Dr. Marie Holowaychuk joins Dr. Andy Roark on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to share her journey through burnout, mental health struggles, and recovery as a boarded critical care specialist turned wellness advocate. In this insightful episode, Dr. Holowaychuk discusses the realities of perfectionism, the martyr complex, and the challenges veterinary professionals face in balancing work, identity,… Read More
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Things I Wish I Knew About Diagnostics
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
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
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
How to Recognize, Report, and Stop Animal Abuse
Dr. Kris Otteman joins us to discuss the critical topic of recognizing and reporting animal abuse within veterinary practices. On this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Otteman emphasize the importance of practical, action-oriented approaches to identifying signs of abuse and neglect. Dr. Otteman provides guidance on documentation, communication… Read More