Three reasons vet teams are so bad when it comes to drama and conflict… and a brief plug for my new conflict management certificate I once heard someone say “Veterinary practices are the most dysfunctional workplaces I’ve ever seen, and I used to manage restaurants.” The statement made me laugh, but it also really bothered… Read More
Leveling Up Fear Free
Ever wondered what the next level of Fear Free handling really looks like? Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Megan Bauer and Jessica Osborne of Latah Creek Animal Hospital in Spokane, Washington, to explore their transformative journey into Fear Free practice. From navigating staff and client turnover to implementing innovative low-stress handling techniques, this… Read More
Why Weight Can’t Wait
Dr. Ernie Ward joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the challenges of discussing pet obesity with clients and practical strategies for creating urgency and motivating pet owners to take action. This episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast dives deep into the psychology of weight loss conversations, emphasizing the importance of permission, framing the discussion… Read More
Taking Down the Holiday Lights
How do you feel as you disassemble the holiday season? Is it even possible to be as optimistic taking down strands of flashing lights as putting them up? For most of my adult life, I didn’t think so. I would always try to draw inspiration from the Dr. Seuss quote “Don’t cry because it’s over,… Read More
Where is Vet Med Going in 2025?
Ryan Leech returns once again to talk about our 2025 predictions. Ryan Leech is the creator and host of The Bird Bath Podcast, and joins Dr. Andy Roark this time on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to explore veterinary industry trends and predictions for 2025. They discuss corporate consolidation, AI integration, emerging pet health… Read More
Is There Anything Good About Modern Vet Medicine?
Kelsey Beth Carpenter, RVT hosts a lively episode in which we find out what to do when we feel overwhelmed by the problems in our industry. On this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Kelsey Beth Carpenter Dr. Andy Roark to discuss optimism and cynicism in veterinary medicine. They dive into how choosing… Read More