There’s a saying in veterinary medicine about how half of what we know is wrong… we just don’t know which half. It’s impossible, after all, to continually learn things without disproving or (more commonly) significantly expanding on things we once thought were complete truths. I was reminded of this fact recently as I reflected on… Read More
Perspective
We Have Trust Issues
Dr. Peter Weinstein joins us to talk about some of the major mistrust we are seeing in veterinary medicine. In this week’s episode of the Cone of Shame podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Peter Weinstein discuss how the lack of trust has emerged in the veterinary industry due to the influence of media and… Read More
PTSD in Veterinary Professionals
Sharon Kramper joins us to discuss her research on the prevalence of PTSD in the veterinary workplace and its implications for veterinary teams. Together, Dr. Andy Roark and former veterinary practice manager, Sharon Kramper, explore various factors, potential index events, and what can be done when a team member may be experiencing debilitating symptoms. Tune… Read More
5 Pieces of Advice for New Veterinary School Grads
Imagine a brand new veterinary school graduate walking past you and out of the graduation ceremony, degree in hand. Just before they pass out of the building and into the blinding sunlight beyond, they pause and turn back to you. “Do you have any last pieces of advice?” What would you say in this brief… Read More
The Work of The Veterinarian
When I entered veterinary school, I thought I’d graduate into a position of decisive clarity. After all, knowledge was clearly a ladder and as each class stacked on top of the last, I felt I must be getting closer and closer to having all the information necessary to be a doctor who knew what to… Read More
Return of the Independent Practice Owners
Dr. Matt Salois joins the podcast to discuss the currently perfect conditions for an influx of new independent practice owners. In this episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast, he and Dr. Andy Roark explore how the slowdown in corporate consolidation combined with the availability of technology and services could spark a renaissance in veterinary… Read More