Dr. Cathy Meeks dives into this episode to discuss diagnostic innovation and what really happens at the lab. In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark sits down with his longtime friend and fellow University of Florida alum, Dr. Cathy Meeks, Global VP of Medical Operations at Antech Diagnostics. Together,… Read More
Are you standing in the pantry?
I love to eat. It’s probably my favorite thing to do. Deep down, I believe there are few situations that can’t be improved by a snack. Celebrating? Mourning? Nervous? Bored? Let’s get a menu! For me, food is a social and emotional swiss army knife. Obviously, this has some drawbacks that I have to manage…. Read More
At-Home Dental Care They’ll Actually Do
Struggling to get pet owners on board with dental care for their pets? In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark tackles this common challenge with the help of board-certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon Dr. Amy Thomson, aka “Toothy Thompson.” Together, they discuss practical strategies to inspire pet owners… Read More
Good decisions are underappreciated
It’s not hard to appreciate a bad decision. “I should not have given that client my cell phone number” “I should not have used the cheapest electrician I could possibly find” “I should not have eaten that shrimp appetizer” Bad decisions stand out because of the obvious and painful consequences they bring. Good decisions, by contrast, are… Read More
Sewer Turtles, Weight-loss Tapeworms, and Protecting Your License
Dr. Doug Mader joins us to talk about all sorts of zoonotic diseases. Together, Dr. Doug Mader and Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to discuss the zoonotic diseases found in exotic animals but also your common cat and dogs. They explore the history of salmonella in the pet trade, the… Read More
Changing Veterinary Paths When You’re So Invested
Dr. Sam Morello joins us for a conversation on changing lanes in veterinary medicine. Sam shares the mic with Dr. Andy Roark on this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to discuss her career reinvention, transitioning from a tenured equine surgeon to her current leadership. Dr. Morello shares her personal journey and insights… Read More