As veterinary medicine continues to wrestle with its burnout problem, an emphasis on engaged and positive workplace cultures is on the rise. In today’s episode, Jeff Thoren visits to discuss the power and importance of minding our thoughts. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 119 Minding Our Thoughts LINKS Uncharted Podcast on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1449897688 WORKSHOP… Read More
The Two Best Things You Can Do to Improve in the Exam Room
I think most of us believe knowledge is power. We are caregivers, healers and scientists. Of course, we recognize the benefits of accumulating information on which we can base our decisions. I do think, however, that we may over-value knowledge while under-valuing actual skills. We don’t give airline pilots a book on how to fly… Read More
Do I Pull It? Do I Leave It? (HDYTT)
Dr. Donnell Hansen, veterinary dentist, sits down with Dr. Andy Roark to advise on the case of a 12 year old yorkie with mild kidney disease who may or may not need multiple extractions. Chanel has approximately 30% horizontal bone loss across the maxillary premolars, and the teeth feel stable on palpation. What do we… Read More
What We Get Wrong with the “Slightly Overweight” Dog (Sponsored by Hill’s)
This episode is made possible ad-free by the sponsorship of Hill’s Pet Nutrition! Dr. Andy Roark has a 4yo FS Labrador that is 6-7/9 body condition score. He’s wondering why he struggles to motivate clients to make changes that will get this dog back to an ideal condition. Dr. Mike Robbins is in to discuss… Read More
Leading Through the Spike
Dear friends, We are living in a truly unprecedented time. A highly contagious virus is sweeping across our country, and there seems to be little practical guidance on what people working in practices should actually do. As I talk to doctors, practice owners, managers and team leads, I often sense feelings of deep worry or… Read More
Intern/Resident Pay and What it Means for Vet Med
Dr. Sam Morello is on the podcast to discuss her recent publication in JAVMA, Comparison of resident and intern salaries with the current living wage as a quantitative estimate of financial strain among postgraduate veterinary trainees. Dr. Morello makes the case that early career pay plays a role in our ability to increase diversity in… Read More