In veterinary school, future vets are generally taught that there is a “right” way to do things. There is a gold standard, a best practice, and a correct answer. That mentality tends to seep into our minds… and our minds were already largely programmed this way in college if not before. We’re taught early on,… Read More
Wellness
The Economic Toll of Burnout in Veterinary Medicine
Clinton Neill, PhD, assistant professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the economic impact of burnout on the veterinary profession. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 120: The Economic Toll of Burnout in Veterinary Medicine LINKS Burnout’s Economic Toll on Veterinarians… Read More
Minding Our Thoughts
As veterinary medicine continues to wrestle with its burnout problem, an emphasis on engaged and positive workplace cultures is on the rise. In today’s episode, Jeff Thoren visits to discuss the power and importance of minding our thoughts. Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 119 Minding Our Thoughts LINKS Uncharted Podcast on iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…st/id1449897688 WORKSHOP… Read More
Do I Pull It? Do I Leave It? (HDYTT)
Dr. Donnell Hansen, veterinary dentist, sits down with Dr. Andy Roark to advise on the case of a 12 year old yorkie with mild kidney disease who may or may not need multiple extractions. Chanel has approximately 30% horizontal bone loss across the maxillary premolars, and the teeth feel stable on palpation. What do we… Read More
What We Get Wrong with the “Slightly Overweight” Dog (Sponsored by Hill’s)
This episode is made possible ad-free by the sponsorship of Hill’s Pet Nutrition! Dr. Andy Roark has a 4yo FS Labrador that is 6-7/9 body condition score. He’s wondering why he struggles to motivate clients to make changes that will get this dog back to an ideal condition. Dr. Mike Robbins is in to discuss… Read More
Intern/Resident Pay and What it Means for Vet Med
Dr. Sam Morello is on the podcast to discuss her recent publication in JAVMA, Comparison of resident and intern salaries with the current living wage as a quantitative estimate of financial strain among postgraduate veterinary trainees. Dr. Morello makes the case that early career pay plays a role in our ability to increase diversity in… Read More