
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 398 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessBusiness | |||

Jon Ayers, former Chair and CEO of IDEXX, joins Dr. Andy Roark for a conversation that might completely change the way you think about veterinary PIMS, AI scribes, and the future of practice workflows. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by clunky softwar... more
Dr. Gianluca Bini, DVM, DACVAA, is here to talk about one of the scariest parts of veterinary medicine: anesthesia, and why so many of us may be overcomplicating the wrong things while underestimating the stuff that actually keeps patients safe. Dr. ... more
Dr. Flavia Vedova, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (Nutrition), jumps into one of the most confusing parts of pet nutrition, figuring out when to switch diets, what “all life stages” actually means, and whether your large breed dog really needs a large breed formul... more
Dr. Lily Chen, DVM, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle one of the most frustrating cases in veterinary medicine: the chronic diarrhea dog that just keeps coming back for more metronidazole. From microbiome testing and dysbiosis to fecal transplants and t... more
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Best veterinary podcast hands down!
Am 14 and wanting to go into veterinary science, Andy is very inspiring. Great show!
Wow! What a great episode. I’ve truly had my eyes opened to the truly harsh metrics I was judging myself by.
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
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.
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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. Gianluca Bini
2. Dr. Flavia Vaduva
3. Dr. Lily Chen
4. Jules Benson
5. Dr. Josh Rosen
6. Charli Dong
7. Caitlin Palmer
8. Dr. Matthew Richardson
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