Dr. Lisa Radosta, DVM, DACVB, joins Dr. Andy Roark for a timely Hall of Fame episode that every veterinary professional should revisit before fireworks season kicks into high gear. If you’ve ever had a client call in a panic hours before the fireworks start, this episode breaks down what you can do, what realistically helps,… Read More
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Redefining the DVM Career Path
Dr. Matt Silvius, DVM, shares a career journey that challenges the idea that veterinarians only have one path to leadership. Matt shares his journey from kennel technician to practice owner and multi-site leader, exploring entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the many ways veterinarians can build fulfilling careers. If you’ve ever wondered what career growth, ownership, or leadership… Read More
HDYTT: The Critical Feline Patient
Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), tackles one of the most stressful situations in veterinary medicine: the critical feline patient crashing through the door after severe trauma. If you’ve ever felt the urge to rush a painful cat straight into anesthesia, this episode will help you slow down, stabilize first, and make smarter… Read More
Improving Animal Welfare at Commercial Dog Breeding Kennels
Dr. Theresa (Tess) House, DVM, MPH, dives into a topic that can spark strong opinions: commercial dog breeding kennels. If you’ve ever wondered what veterinarians can do to improve animal welfare in these facilities, or what standards, oversight, and welfare programs actually look like behind the scenes, this episode breaks it all down in a… Read More
A New Vet Guide to Working with Senior Paraprofessionals
Vicky Ograin, RVT, VTS (Nutrition), MBA tackles a challenge every new veterinarian faces: how do you earn trust, build confidence, and collaborate effectively when the technicians around you have far more real-world experience than you do? Dr. Andy Roark and Vicky share practical advice for creating strong doctor-technician partnerships, giving and receiving feedback, and building… Read More
Three Super-Judgy Things Vets Should Stop Saying (Maybe)
Dr. Kate Boatwright joins Dr. Andy Roark for a thoughtful (and surprisingly spicy) conversation about phrases veterinarians say all the time: “If you can’t afford the vet, don’t get the pet,” and “You can’t care more than the client does.” Together, they explore judgment in veterinary medicine, spectrum of care, financial realities, and what compassionate… Read More