What’s your #1 resolution for the new year? Mine is to be bored more often. It recently dawned on me that I live my life in a state of perpetual distraction. If I’m not actively engaged with something, I listen to podcasts or audiobooks on my headphones or scroll on my phone in search of… Read More
Anesthesia Crash Cart Crash Course
The original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney, is back on the podcast! In this pearl-packed episode, Tasha runs through her anesthesia crash cart and breaks down what she has ready to go and why. This is an excellent refresher for anyone who wants to cement their emergency anesthesia drugs into memory. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast… Read More
Evidence-Based Medicine, Access to Care and Pet-Family Centered Communication
As the gold standard of care (and price of medicine) go higher and higher, is it time to get serious about formalizing a spectrum of care approach? Dr. Emily M. Tincher, Senior Director of Veterinary Relations at Nationwide Pet Insurance, joins the podcast to talk about combining evidence-based medicine and advanced client communication strategies to… Read More
More Vets, More Diversity, Fewer Men – Trends in Vet Schools
Dr. Kate Boatright joins the podcast to discuss her recent article on veterinary school admissions and demographic trends. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 178 – More Vets, More Diversity, Fewer Men – Trends In Vet Schools You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, YouTube or wherever… Read More
You Can Choose To Be Happy…Or Not
For years, I would roll into the holiday season with joint goals of keeping up my normal work schedule and also celebrating the season doing the little rituals that I love. Invariably, I would find myself dealing with issues, events and people I had not factored into my plans. Here’s the story of how I… Read More
The Art of Pricing Veterinary Medicine
Fritz Wood, a renowned animal health consultant and advisor, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about pricing in veterinary medicine. Are increasing prices justified by inflationary pressures and rising costs of living? Do pet owners agree and/or accept this? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of veterinary clinics raising prices? Should they do fewer… Read More