The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast
Latest Episodes
COS - 181 - When ER Vets Get To Give Discounts
Dr. Tannetje Crocker joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about the idea of "intentional discounting." What happens when veterinarians are able to openly discount (or even give away) services to pet owners i
COS - 180 - Anesthesia Crash Cart Crash Course
The original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney, is back on the podcast! In this pearl-packed episode, Tasha runs through her anesthesia crash cart and breaks down what she has ready to go and why. This
COS - 179 - Evidence-Based Medicine, Access to Care and Pet-Family Centered Communication
As the gold standard of care (and price of medicine) go higher and higher, is it time to get serious about formalizing a spectrum of care approach? Dr. Emily Tincher, Senior Director of Veterinary Rel
COS - 178 - More Vets, More Diversity, Fewer Men - Trends In Vet Schools
Dr. Kate Boatright joins the podcast to discuss her recent article on veterinary school admissions and demographic trends. LINKS: The Next Generation of Veterinarians (Article): https://todaysveterin
COS - 177 - The Art Of Pricing Veterinary Medicine
Fritz Wood, a renowned animal health consultant and advisor, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about pricing in veterinary medicine. Are increasing prices justified by inflationary pressures and rising cos
COS - 176 - Pandemic Impacts On The Pet Overpopulation Problem
Simone Guerios, Clinical Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine joins the podcast to discuss her recently published research on the long-la
COS - 175 - An Economist's Take On Keeping Care Affordable
Are continuously rising prices in veterinary medicine inevitable, or is there a way to provide higher wages and better care while keeping costs reasonable? Economist Dr. Matthew Salois joins Dr. Andy
COS - 174 - Career Options Beyond General Practice
What happens when general practitioners feel stuck and need something different? Dr. Catherine Ruggiero joins the podcast to discuss her diverse and winding career, and what is involved in leaving gen
COS - 173 - Home On Time - Practice Responsibility For Staff Wellness
Dr. Bob Lester, CMO of Wellhaven Pet Health, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss his recent article in Today's Veterinary Business Magazine. The topic is "Home On Time (H.O.T.)" - prioritizing staff welln
COS - 172 - Modern Marketing For Veterinary Practices
Dr. Caitlin DeWilde joins the podcast to discuss modern veterinary marketing, how we communicate with pet owners when our caseloads are overflowing, and what the future of pet owner communications may