I left my cell phone in a cab in Singapore the day before I came home. I realized it when I got to my hotel room. I slipped my hand into the right front pocket of my jeans and found it empty. Immediately, I felt naked. My heart started pounding. A million jumbled thoughts rushed… Read More
Helping Pet Owners Process End-of-Life Decisions
Dr. Mary Gardner, DVM, co-founder of Lap of Love, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about one of the most emotional parts of veterinary medicine—helping pet owners process end-of-life decisions. Before you brace for a downer, take a breath. This episode is anything but heavy. With laughter, warmth, and a whole lot of heart, Mary… Read More
How Terrible is a Board Complaint, Really?
Dr. Dana Varble, DVM, CAE, takes the mic to bust a myth that haunts way too many vets: that a board complaint is career-ending doom. (Spoiler: it’s not.) In this honest, eye-opening conversation, Dana, Chief Veterinary Officer at NAVC and exotic animal surgeon extraordinaire shares her personal experience with a board complaint, how it impacted… Read More
What to Do Instead of Worry
A note for anyone who is worrying about something you can’t do anything about right now It’s 1 am and I really want to have lunch. Back home, it’s the perfect time for a sandwich, but here in Singapore it’s the middle of the night. I’m wide awake thinking about the work I will begin… Read More
The Ignored Art of Animal Handling
In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Tabitha Kucera to talk about why animal handling deserves way more respect in the veterinary world. We’re not just talking about holding techniques here. This is about understanding body language, reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), and elevating handling to an art form. You’ll hear… Read More
Thoughts on Measuring Cereal
Because you all are my friends, I feel comfortable telling you that I use a measuring cup to eat cereal every morning. I scoop exactly 1 level cup of Honey Nut Cheerios into my bowl (not a heaping scoop like I use for my dog) and that’s how I start my day. I measure my… Read More