Dr. Addie Reinhard joins Dr. Andy Roark on the podcast to delve into the pivotal topic of mentorship in the veterinary field. They explore the significance of crafting a personal board of mentors, offering insights on being an effective mentee and navigating the terrain of feedback. Tune in as they unravel strategies for identifying the… Read More
Building Your Personal Board of Directors
Those You Know, But Don’t Know
When I used to drop my kids off at daycare, my primary focus was ejecting the children from my car so I could get on to my mile long to-do list. Screeching tires, flying gravel and… was that a little girl wearing a halloween costume in March? I passed through the parking lot as quickly… Read More
Mastering Weight Management
Dr. Taryn Pestalozzi, DVM, residency-trained in Nutrition, joins the podcast to talk about how she approaches difficult pet weight-loss conversations. Dr. Pestalozzi and Dr. Roark discuss the case of an obese Labrador Retriever named Greta, and how best to handle her care. As a veterinarian who practiced in GP for 7 years before running the… Read More
Perception: It’s All How You Look At It
Today I am thrilled with my dog. I am so, so happy. Do you want to know why? Because he only destroyed a very nice pair of socks belonging to my oldest daughter. For those of you who have been reading my letters for a while, you might remember that Skipper Roark is a devout… Read More
Choosing the Rulers We Measure Ourselves By
Jamie Holms RVT interviews Dr. Andy Roark about his recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business titled “Measuring Sticks.” They discuss how we determine our own self worth and the tendency for driven people to choose unhelpful and unhealthy measurements by which to judge themselves. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 235 – Choosing… Read More
The Daring Release of Perfectionism
Dr. Natalie Marks joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss her recent article on “The Daring Release of Perfectionism.” They discuss how the selection process for veterinary school and success within veterinary school may favor perfectionistic tendencies, and the drawbacks these tendencies have in practice. Finally, they talk about how to manage perfectionism and make peace… Read More