The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast


Latest Episodes

COS - 181 - When ER Vets Get To Give Discounts
January 19, 2023

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
January 12, 2023

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
January 09, 2023

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
January 05, 2023

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
December 29, 2022

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
December 22, 2022

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
December 15, 2022

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
December 12, 2022

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
December 08, 2022

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
December 01, 2022

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