Dr. Kate Boatright joins The Cone of Shame Podcast to discuss how new veterinary graduates can sometimes be perceived as money-hungry, not because they are, but because they lack confidence in case management and lean heavily on full diagnostic workups. She and Dr. Andy Roark explore how vet school training, imposter syndrome, and communication challenges contribute to… Read More
Life With Clients
Oral Tumors: Aspirate, Biopsy or Just Take It Off? (HDYTT)
Dr. Donnell Hansen joins The Cone of Shame Podcast with Dr. Andy Roark to discuss oral tumors in dog. Together they discuss how to recognize them, when to biopsy, and how to talk to pet owners about what comes next. Dr. Hansen breaks down the diagnostic process, explains when a fine needle aspirate won’t cut it, and shares best practices for… Read More
Why Weight Can’t Wait
Dr. Ernie Ward joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the challenges of discussing pet obesity with clients and practical strategies for creating urgency and motivating pet owners to take action. This episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast dives deep into the psychology of weight loss conversations, emphasizing the importance of permission, framing the discussion… Read More
Where is Vet Med Going in 2025?
Ryan Leech returns once again to talk about our 2025 predictions. Ryan Leech is the creator and host of The Bird Bath Podcast, and joins Dr. Andy Roark this time on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to explore veterinary industry trends and predictions for 2025. They discuss corporate consolidation, AI integration, emerging pet health… Read More
At-Home Dental Care They’ll Actually Do
Struggling to get pet owners on board with dental care for their pets? In this episode of The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, host Dr. Andy Roark tackles this common challenge with the help of board-certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon Dr. Amy Thomson, aka “Toothy Thompson.” Together, they discuss practical strategies to inspire pet owners… Read More
Sewer Turtles, Weight-loss Tapeworms, and Protecting Your License
Dr. Doug Mader joins us to talk about all sorts of zoonotic diseases. Together, Dr. Doug Mader and Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to discuss the zoonotic diseases found in exotic animals but also your common cat and dogs. They explore the history of salmonella in the pet trade, the… Read More