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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
Veterinary Behavior
Animal Welfare
Veterinary Practices
Burnout
Public Perception
Veterinary Nutrition
Telemedicine
Corporate Consolidation
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

Dr. Andy Roark welcomes Dr. Isaac Bott, an Utah practice owner and theriogenologist who works with reindeer, to discuss his run for AVMA president (election July 2027) and the profession’s sustainability challenges. They explore how rising cost of ca... more

Dr. Chad R. Brown, DVM (Purdue), executive director of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center at Iowa State University, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a gut-punch truth in veterinary medicine: good decisions do not always equal good outcomes, and outcom... more

Dr. Steve Deels, a New Zealand emergency veterinarian and career coach, joins Dr. Andy Roark to tackle a familiar gut punch: "you can save a life at 2:00 a.m. and still get a one-star review because the wait was too long." They dig into dark humor as... more

Dr. Ivan Zak, DVM, entrepreneur and former CEO of SmartFlow and Galaxy Vets, joins Dr. Andy Roark to dig into one of the spiciest topics in vet med, whether production pay is actually “bad,” and what happens when salary-only pay gets weaponized as bu... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Chad Brown
Executive director of the Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center; Purdue grad; writer
Lloyd Veterinary Medical Center, Iowa State University
Episode: 416 - Is It Bad Medicine or Just a Bad Outcome?
Dr. Steve Deels
Emergency veterinarian and career coach for veterinarians; author-to-be of a dark comedy about veterinary medicine
Self/Independent author and veterinarian
Episode: 415 - Vet Medicine as Dark Comedy
Dr. Ivan Zak
CEO at Galaxy Vets, founder of Serenity Vet
Galaxy Vets, Serenity Vet
Episode: 414 - What if the whole vet team got production pay?
Dr. Roberta Westbrook
Lead veterinarian at PetSet
PetSet
Episode: 412 - High Quality, High Volume Surgery & the Future of Shelter Medicine
Jason Szumski
Veterinarian, co-founder of VetSOAP, medical director at Bartlett Animal Hospital
VetSOAP; Bartlett Animal Hospital
Episode: 410 - How to Build Confident, Competent Early Career Vets
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. 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

Host

Dr. Andy Roark
Host of the show focused on life in veterinary medicine, blending clinical topics with practice leadership and culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 312 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 States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate candid discussions about cost, access to care, and practice culture.
The format blends clinical depth with relatable storytelling and humor.
Content is practical, punchy, and easy to digest for busy professionals.
Guest panels and sponsor integrations are seen as valuable real-world context.
High usefulness for new graduates and seasoned practitioners alike.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#150
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Talking Points

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415 - Vet Medicine as Dark Comedy
Q: Tell me a bit about this book.
The guest describes drawing inspiration from other vet books but wanting to present a fuller, less depressing portrayal of the job. The book uses diary-style entries to balance hard truths with humor, aiming to show the rewarding aspects amidst the challenges.
414 - What if the whole vet team got production pay?
Q: Can you walk us through the journey from initially disagreeing with production pay to adopting a shared productivity model at Galaxy Vets?
The shift began with noticing burnout and cost concerns, followed by data-driven exploration. The approach evolved from a pure production-based system to a blended model that included salary components and then to a shared equity-based structure where the entire team shares a portion of the organizational revenue, aiming to balance incentives with burnout prevention.
411 - New Guidelines on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Q: What are the key treatment pillars when CDS is suspected or diagnosed?
The approach combines ruling out systemic disease, managing sleep-wake disturbances with targeted medications when needed, and supporting brain health with select supplements, ongoing mental stimulation, and quality-of-life conversations with the veterinarian.
411 - New Guidelines on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Q: What practical steps can owners take at home to support a dog with CDS?
Owners should start by tracking cognition against a baseline, engage dogs in brain-stimulating activities five days a week, use puzzle toys, teach simple tricks, and consider early supplementation under veterinary guidance to support brain health while monitoring tolerance and digestion.
411 - New Guidelines on Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
Q: How does CDS present in dogs and how should clinicians approach screening?
CDS presents as disorientation, changes in interaction, sleep-wake disturbances, house training lapses, learning and memory changes, and shifts in anxiety or aggression. Clinicians should screen dogs over seven years old using established tools like the CDS scoring system and track changes against a baseline over time.

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A practical, clinician-friendly show that blends medical topics with real-world practice insights, leadership, and client communication. Episodes frequently feature veterinary specialists and industry leaders who discuss shelter medicine, animal welfare, behavior, anesthesia, pathology, practice management, and the economics of running clinics. Notable is how sponsors and industry groups sit alongside deep-dive clinical conversations, offering listeners actionable tips for day-to-day vet med and strategies for growing and managing practices. The format tends to be accessible and often humorous, aiming to support both clinicians and practice staff with concrete takeaways and resources.

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Recent guests on The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast include:

1. Dr. Chad Brown
2. Dr. Steve Deels
3. Dr. Ivan Zak
4. Dr. Roberta Westbrook
5. Jason Szumski
6. Eric Fish
7. Dr. Lisa Radosta
8. Matt Silvius

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