This time, you the audience, got to Ask Andy Anything! In this special 300th episode of the Cone of Shame veterinary podcast, host Kelsey Beth Carpenter turns the tables on Dr. Andy Roark, interviewing him about his journey from general practice veterinarian to renowned author, speaker, and conference founder. Dr. Roark shares insights into his… Read More
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Conservative Management of Hip Dysplasia
Learn how to effectively support patients with hip dysplasia through conservative care as Dr. David Dycus joins Dr. Andy Roark on The Cone of Shame Podcast. In this episode, Dr. Dycus, founder of OrthoVet Consulting and Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics, shares his expertise on non-surgical approaches, from tailored exercise plans to lifestyle adjustments that maintain comfort… Read More
Major Heat Up in Consolidation – Consolidation for Consolidators
Are we seeing an increase in veterinary consolidation? In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Ryan Leech, host of The Birdbath podcast to discuss the ongoing trend of consolidation in the veterinary industry, where corporate groups and private equity firms are purchasing veterinary practices, leading to… Read More
Does Every Dog Need A Lepto Vaccine?
Dr. Jane Sykes joins us as we dive into the 2023 ACVIM Consensus Statement on leptospirosis. In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark is joined by Dr. Jane Sykes, a renowned small animal internist at UC Davis College of Veterinary Medicine and editor of Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat. Dr. Sykes emphasizes the… Read More
Is vet medicine ready to decenter the DVM?
Dr. Jessica Vogelsang, Chief Medical Officer at the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), joins us to discuss the evolving role of veterinarians in modern veterinary practices. Dr. Vogelsang introduces the concept of “decentering” the veterinarian to create a more team-based approach that places the patient at the heart of care, similar to patient-centered models in… Read More
Technician Education & Utilization The Nutritional Advocate Certificate
Vicky Ograin, RVT and VTS in Nutrition, joins us to discuss the evolving role of veterinary technicians. In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Vicky explore how vet techs are being increasingly empowered and better utilized in clinics, supported by organizations like NAVTA and social media. They also… Read More