Last week I went camping in Canada with my family. It was glorious, and a trip I will always remember. However, I did get one complaint consistently from the kids… and my wife: We ate a lot of bagels and peanut butter. Bagels and peanut butter are great. They don’t require refrigeration, can withstand being… Read More
Structuring Associate DVM Pay to Compete
Dr. Karen Felsted DVM, CPA joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about how practices can structure veterinarian compensation to better compete for new hires. They discuss salaries, production, split rate production, new graduate compensation and what the future of pay for veterinarians may look like. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 217 –… Read More
Heart Murmur and Cough in a Senior Dental Dog (HDYTT)
Dr. Andrea Eriksson De Rezende, veterinary cardiologist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss a cardiology case. Dr. Roark has an 11yo FS chihuahua with a grade V/VI systolic heart murmur that needs a dental cleaning. The patient is reportedly starting to cough at home. Dr. Roark wonders if this patient is safe for anesthesia and… Read More
Individualism: Does it Really Mean Success?
Every day we are told that success is doing what we want, when we want, and how we want. Our highest goal, apparently, should be going exactly where we want and doing exactly what we want. Compromise is a sacrifice we should strive to avoid. Can there be a greater measure of achievement than to… Read More
Hall of Fame: Venomous Snake Bite to the Lip! (HDYTT)
In this Hall of Fame Episode: Join Dr. Roark and the wizard, the legend “Uncle Mickey Schaer” as they talk about that case that terrifies us all – the venomous snake bite! Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 215 – Hall Of Fame: Venomous Snake Bite To The Lip! (HDYTT) You can also… Read More
Leaders, Take On The Problem Without The Feelings
As a leader, you will undoubtedly be given problems. People will let you know what is not working and ask you for your help. In these situations, it’s your responsibility to assist them. That doesn’t mean you have to fix the problem for them (often it’s better to coach people in how to solve problems… Read More