A few weeks ago, I published one of my Cone of Shame podcasts on “Intentional Discounting.” I talked with Dr. Tannetje Crocker about when and how she gives discounts to clients in the emergency room, and the episode certainly got peoples’ attention. I ended up getting a bit of criticism over the piece, and now… Read More
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Visits are Down, Revenue is Up: Vet Industry Trends that Matter
Sheri Gilmartin, head of data services at Vetsource, joins the podcast today to break down data on what happened in 2022 at over 6500 veterinary practices across the United States. In short, patient visits were down and prices were up, but the story is much more complicated than that. Let’s get into it! Cone Of… Read More
Understanding the Veterinary Practice Sale Market
Dr. Karen Felsted joins the podcast to explain the rollercoaster ride that has been the veterinary practice sale market over the last 5-10 years. If you are interested in understanding corporate consolidation in the veterinary industry, or in one day buying or owning a veterinary practice yourself, this episode is not to be missed! Cone… Read More
The Technician is Here. The Doctor is Remote.
Dr. Katie Cutter, co-founder of BoosterPet, joins Dr. Andy Roark to explain how her practices utilize in-person veterinary technicians and remote veterinarians to provide wellness care to pets. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 182 – The Technician Is Here. The Doctor Is Remote. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts,… Read More
More Vets, More Diversity, Fewer Men – Trends in Vet Schools
Dr. Kate Boatright joins the podcast to discuss her recent article on veterinary school admissions and demographic trends. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 178 – More Vets, More Diversity, Fewer Men – Trends In Vet Schools You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, Soundcloud, YouTube or wherever… Read More
The Art of Pricing Veterinary Medicine
Fritz Wood, a renowned animal health consultant and advisor, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about pricing in veterinary medicine. Are increasing prices justified by inflationary pressures and rising costs of living? Do pet owners agree and/or accept this? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls of veterinary clinics raising prices? Should they do fewer… Read More