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
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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
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
Pandemic Impacts on the Pet Overpopulation Problem
Dr. Simone Guerios, Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss her recently published research on the long-lasting impact of the 2020 pandemic on dog and cat overpopulation. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 176 – Pandemic Impacts On The Pet… Read More
An Economist’s Take on Keeping Care Affordable
Are continuously rising prices in veterinary medicine inevitable, or is there a way to provide higher wages and better care while keeping costs reasonable? Economist Dr. Matthew Salois joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the economics of pricing in veterinary medicine. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 175 – An Economist's Take On… Read More
Career Options Beyond General Practice
What happens when general practitioners feel stuck and need something different? Dr. Catherine Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss her diverse and winding career, and what is involved in leaving general practice to become a veterinary specialist. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 174 – What Happens When We Don’t Want To Do… Read More