In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Tabitha Kucera to talk about why animal handling deserves way more respect in the veterinary world. We’re not just talking about holding techniques here. This is about understanding body language, reducing fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS), and elevating handling to an art form. You’ll hear… Read More
Vet Tech Life
How To Build a Behavior Practice When You’re a Technician
Tabitha Kucera, RVT, VTS (Behavior) joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about how veterinary technicians can build a career in behavior. She shares her journey from general practice to launching Chirrups and Chatter, the challenges she faced, and the steps she took to advocate for herself and establish a successful behavior consulting business. They discuss… Read More
What Viral Videos Can Teach About Boosting Morale
Sarah Parsons joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast to discuss the power of positivity and humor in boosting morale within veterinary clinics. She emphasizes the importance of creating content that veterinarians and staff can relate to, avoiding client bashing, and fostering a culture where the daily stresses of vet medicine… Read More
Why Do They Leave? Why Do They Stay? Retention & Attrition in Vet Medicine
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
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
HOF: Anesthesia Crash Cart Course
Dr. Andy Roark dusts off this Hall of Fame episode in which he discusses the essentials of anesthesia crash carts with Veterinary Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney. Together they talk about what tools should be in your anesthesia crash kit and what kind of common pitfalls they’ve seen in practice. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast ·… Read More