My friend was recently mortified when she took her young son to see his grandparents for Thanksgiving. On arrival, my friend released her little boy from his carseat, allowing him to sprint to his grandmother’s waiting arms. As he reached her, the boy said excitedly, “Grandmother! You’ve gotten older!” The little boy meant this as… Read More
Birthday Reflections: Our Only Constant Is Change
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
Why You Should Stop Pleasing Everyone
There’s an old quote that goes “I don’t know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everyone.” I’ve always liked this saying and try to keep it in mind. This week, I’ll be talking with about 60 veterinary practice owners here in Greenville, SC. It’s the Uncharted Practice Owner Summit,… Read More
Home On Time – Practice Responsibility for Staff Wellness
Dr. Bob Lester, CMO of Wellhaven Pet Health, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article in Today’s Veterinary Business Magazine. The topic is “Home On Time (H.O.T.)” – prioritizing staff wellness and setting systems, tools and boundaries to get staff members out of the building on time. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast ·… Read More