As someone who posts a ton of veterinary photos and videos online, I find brachycephalic pets to be a bit of a tricky fish. On the one hand, I often see brachycephalic (aka “smooshed-faced”) pets with absolutely wonderful personalities and are a joy to be around. These include brachycephalic dog breeds like pugs, Frenchies, and… Read More
Perspective
A Comedian Walks into an Emergency Room
Dr. Matt Asciutto explores the power of comedy in veterinary medicine as he applies the “yes, and” principle from his improv comedy background to enhance client and team interactions. Dr. Roark shares how humor has shaped his approach to the profession. Together, they discuss how comedy can bring light to even the darkest moments in… Read More
Lessons Learned Around Caregiver Burden
Dr. Ashley Bourgeois joins us for a candid discussion about caregiver fatigue and its wide-ranging effects on individuals. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bourgeois share how the lessons they’ve learned have impacted their careers. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 266 – Lessons Learned Around Caregiver Burden You can also listen to this… Read More
Our Lives Outside Vet Medicine
Kelsey Carpenter reflects on her journey outside of veterinary medicine and how it changed her perspective on success. Together, Kelsey Carpenter and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the many opportunities for growth that exist outside of our careers and how they both found joy in climbing their second mountains. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS… Read More
Penn Vet Transitions to Fully Integrated Curriculum
Dr. Amy Durham, Professor and Assistant Dean at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame podcast to discuss PennVet’s new active learning and learner centered curriculum. Together they dive into the driving factors behind this decision and what it’s meant to students, faculty and the veterinary industry. Cone Of… Read More
When Practice Buyers Walk Away
This week on the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Peter H. Tanella about his recent article titled How to Avoid a Messy Separation. Together they walk through the key items that buyers and sellers should look out for when entering contracts and how they can protect themselves. Cone Of Shame Veterinary… Read More