This week on the cone…Dr. Tracy Sands talks with Dr. Andy Roark about her decision to temporarily close her clinic during the pandemic. Dr. Sands talks about how and why she made the decision to shut down for 2 weeks, how the staff reacted, what she told her clients and how her community responded. It’s… Read More
NEW RESEARCH: Improving Veterinarian-Breeder Relationships
This week on the Cone….Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Ryane to discuss her research on communication challenges between veterinarians and dog/cat breeders. They get into the oddities of these relationships, the points of friction, and steps that can be taken to improve communication and build more effective relationships. ORIGINAL ARTICLE:Survey of communication challenges… Read More
High Anxiety & High Stress Rescue Strategies
This week on the Cone….Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Steve Noonan about positive psychology, rescue strategies for severe stress and/or anxiety, and how to enjoy practice after burning out. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 78: The New Breed of Veterinary Employment Contracts LINKS VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Results: www.viacharacter.org/ Effective Onboarding: unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/… Read More
The New Breed of Veterinary Employment Contracts
This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark sits down with veterinarian and attorney Dr. Lance Roasa to discuss an unprecedented wave of changes to the employment contracts that veterinarians are asked to sign. Gone are the days of the “handshake contract” and in are the days of the corporate legal team. Let’s get into… Read More
The Spot is Blue, What Do You Do? Lyme Disease Crash Course
This week, on the Cone…..Dr. Andy Roark sits down with not one but TWO superstar parasitologists to talk lyme disease, diagnostics and treatments. They get into the most common mistakes veterinarians make, when and how to treat, and the most important tips and tricks vet practitioners can have. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS… Read More
Anesthesia Hacks That Cost Nothing
This week on the Cone….Dr. Andy Roark challenges Tasha McNerney CVT, CVPP The Original Anesthesia Nerd to give him ways to raise his anesthesia and pain control game that involve NO MONEY and use items and medications he already has in his clinic. Needless to say, Tasha rises to the occasion. Check it out! Cone… Read More