Dr. Bob Lester believes owning pets shouldn’t be a luxury that few people can afford. The veterinary profession needs to think creatively about how to keep medicine accessible to pet owners across socioeconomic groups. In this episode, Dr. Lester joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article which outlines 15 new business models our profession might approach to help pets get the care they need. Read More
Medicine
What Do Veterinary Practices Need to Start & Stop Doing?
Dr. Adam Little joins us to discuss what veterinary practices need to start doing and stop doing to adapt to a changing world. He and Dr. Andy Roark discuss everything from remote work to the challenges of recruiting and hiring in a super-tight labor market. If you like big ideas and inspiration for a bright future, this is the episode for you! Read More
Mystery Toxicosis! Chlorfenapyr in Dogs (HDYTT)
Dr. Tina Wismer, Senior Director of ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about a scary case. Vomiting, fever, muscle tremors, and a stiff gait…. what could be the cause?? Read More
A Practical Guide to Caring for Geriatric Dogs
Dr. Mary Gardner’s new book, It’s Never Long Enough: A practical guide to caring for your geriatric dog, is a wonderful collection of stories, lessons learned, and practical approaches from a career serving pets at the ends of their lives. Dr. Gardner discusses the writing of the book, her next book on cats, the chapters… Read More
The $45,000 Cat and How We Should Talk About the Cost of Owning Pets
A new survey from Synchrony (Parent Company of CareCredit & Pets Best Pet Insurance) indicates that the lifetime cost of care ranges from $20K-$55K for dogs and $15K-$45K for cats! Also, most pet owners have no idea that this is the case. 4 our of 5 pet owners will face unexpected veterinary bills. What does… Read More
Dentistry Pain Control When Cost is A Challenge
Dental procedures are expensive, and pain control is non-negotiable. How do we do right by our patients while working within the budgets of pet owners? The original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney is on the podcast today with FANTASTIC advice on how to do exceptional pain control without breaking the client bank! Let’s get into this… Read More