Dr. Jessica Vogelsang discusses the latest findings in veterinary retention and attrition. She is joined by Dr. Andy Roark as they dive into the American Animal Hospital Association’s new white paper, “Stay Please.” Together, they explore both expected and unexpected insights gathered from a survey of over 15,000 veterinary professionals. Tune in to discover the… Read More
Team Culture
On A Mission to Get Birds Better Care
Dr. Nick Kirk teams up with Dr. Andy Roark on this week’s episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast to discuss how he turned his passion into a unique business. Together, they dive into Dr. Nick Kirk’s journey to board certification, his business partnership with a technician, and his mission to share knowledge in avian… Read More
NAVC Sharing Your Crystal Ball
For this week’s episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, we’re bringing you a cross over! Dr. Cassi Fleming from Vetfolio Voice interviews Dr. Andy Roark about a recent article, Sharing Your Crystal Ball. Together they discuss how veterinary leaders can share their vision of the future to foster development and growth. Cone Of… Read More
Is Purpose-Driven Leadership a Double-Edged Sword?
Josh Vaisman joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to talk about positive psychology and purpose driven leadership. Together they look at both sides of purpose, how it can be motivating to a team and how it can also be weaponized. They also touch on how purpose should not be prescribed… Read More
It’s Time To Normalize Choreographed Dance
Sometimes we have to take a stand and tell the truth, regardless of the consequences. Yeah, I’ve got a lot to lose. Sure, I’m probably not the best messenger to speak on this topic. Also, I have zero data to support my position. Still, I don’t care. Here goes: Dancing in clinical medicine is wildly… Read More
When Veterinary Consolidation Slows Down
Dr. Andy Roark and guest Ryan Leech have an insightful discussion about corporate consolidation in the veterinary industry. They dive into the significant changes that have occurred since the end of 2023, and how this has shaped the business landscape. The conversation covers aspects like the impact of interest rates, the shift in executive teams… Read More