In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark discusses the post-euthanasia risks associated with pentobarbital injection. Dr. Warren Hess, the first author on a notable paper in JAVMA on the subject offers valuable insight as their conversation dives into the environmental and legal implications veterinarians may face after performing… Read More
The Vet Education Revolution
I saw the Barbie Movie last week with my family. I am a Ryan Gosling fan (and generally a fan of silly movies) so I expected to enjoy it quite a bit and I did. The biggest laugh in our house came when the primary mother-daughter duo in the movie were deciding if they could… Read More
When Veterinary Consolidation Slows Down
Dr. Andy Roark and guest Ryan Leech have an insightful discussion about corporate consolidation in the veterinary industry. They dive into the significant changes that have occurred since the end of 2023, and how this has shaped the business landscape. The conversation covers aspects like the impact of interest rates, the shift in executive teams… Read More
Training the Team for Recommendations and Hard Conversations
Dr. Andy Roark engages in a dynamic conversation with Certified Veterinary Practice Manager, and Licensed Veterinary Technician, Bash Hallow. Together they delve into the art of navigating difficult conversations within veterinary practice and the significance of understanding clients’ needs for effective communication. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 249 – Training The Team… Read More
Thoughts to Hold Onto: 11 Pieces of Advice I’m Giving to Myself to the Start of the Year
I collect words of wisdom like a magpie collects tinfoil. The shiny baubles of insight catch my attention and attract me to them. Unfortunately, I’ve learned I can’t hold all the wonderful quotes and lessons I encounter in my brain at one time, and must occasionally audit what I want to carry with me. The… Read More
New Research: What Are Veterinarians Actually Willing and Able to do about Suicide?
Doctoral candidate Sydney Waitz-Kudla joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss her recent peer-reviewed publication on securing lethal means for suicide in veterinary practice. WARNING: This episode discusses suicide and the means for suicide. Listener discretion advised. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 248 – New Research What Are Veterinarians Actually Willing And Able… Read More