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Do Dogs Go to Heaven? A Catholic Priest Explains Heaven, Pet Loss & Euthanasia w/ Father Andrew Nov 10, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, and Allie welcome Father Andrew Morand to the podcast for a fascinating conversation about faith, veterinary medicine, and the relationship between humans and animals!
Do animals have souls? Do our pets go to heaven? Is euthanasia morally wrong? These are just a few of the thought-provoking questions the ladies explore with Father Andrew as they dive into the intersection of religion and veterinary medicine.
Join the conversation as they discuss the emotional weight of pet euthanasia, navigating grief and loss, understanding animal suffering, and how faith can influence the difficult decisions veterinarians and pet owners face every day.
You won't want to miss this one!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro and Meet Father Andrew
04:40 How Animals Shape Our Spiritual Lives
08:44 Do Pets Have Souls?
14:12 Will I See My Pet Again?
18:18 Balaam’s Donkey and Animals in the New Creation
21:04 What to Tell a Child Asking “Is My Dog in Heaven?”
25:24 Why Do Bad Things Happen to Pets?
29:39 Euthanasia, Guilt, and Stewardship
33:03 What the Catechism Says About Animals
39:20 When a Client Asks to Euthanize Too Soon
43:30 Living Your Faith at Work
50:10 Pricing, Giver Syndrome, Compassion Fatigue, and Self-Care
01:02:48 Moving Between Rooms: Handwashing, Prayer, and Box Breathing
01:12:33 Signs After a Pet Passes: Butterflies and Cardinals
01:16:15 Outro

The 200th Episode Extravaganza: Vet Med Controversies, Untold Stories & What's Next Nov 03, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King, Dr. Duckwall, Courtney, and Allie celebrate a HUGE milestone on the pod, and this episode is unlike anything they've done before!
Join the ladies as they look back on 200 episodes of veterinary medicine, unforgettable conversations, controversial opinions, and everything they've learned along the way.
After 200 episodes, what's changed? What have we learned about the veterinary profession, and where do we hope to be by episode 300?
Whether you've been listening since episode one or you're joining us for the first time, this celebration is for YOU. Thank you for being part of The Veterinary Roundtable community and helping us reach this incredible milestone!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
03:59 The "VRAs"
18:32 Agree or Disagree
26:13 The Scruffing Cats Debate
28:30 Should Pet Insurance Be Required?
31:16 How Well Do You Know Your Co-Host?
37:09 Time Capsule: What 200 Episodes Changed
42:12 Hopes for Episode 300 and the Toxic Positivity Debate
44:20 The Next 100 Episodes and Why Controversial Guests Decline
48:57 Stories We Couldn't Tell Until Now
56:43 Lightning Round
01:05:23 Dream Guests
01:09:11 Outro

Why Non-Rebreather Circuits on Every Patient Is a Safety Problem Oct 27, 2026

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Imagine putting a giant dog on the same non-rebreather circuit as a tiny one. A listener’s clinic does exactly that for every patient, and the Veterinary Roundtable hosts break down why it’s a safety problem, from CO2 rebreathing to flow rates, and how to push back on “it doesn’t make a difference.”

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro
04:42 Listener Question: non-rebreather circuits on every patient
09:54 Pits, Peaks, & Peculiars
18:31 Vet burnout survey
21:31 Higher-concentration skin infection drug approved for dogs
24:01 Nashville vet who failed the licensing exam repeatedly
26:21 Tales from the Trenches
28:43 Case Collections
38:26 Agree/Disagree
44:12 Listener Inquiry: Advice for a vet student starting clinics
48:00 Outro

AI in Veterinary Medicine, Toxic Cat Food & a Goat Story Gone VERY Wrong! Oct 20, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a GROSS tale from the trench, AI adoption in veterinary medicine doubling, breaking into veterinary assisting from aquatic medicine, chemicals being found in cat food, and more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:17 Peaks, Pits, and Peculiars
15:35 California’s New Law, Patient-Specific VCP
19:11 AI Adoption in Veterinary Medicine Doubling
22:26 Heavy Metals and Chemicals in Cat Food
24:33 Tales from the Trenches
27:42 Case Collections
33:31 Agree/Disagree
41:33 Breaking Into Vet Assisting From Aquatic Medicine
45:45 Why Patients Over 15 Pounds Go On A Rebreather
50:51 Outro

Veterinary Care for the Homeless: Breaking Barriers, Building Trust & the Mission Behind Project Street Vet Oct 13, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome guests Dr. Kristen Schmidt and Rose Kendall to discuss anything and everything regarding Project Street Vet; heartwarming patient stories, licensing fears, how to volunteer, and more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable
Project Street Vet: https://www.projectstreetvet.org/
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:00 Founding Project Street Vet in Georgia
05:27 First Outreach, What to Pack & Word of Mouth
13:28 Stories That Stuck: Polar Bear & Laurie
16:37 Earning Trust by Showing Up
18:23 “Should They Own a Pet?” & Barriers to Care
23:18 Spectrum of Care
26:19 Pushing the Boundaries of Street Medicine
29:06 Referrals & Funding
30:51 Bringing “No Judgment, Just Help” Back to the Clinic
36:13 Handling Fractious Pets & the Rabies Priority
39:36 Licensing Fears & Incremental Medicine
43:04 Volunteering
44:50 Emotional Toll & Burnout
49:07 How to Help & Final Takeaways

What Veterinarians Get Wrong About Prescriptions w/ Dr. Alexandra Prach Oct 06, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Prach joins the table to discuss the gaps between veterinary medicine and pharmacy, common prescribing and compounding mistakes, formulation and absorption differences, medication toxicity concerns, DEA and NPI number confusion, the future of veterinary pharmacy, and more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
03:00 Dr. Prach's Path to Vet Compounding Pharmacy
06:10 Human vs. Veterinary Prescriptions & Pharmacy Training Gaps
12:45 Compounding Standards, USP Regulations, & PCAB Accreditation
15:55 The Dosing Lab & Common Prescribing Errors
23:45 Formulation Realities
34:35 Compounding Commercial Alternatives & Absorption Differences
41:45 Toxicity Concerns, Vehicle Selection, & Drug Salt Conversions
48:30 Gels, Drops, & Ointments
56:35 Monoclonal Antibodies & Handling Hazardous Medications
01:03:00 Navigating Pharmacist Requests for DEA and NPI Numbers
01:06:10 The Future of Veterinary Pharmacy
01:18:37 Outro

Hot Takes on Veterinary Medicine & Knowing When It’s Time to Leave a Clinic Sep 29, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King discuss a new Asian Longhorn tick disease, rabies exposure rising in humans, a hilarious stray cat bite story, a listener inquiry around when to leave a clinic, and more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
04:16 Listener Follow-up: Pass/Fail Grading Systems in Vet School
07:06 Pits and Peaks
16:38 Asian Longhorned Ticks and Disease Transmission
20:26 Rising Human Rabies Exposures & Treatment Costs
24:46 Stray Cat Bite Story
28:34 Vet Clinic Shooting & Industry Safety Concerns
39:33 Tales from the Trenches
42:12 Case Collections
49:32 Agree or Disagree
01:00:44 Listener Inquiry: Navigating Staffing Chaos, Remote Management, & New Job Offers
01:07:22 Outro

The Veterinary-Themed Game Show Episode Sep 22, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King do something a bit different and play a few veterinary-themed games! From "What Would You Say To The Unhinged Client" to "Who Is More Likely To..." they wanted to switch it up for one episode just for fun!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:26 "What Would You Say?" - Client Scenarios
13:22 Case Collection: Kitten Eye Abscess
19:12 Agree or Disagree: Practice Boundaries & Lipoma Supplements
23:28 Agree or Disagree: Antibiotic Overuse in Veterinary Medicine
26:00 Agree or Disagree: Is Limping a Sign of Pain?
27:19 "Who is More Likely To..."
35:26 Outro

Can Your Standard of Care Be TOO High in Veterinary Medicine? Sep 15, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Duckwall and Dr. King discuss insider information regarding PetSmart Charity Grants, pet loss helplines being disconnected, a very interesting listener inquiry surrounding the topic of standard of care, and more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:05 Listener Follow-Up: PetSmart Charities Grant
08:55 Pits and Peaks
16:56 Pet Cognitive Decline
20:08 Pet Loss Helplines Disconnected
23:55 Diabetes Management
26:32 Case Collections
32:01 Agree or Disagree
42:16 Listener Inquiry: High Standards of Care vs. Workplace Expectations
53:53 Outro

A Rabid Bat at Purdue, Vet Med Hot Takes & Balancing Vet School With Family Sep 08, 2026

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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Harrison and Dr. King discuss social media cancel culture in veterinary medicine, a rabid bat getting loose in the dorms at Purdue University, a wildly interesting canine blinking study, and so much more!
Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!
Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
02:55 Pits, Peaks, and Peculiar
05:33 Social Media & Cancel Culture
14:43 Rabid Bat at Purdue University
17:19 UC Davis Partners with PetSmart
21:09 Canine Blinking Study
23:48 Case Collections
32:22 Listener Inquiries
38:36 Outro

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