Everyone says the virus is going to get worse as we move inside. COVID caseloads are trending up and everyone is just tired of social distancing. I think all of us have a bit of foreboding about what is to come. This week on the Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Beth… Read More
Winter is Coming – Are You Prepared?
The Secret to my Success: Mentors and Motivation
Did you know that the average veterinary technician stays in the field for 7 years according to an AVMA study? Read More
A Simple Way to Improve Morale
I looked at the schedule and saw it was going to be a very busy day. Our surgery schedule was overbooked, meaning procedures would probably go into lunchtime. In addition, the appointment schedule was double booked for most of the morning. Read More
The Stiff Puppy – Panosteitis vs OCD (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone! Dr. Andy Roark calls world-renowned veterinary orthopedist Dr. David Dycus to ask about a case. “Hey David, I have a 6m.o. Labrador retriever who the owners say is stiff in the morning when he gets up. What’s causing this? Should I blow it off? Should I give it some time? How do YOU treat that?” Read More
C-Section Pain Control (HDYTT)
This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark talks to the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP VTS (Anesthesia) about Petunia, a 2yo F English Bulldog who is about to have a C-section. We want to make sure that Petunia’s pain is controlled and her puppies are safe. Tasha McNerney…. How do you treat that? Read More
Thanksgiving Pancreatitis Smorgasbord (HDYTT)
In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to the VetGirl herself, Dr. Justine Lee, about how SHE treats pancreatitis. We’ve got a tiny dog who ate half a heavenly ham. How do YOU treat that? Read More