Dr. Niccole Bruno joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about an outstanding event she put on at the VMX conference, A Day in Veterinary Medicine, and her company Blend.Vet. Niccole discusses the “pipeline problem” in veterinary medicine, and the lack of progress we have made (compared to the aspirations of our schools and profession, at… Read More
A Heartfelt Thank You
The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast Hits 1 Million Plays The first episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast was a Skype call with my friend Dr. Sarah Boston. She had written an article about “Emotional Blackmail” that really spoke to me, and I decided I wanted to talk to her about it. I… Read More
The Future of Independent Practice Ownership
The days of veterinarians owning the majority of veterinary practices seem to be permanently behind us. Does this mean that practice ownership by veterinary healthcare providers is coming to an end? Economist Dr. Matthew Salois joins the podcast to discuss the future of ownership and equity in veterinary medicine. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast ·… Read More
What Does It Mean To Be Strong?
Over this past year, I’ve found myself reexamining a number of beliefs I had formed as a child. Some of these reflections come from the fact that I’m getting older. Some come from my wife’s cancer diagnosis last year. And some are simply a recognition that the world is changing and I would like to… Read More
Master’s Degrees, Mid Level Practitioners, and the Future of Veterinary Technicians
Dr. Bonnie Price, Director of Lincoln Memorial University’s Master of Veterinary Clinical Care Program, joins the podcast to discuss LMU’s new master’s program for technicians, its objectives and the pushback against the program. Dr. Price and Dr. Andy Roark also discuss the current state of technician credentialing and what the future looks like for the… Read More
My Plate Runneth Over: My Top Tip For Keeping ‘Busy’ From Becoming ‘Overwhelmed’
I love picking up new colorful phrases. I especially find joy in short sayings that express a pile of emotions in itty-bitty packages. A recent phrase caught my attention when I asked someone how they have been doing and they replied “Busy. My plate runneth over.” The combination of “my plate is full” with “my… Read More