Dr. Michael Wong, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a question every vet has asked themselves at some point: is my neuro exam actually up to snuff? Together they dig into the art and science of the neurological examination, breaking down how to approach trauma cases, distinguish pain from neuro deficits, and… Read More
Why Education Won’t Get You There
A note for anyone who keeps learning things but doesn’t seem to get closer to their goals Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of learning and education. I teach for a living both in the exam room and at the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. I’m also married to a college professor… Read More
Fear of the Unknown
Dr. Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a topic that hits home for a lot of veterinary professionals: the fear of the unknown when it comes to career change. Have you ever thought, “I don’t know if I want to keep doing this forever, but I have no idea what else… Read More
The Last One Standing
A note for anyone who is providing a service that everyone else has stopped providing There is a special kind of pain in veterinary medicine that is much more common than people think. I call it the pain of the last one standing, and it’s heartbreaking. Imagine for a moment that you live and practice… Read More
Judge Awards Emotional Damages for Dog Death
Dr. Joshua Gehrke, head of Veterinary Services at the AVMA Trust, joins Dr. Andy Roark for a conversation that might make every veterinarian sit up a little straighter. A recent New York court case awarded emotional damages after a dog was struck by a car, declaring the pet an immediate family member. If this precedent… Read More
On Pulling Against a Divided Nation
A note for veterinary professionals troubled by how divided society is becoming Recently, I’ve felt a tension on America that I haven’t experienced before. To me, it feels like the nation is straining to pull itself apart in a new and more determined way. The divide between people with different ideas about how a country… Read More