We are all living through practicing during COVID. It’s an adjustment and we are all a little extra stressed throughout the day. But there has been a growing trend of burnout, negativity, and overall unhappiness seen in the veterinary clinic and it definitely is having a huge effect on everyone. To me, every day is… Read More
Wellness
Everything You Need to Know About Bravery Can be Learned from a Bamboo Shrimp
My latest aquarium obsession? Bamboo Shrimp. I stumbled upon them one day while Googling aquarium stuff when I was supposed to be working. I was delighted to find that my local fish store had them. I got one, hoping that I wouldn’t kill it. They often die within the first 2 weeks of introducing them to an aquarium, and I haven’t had the best luck with shrimp. Read More
NEW RESEARCH – LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Veterinary Medicine
This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Tracy Witte about her TWO new journal articles. The first is a commentary on storage of euthanasia solution, and the second is a survey of negative mental health outcomes , workplace and school climate, and identity disclosure for LGBTQ+ veterinary… Read More
Looking for the Vet On-Off Switch
Veterinarians are a tough crowd. We are high-achieving, motivated, soft-hearted smart people who put a lot of emphasis on getting it right. Who doesn’t do a happy dance when you confirm the Demodex case you diagnosed from 30-feet away as it walked in the door? And who doesn’t kick themselves and bemoan the missed radiographic… Read More
Stop Being a Martyr & Start Modeling Healthy Behaviors
This week on the Cone… The amazing Dr. Marie Holowaychuk and Dr. Andy Roark discuss martyr status in vet medicine and how we need to stop competing to be the most burned out. Original article: marieholowaychuk.com/2019/10/16/sto…lthy-behavior/ Cone Of Shame Veterinary Podcast · COS 026: Stop Being A Martyr & Start Modeling Healthy Behaviors We are… Read More
PSIvet Covers a New Approach to Healthcare in Veterinary Practices
This week on the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks to Kelly Fusco, CVT of PSIvet. They’ll discuss the new Healthcare Initiative that has been 2+ years in the making and hopes to introduce new ways to ensure all Veterinary Professionals get the healthcare coverage they need. Learn more about the PSIvet… Read More