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The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

Dr. Andy Roark
Veterinary Medicine
Artificial Intelligence
Veterinary Education
Spectrum Of Care
Mental Health
Access To Care
Veterinary Diagnostics
Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary Dentistry
Social Media
Animal Welfare
Veterinary Practices
Veterinary Behavior
Public Perception
Veterinary Nutrition
Telemedicine
Corporate Consolidation
Burnout
Leptospirosis
Dental Health

The Cone of Shame Podcast is the podcast all about life in Veterinary Medicine. Dr Andy Roark covers medical related topics with help from experts in the veterinary industry.

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Latest Episodes

Building Confident New Grad Vets: Mentorship, Psychological Safety, and Onboarding That Works

Dr. Jason Szumski, DVM, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a problem every hospital feels, new grads want to do great medicine, but they are often scared of mi... more

A Cry for Help in Veterinary Pathology, Burnout, Economics, Digitization, and AI with Dr. Eric Fish Dr. Eric Fish, DVM, DACVP, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a tough question: Why does being a veterinary clinical pathologist feel darker right now, an... more

Beyond Gabapentin and Trazodone, Smarter Pre-Visit Anxiety Meds with Dr. Chris Pachel Dr. Chris Pachel, DVM, DACVB, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a problem every clinic knows too well, stressed pets, stressed owners, and appointments that start goin... more

Dr. Andy Roark hosts Dr. Matt Salois, an economist, VMG president, and adjunct faculty at Cornell’s College of Veterinary Medicine, to discuss his Today’s Veterinary Business article on the “dangers of Dutch Pets veterinary telemedicine,” using a Tro... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Fish
Veterinary clinical pathologist and laboratory director at a large private referral center
Episode: 409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Dr. Chris Pachel
Board-certified veterinary behaviorist, owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon
Animal Behavior Clinic, Portland
Episode: 408 - Beyond Trazodone: When the "Chill Protocol" Isn’t Chilling
Dr. Matt Salois
Economist, President of VMG, adjunct faculty at Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Management Groups (VMG); Cornell University
Episode: 407 - The Dangers of Dutch
Dr. Lisa Radosta
Board certified veterinary behaviorist
Florida Veterinary Behavior, LLC
Episode: 406 - HoF - Fireworks Phobia Over the Phone
Matt Silvius
Managing Veterinarian Partner at Eagle Animal Hospital
NVA General Practice
Episode: 405 - Redefining the DVM Career Path
Tess House
Assistant Director, Animal Welfare Division, AVMA
AVMA - Animal Welfare Division
Episode: 403 - Improving Animal Welfare at Commercial Dog Breeding Kennels
Dr. Kate Boatwright
Veterinarian, writer and mentor
Episode: 401 - Three Super-Judgy Things Vets Should Stop Saying (Maybe)
Jon Ayers
Former chair and CEO of Idexx; board member at Catalyst Council
Idexx (former); Catalyst Council
Episode: 399 - ARE PIMS Still the Center of Your Practice?
Gianluca Bini
Board-certified anesthesiologist, professor of anesthesiology and pain management, founder of Safe Pet Anesthesia
Safe Pet Anesthesia
Episode: 398 - What We Get Wrong In Anesthesia

Host

Dr. Andy Roark
Host of veterinary podcast focused on clinical topics, leadership, and practice dynamics; often guiding conversations with guests from veterinary medicine and related fields.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 311 ratings
  • Love

    Best veterinary podcast hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smailkat
    United States2 years ago
  • Great show

    Am 14 and wanting to go into veterinary science, Andy is very inspiring. Great show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juniorvet
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • The metrics we judge ourselves by

    Wow! What a great episode. I’ve truly had my eyes opened to the truly harsh metrics I was judging myself by.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corrine2001
    Canada3 years ago
  • Loved latest ep - clinical empathy

    Thanks for this episode. Ironically or not, this is what hospice and palliative care vets do on the daily. We have to weigh all the options. I am forever grateful for my veterinary education (Go gators) because I feel they set us up for success in this skill alone. From the beginning, we were taught to offer all the options, work with the family, and provide the care that they chose. It’s a conversation. I’ve found that more owners appreciate my openness my listening and honesty. I’ve treated a ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sassycat99
    United States3 years ago
  • LOVE #186

    Shelter veterinarian and veterinary nurse advocate here. Our credentialed nurses/technicians are often unrecognized and devalued when veterinarians struggle to utilize their talent and training to its fullest potential. I hope standardization of the profession is prioritized by state regulatory authorities as advocates continue to demand a seat at the table. Great conversation. To my techs out there, you are irreplaceable and I am grateful for what you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HeadstrongHound
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Particularly valued are episodes on ethics, leadership, and improving client communication.
Guests and topics are seen as credible and directly relevant to improving patient care and clinic operations.
Listeners appreciate candid discussions on real-world practice challenges, including finances and staffing.
The host brings warmth and humor, making complex topics accessible without sacrificing depth.
The show delivers practical, bite-sized veterinary topics that are easy to apply in daily clinics.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Q: Where can people find you online to learn more about your work and views on AI in veterinary medicine?
Dr. Fish points to LinkedIn and his Substack newsletter All Science Great and Small, where he publishes research, macro trends, and AI discussions relevant to veterinary medicine.
409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Q: Do you think efficiency in pathology has been increasing, and how does that interact with AI and practice economics?
He confirms that internal turnaround times are very fast and that automation and AI could push efficiency further, but notes concerns about the economic incentives, high workload, and the risk of replacing pathologists with tool-driven processes rather than augmenting human expertise.
409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Q: Where do you see pathology going in the future, especially with AI and turnaround times?
Dr. Fish outlines a future where AI augments rather than replaces, enabling faster triage and better decision support, with potential for improved turnaround times, but cautions about over-reliance and cost pressures driving changes that may erode the value of traditional pathology roles.
409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Q: Talk to me a little bit about how the day-to-day work you do as a pathologist has changed and when you became boarded.
He describes transitioning from a university role with diverse duties to a more specialized lab reading cytology slides, the emphasis on digital cytology, and the path to board certification in 2016, followed by a PhD and broader training.
409 - A Cry For Help From the Pathology Department
Q: Can you talk to me at a high level about the state of clinical pathology as a practitioner?
Dr. Fish explains that burnout and pay concerns are widespread, with consolidation in private labs giving labs more power to set wages. Digitization and AI are changing workflows, increasing the volume of tests, and pushing cytology toward point-of-care testing, which affects the traditional lab model and the role of the pathologist.

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What is The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on life in veterinary medicine, mixing clinical topics with practice management, ethics, and real-world challenges faced by clinics. Episodes frequently feature practicing veterinarians, specialists, and industry leaders who discuss anesthesia, nutrition, access to care, front-d desk evolution, sustainability, and leadership. A notable strength is its pragmatic, candid approach to balancing patient welfare with business realities, often including actionable takeaways, tools, and sponsor-backed resources. The format tends toward practical discussions, case-based insights, and conversations aimed at improving clinic operations and clinician well-being, making it a strong fit for veterinary professionals and practice stakehold... more

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Recent guests on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast include:

1. Eric Fish
2. Dr. Chris Pachel
3. Dr. Matt Salois
4. Dr. Lisa Radosta
5. Matt Silvius
6. Tess House
7. Dr. Kate Boatwright
8. Jon Ayers

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