Dr. Brian Bourquin joins the podcast to discuss the new NOMV C.L.E.A.R. Blueprint. This is a hospital wellness certification program that was recently introduced to veterinary clinics. Dr. Bourquin talks about the certification, the experience of implementing it in his own Boston veterinary practices, and lessons learned along the way. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast… Read More
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Intentional Discounting Revisited
Dr. Tannetje’ Crocker joins the podcast to expand on a previous episode where she and Dr. Roark discussed the ethics and implementation of intentional discounting. In this episode, Drs. Crocker and Roark talk about the feedback from that episode, what they see as valid criticism and what they disagree with. The conversation then turns to… Read More
Are Non-Compete Clauses Going Away in Veterinarian Contracts?
Dr. Lance Roasa joins the podcast to talk non-compete clauses! There has been a lot of attention recently on FTC proposed rule makings around non-compete agreements, and some are wondering what’s in the future for veterinarian contracts. Dr. Roasa weighs in on what’s going on and what we can expect in the future. Cone Of… Read More
Is Interpersonal Conflict In The Way Of Work?
“If we could just stop having interpersonal issues, we could get the actual work done!” I’ve heard countless leaders and managers say something along this line. I’ve said it myself. Do you know why this sentiment is flawed? It’s because managing interpersonal relationships is doing the work. As a leader, spending time to help your… Read More
Time for GPs to Take Back Skills They Gave Away to Specialists?
Neurologist Dr. Sean Sanders joins the podcast to talk about what a re-division of labor among general practice veterinarians, specialists and support staff might look like. Is it possible for us to improve affordability and access to care by giving more wellness care to technicians and supporting general practice veterinarians in taking back a variety… Read More
The Well-Leveraged Technician – How Do Practices Actually Get There?
Ken Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about how practices actually go through the process of increasing their delegation to and utilization of technicians. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS – 198 – The Well – Leveraged Technician – How Do Practices Actually Get There? You can also… Read More