What’s it like to have your clinic torn apart online? When thousands of phone calls roll in telling you that you’re awful, what impact does that have on the staff and how do you handle it? Do you respond? What if that just makes things worse? Read More
Wellness
New Veterinary Business Models to Keep Pet Care Affordable
Dr. Bob Lester believes owning pets shouldn’t be a luxury that few people can afford. The veterinary profession needs to think creatively about how to keep medicine accessible to pet owners across socioeconomic groups. In this episode, Dr. Lester joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article which outlines 15 new business models our profession might approach to help pets get the care they need. Read More
New Research – Wellness for Vets, Staff & How They Differ
Guest: Dr. Addie Reinhard – It’s no surprise that both veterinarians and their support staff have high rates of burnout, but are these groups experiencing stress for the same reasons? What can individuals do to reduce these stresses? What can practices do to protect their people, and what role does personal autonomy play in all… Read More
Battling Back Against Moral Distress
Dr. Indu Mani is on the podcast today discussing moral distress in veterinary medicine. The pain we experience when we know the “right” thing to do but are unable to do it can take an ethical toll. For those of us practicing veterinary medicine, this toll may contribute to burnout, depression and other job stressors…. Read More
Are You Trying to Be Someone Else?
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
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