A note for anyone who is worried someone else will get picked for that special thing Last week I wrote about influencers delivering continuing education. I found the response to that piece very interesting. No one, of course, thinks people who aren’t qualified to teach material should be put on stage. A subset of people,… Read More
Real Tools for Tough Conversations
In this crossover episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast and VetFolio Voice, Dr. Andy Roark, Stephanie Goss and Dr. Cassandra Fleming dive into conflict management in veterinary practices. They discuss how to reframe conflict as an opportunity for growth rather than something to avoid. Stephanie and Andy break down the importance of building… Read More
Should Influencers be Delivering CE?
A note for anyone who has been watching the online discussion about whether “influencers” should be speaking at veterinary conferences There were some interesting grumbles in the online world this week about whether online influencers should be delivering continuing education (CE) lectures at veterinary conferences. The basic premise is that people with large online followings… Read More