The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast

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267 - A Comedian Walks Into An Emergency Room Apr 25, 2024

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Dr. Matt Asciutto explores the power of comedy in veterinary medicine as he applies the "yes, and" principle from his improv comedy background to enhance client and team interactions. Dr. Roark shares how humor has shaped his approach to the profession. Together, they discuss how comedy can bring light to even the darkest moments in veterinary practice, ultimately making them more effective veterinarians. Join them on this episode of the Cone of Shame podcast as they share laughs and insights in a conversation filled with humor and heart.

LINKS: Matt Asciutto Website: www.MattAsciutto.com Podcast: www.thegreatestprofession.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST Matt Asciutto spent many years performing improv comedy, designing polymers, and teaching MCAT for Kaplan before pursuing an incredibly sensible career in veterinary medicine. A 2017 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Tennessee, Dr. Asciutto has been working as a full-time emergency relief veterinarian since 2018, working for over 35 hospitals and traveling across 6 states to get there. When he isn't working, Matt can be found making good use of his National Parks Annual Pass, incessantly bothering his fiancé with opinions about everything, and collecting an unreasonable number of guitars and surfboards. These days he spends far too much time attempting to start a de novo practice in Fort Collins, CO, editing his upcoming book, or endlessly droning on about his podcast: The Greatest Profession.

266 - Lessons Learned Around Caregiver Burden Apr 18, 2024

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Dr. Ashley Bourgeois joins us for a candid discussion about caregiver fatigue and its wide-ranging effects on individuals. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bourgeois share how the lessons they've learned have impacted their careers.

LINKS Dr. Ashley Bourgeois: https://thedermvet.com/about Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedermvet/ Dr. Ashley Bourgeois on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-bourgeois-dvm-dip-acvd-9169208/

ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about providing practical knowledge to general practitioners to help itchy pets! She completed her bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University and graduated from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine in 2010. She then completed a one-year small animal internship at Purdue University. Upon finishing her internship, she accepted a residency position with the Animal Dermatology Clinic’s Tustin, California location in 2011. She became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2014. Dr. Bourgeois moved to Portland, Oregon in 2016 to help expand the company. She is an owner within the company and on the board of directors. She has a strong interest in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, cytology, and otology. In her leisure, Dr. Bourgeois enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and watching sports. She and her husband stay busy with their daughter, son, and rescue Lab/Boxer/Pit mix. Dr. Bourgeois is passionate about educating veterinarians in dermatology and work/life integration through her podcast, lecturing, and social media presence (The Derm Vet).

265 - Feline Stress And Inappropriate Defecation (HDYTT) Apr 15, 2024

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Board certified behaviorist, Dr. Leanne Lilly, joins Dr. Andy Roark to discuss the link between stress and the GI tract. Together they talk through treating the behavior case of Calix, a calico feline that will not stop defecating outside the litter box. This episode is brought you ad free by Hill's Pet Nutrition. LINKS Hill's Veterinary Academy: https://na.hillsvna.com/en_US/ Hill's Prescription Diet GI Biome Feline: https://www.hillspet.com/cat-food/pd-gastrointestinal-biome-feline-dry?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=12261618915&cq_con=112560660650&cq_term=hills%20gastrointestinal%20biome%20cat%20food&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJO4TWaZ1xA4C5UP3CsqjqQHBL83bRYKlyAemu_QdHIECeeuC-GdSKPhoC6M8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Leanne Lilly LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mleannelilly TVP Article: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/feline-stress-nutrition/ Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Lilly is an Assistant Professor and the service head for the Behavioral Medicine Service at The Ohio State University’s Veterinary Medical Center. She received her DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2011 and spent 4 years in the trenches of general practice. She completed a specialty internship in Behavior Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She followed that with a Behavioral Medicine Residency at The Ohio State University, where she then joined the faculty, teaching residents and veterinary students. She serves on the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association’s Behavior Education Committee, the ACVB’s exam committee, Low Stress reviewer for VIN through Cattle Dog Publishing. She has appeared in a webisode of Animal Planet’s Life at Vet U, over 75 print, and live interviews. She is Fear Free Elite and Shelter, Low Stress Handling Silver, and Feline Friendly Certified. When not working she enjoys kitten cuddles and landscaping.

264 - Our Lives Outside Vet Medicine Apr 11, 2024

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Kelsey Carpenter reflects on her journey outside of veterinary medicine and how it changed her perspective on success. Together, Kelsey Carpenter and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the many opportunities for growth that exist outside of our careers and how they both found joy in climbing their second mountains.

LINKS Kelsey Beth Carpenter on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseybethcarpenter

ABOUT OUR GUEST Kelsey Beth Carpenter is a Registered Veterinary Technician, social media manager, singer/songwriter, speaker/performer, and content creator. Kelsey has enjoyed working in emergency hospitals across California for over a decade. At her most recent clinic, she fell in love with the open hospital concept, and is passionate about teaching others how to implement this structure in their own practices. Kelsey also works as the Social Media Manager for DrAndyRoark.com, a Content Specialist for the Uncharted Veterinary Conferences and Community, and the manager of her own growing brand, Vet Tech Kelsey. With a background in the arts, Kelsey is passionate about the power of creativity, the importance of humor, and the magic that happens when art and science overlap. In her free time (what’s that?), she can be found hiking, writing goofy songs about Veterinary Medicine, and dressing up her Chihuahua even though she swore she would never be “that person”.

263 - On A Mission To Get Birds Better Care Apr 04, 2024

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Dr. Nick Kirk teams up with Dr. Andy Roark on this week's episode of the Cone of Shame Podcast to discuss how he turned his passion into a unique business. Together, they dive into Dr. Nick Kirk's journey to board certification, his business partnership with a technician, and his mission to share knowledge in avian veterinary medicine.

LINKS: Migratory Avian Services: https://migratoryavianservices.com/ Association of Avian Veterinarians: https://www.aav.org/ American Board of Veterinary Practitioners: https://abvp.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Nick Kirk grew up in the Middle Tennessee area, and is a Nashville native. He received his B.S. in Biology with Minors in Chemistry and Music at Belmont University in 2012. After undergrad, he went to the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine where he graduated with his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2016. He then went straight into emergency medicine for two years until receiving advice to move to Utah for further avian and exotic training. He then started an ABVP-Avian Residency program at his clinic under the mentorship of Dr. Scott Echols. During this time in Utah he worked in private practice, with three separate facilities (including an all avian AZA facility) as their primary care veterinarian, participated in research, gave national and international presentations, and also picked up relief at a local emergency clinic. After finishing his residency, Dr. Kirk returned to Nashville and passed his boards for specialization. At this time, he continued traveling back and forth to Utah for work and also founded Migratory Avian Services.

262 -Season 3 Trailer - El Cono Apr 01, 2024

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Esta semana en El Cono de Pena, el Dr. Andy Roark y María Pirita exploran la posibilidad de tener este programa en un nuevo idioma. ¿Será que seis semanas de Duolingo en español serán suficientes para Andy? ¿El español conversacional que María aprendió en su infancia podrá sostener todo lo médico del programa? ¡Hay que averiguarlo juntos! ¡Feliz Día de los Inocentes!

LINKS: Uncharted Veterinary Conference 2024: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ Leadership Essentials Certificate: https://www.vetfolio.com/learning-paths/uncharted-leadership-essentials-certificate Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/

261 - Medical Conditions Masquerading As Behavior Problems Mar 28, 2024

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Dr. Christopher Pachel joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame podcast to discuss the intriguing case of Caliente, a seven-year-old calico cat exhibiting inappropriate urination. Despite the pet owners attributing the behavior to behavioral issues, the duo explores the underlying medical complexities. Tune in as they expertly navigate this conversation by validating the pet owners while shedding light on potential medical conditions driving Caliente's actions.

LINKS: Dr. Christopher Pachel: www.DrPachel.com

ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Chris Pachel is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist and is the owner and lead clinician at the Animal Behavior Clinic in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Pachel lectures extensively worldwide, teaches courses at multiple veterinary schools in the United States, and has authored numerous articles and book chapters for veterinarians and pet owners. He is a sought-after expert witness for legal cases and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for dvm360. He is also a Vice-president of Veterinary Behavior for Instinct Dog Behavior and Training, as well as co-owner of Instinct Portland, which opened in the fall of 2020.

260 - Penn Vet Transitions To Fully Integrated Curriculum Mar 21, 2024

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Dr. Amy Durham, Professor and Assistant Dean at the University of Pennsylvania, joins Dr. Andy Roark on the Cone of Shame podcast to discuss PennVet's new active learning and learner centered curriculum. Together they dive into the driving factors behind this decision and what it's meant to students, faculty and the veterinary industry.

LINKS PennVet Article on Curriculum: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/news-room/bellwether/bellwether-magazine/bellwether-spring-2023/educating-a-21st-century-veterinarian AAHA Article on Curriculum: Penn Vet transitions from discipline-based to fully integrated curriculum (aaha.org) Today's Veterinary Business Article: https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/penn-vet-curriculum-121823/?oly_enc_id=5467B7086134E1Y Competency-Based Veterinary Education: https://www.aavmc.org/programs/cbve

ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Amy Durham is a Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Assistant Dean for Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She went to Penn for vet school (class of 2005), did a residency in anatomic pathology at Penn, and then have stayed as a faculty member in the Department of Pathobiology. She became the assistant Dean for Education a couple of years ago, and is currently completing an MSEd in medical education.

259 - When Practice Buyers Walk Away Mar 14, 2024

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This week on the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Peter H. Tanella about his recent article titled How to Avoid a Messy Separation. Together they walk through the key items that buyers and sellers should look out for when entering contracts and how they can protect themselves.

Links: TVB Article: https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/consolidators-legal-lingo-1223

ABOUT OUR GUEST Peter is the Chair of the firm’s National Veterinary Practice Group. Peter is also a member of the firm’s Executive Committee wherein he strives to embody the firm’s core values while working closely with firm leadership to help drive the firm’s positioning and strategic plan. Peter is an experienced business lawyer and trusted advisor who has developed a national practice representing his clients in all facets of their business life cycle including corporate formations and start-ups, acquisitions, sales and mergers, associate buy-ins, non-veterinary ownership structures, real estate transactions, partnership agreements, employment agreements, joint ventures and succession planning. Peter regularly serves as outside general counsel providing counseling to his clients to efficiently find creative solutions to manage their practices, while acting as a key resource for facilitating transactions.

258 - Sharing Your Crystal Ball Mar 07, 2024

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For this week's episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, we're bringing you a cross over! Dr. Cassi Fleming from Vetfolio Voice interviews Dr. Andy Roark about a recent article, Sharing Your Crystal Ball. Together they discuss how veterinary leaders can share their vision of the future to foster development and growth.

LINKS: TVP Article: https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/crystal-ball-discharge-notes-0224/ Vetfolio Voice Podcast: https://www.vetfolio.com/pages/podcast-landing-page?utm_source=hero&utm_medium=card_podcasts&utm_campaign=vf_hp

ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Cassi Fleming is a triple Gator, earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science, as well as her DVM degree from the University of Florida. While in vet school, Dr. Fleming earned certificates in Veterinary Business and Food Animal Medicine. Despite originally planning to enter dairy practice after vet school, Dr. Fleming unexpectedly found her calling in small animal general practice. While she still loves all things cows, she greatly values the close relationships she has formed with her clients and their beloved pets. Dr. Fleming worked as an associate veterinarian for the first six years of her career before making the transition to business owner and taking on her role as “Dr. Cassi,” Staff Veterinarian at NAVC’s VetFolio. In addition to her work in the continuing education field through VetFolio, Dr. Fleming is the owner of Springs Veterinary Services, a small mobile general practice, and a part-time associate at Newberry Animal Hospital in Newberry, Florida, where she focuses primarily on dentistry in addition to general practice. Aside from her love of dentistry, Dr. Fleming is passionate about arthritis management and fostering and protecting the human-animal bond.

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