Dr. Tina Wismer (Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center) and Dr. Andy Roark discuss the recent spike in house plant poisonings in dogs and cats, where this increase is coming from, and what steps doctors and technicians can take on the phone and in the clinic to address it. LINKS: Uncharted Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncharted-veterinary-podcast/id1449897688 Empowering Your Team to Get Positive and Stay that Way (Workshop) Oct 9:: https://unchartedvet.com/product/empowering-your-team-to-get-positive-and-stay-that-way/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, is the Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio’s University of Findlay and received her DVM from Purdue University. Dr. Wismer worked in both small animal and emergency practice before joining the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 1998. Dr. Wismer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois, a visiting professor at St. Matthews University (Grand Cayman), a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and a Master Gardener.

On the 100th episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Jamie Holmes RVT, Administrative Manager at DrAndyRoark.com and Uncharted Veterinary Conference, about the start of the podcast, where it’s going, and why the stories we tell ourselves matter so much. LINKS: Uncharted Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-uncharted-veterinary-podcast/id1449897688 Empowering Your Team to Get Positive and Stay that Way (Workshop) Oct 9:: https://unchartedvet.com/product/empowering-your-team-to-get-positive-and-stay-that-way/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Jamie Holms is a licensed RVT with an extensive background in veterinary emergency and critical care. Jamie is an administrative rockstar, organizational aficionado, tea geek, and workaholic – not necessarily in that order.

Description: Ken Yagi MS, RVT, VTS (ECC) (SAIM) sits down with Dr. Andy Roarkto discuss a topic that gets people very fired up… Veterinary Nurse Practitioners. As we face an ongoing labor shortage, could the nurse practitioner model be an answer? How would this work given our current credentialing system? What are the dangers and drawbacks of this system? What would have to happen for Vet Nurse Practitioners to come to the profession? Let’s get into it! LINKS: Empowering Your Team to Get Positive and Stay that Way (Workshop): https://unchartedvet.com/product/empowering-your-team-to-get-positive-and-stay-that-way/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Kenichiro Yagi, MS, RVT, VTS (ECC), (SAIM) During his 20 years in the field, Ken has discovered and refined his role as a veterinary technician by promoting compassionate and progressive care for patients and their families. He obtained his VTS certification in emergency and critical care as well as small animal internal medicine and achieved his master's degree in Veterinary Science. He is currently the Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer for Veterinary Emergency Group and the Program Director for the RECOVER Initiative. He has been awarded the NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, the California Veterinary Medical Association Veterinary Technician of the Year award in 2016, and the California RVT Association of the Year award in 2017. Ken has co-edited the Manual of Veterinary Transfusion Medicine and Blood Banking and has published various text chapters and articles in various publications. He gives presentations internationally on topics in ECC, transfusion medicine, and the veterinary nursing profession. Ken works to encourage further recognition of the vital role of the veterinary nurses and technicians through work with organizations such as the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America co-chairing the Veterinary Nurse Initiative and serving as a board member of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society, the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses, and the Veterinary Innovation Council. He is also an advocate for the Open Hospital Concept, encouraging veterinary practices to invite the pet owners to “the back” as a part of the team. Ken invites everyone to ask “Why?” to understand the “What” and “How” of our field, and to continually pursue new limits as veterinary professionals and individuals.

Dr. Cherie Buisson of A Happy Vet and Helping Hand Pet Hospice is on the podcast to discuss a popular article she wrote on why we should learn to forgive. In a time when so many of us seem to be living with a low-level of anger, forgiveness is more important than ever. But what about when the people we are angry at don’t care about or deserve our forgiveness? Let’s get into this episode. LINKS: Why You Should Learn to Forgive (Original Article): https://drandyroark.com/?s=why+you+should+forgive TEAM POWER: Adding Value to Your Visits: https://unchartedvet.com/product/adding-value-to-your-vet-visits/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: CHERIE BUISSON, DVM, CHPV Dr. Cherie Buisson is a 2000 graduate of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, Low-Stress Handling (TM), and QPR Suicide Prevention. She teaches her colleagues about hospice, euthanasia, compassion fatigue, burnout, and how to be happy in their chosen profession. She is the owner of Helping Hands Pet Hospice in Seminole, FL and the founder of A Happy Vet, a website promoting wellness in the veterinary community.

Dr. Terry Marie Curtis, board certified veterinary behaviorist, joins Dr. Andy Roark to talk about dog and cat behavior problems related to the COVID pandemic, and then get into how to treat inter-dog aggression. They discuss dominance hierarchy, pharmacological therapy, and nutritional supplements. LINKS: Dr. Terry Curtis Veterinary Behavior: ​​https://www.terrycurtisveterinarybehavior.com/ TEAM POWER: Adding Value to Your Visits: https://unchartedvet.com/product/adding-value-to-your-vet-visits/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark About Our Guest: Terry Marie Curtis, DVM, MS Diplomate ACVB Veterinary Behaviorist Dr. Curtis graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1997. She worked as a feline-only practitioner in Florida until the summer of 2000 when she began her residency in Veterinary Behavior at the University of Georgia, Athens. Concurrently, she received a Master of Science in Psychology investigating grooming behavior in the domestic cat. Completing her residency in June 2003, she joined the team at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine – where she is currently courtesy clinical assistant professor and teaches 2 behavior courses. Dr. Curtis, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, does house calls in Florida and South Georgia and is a regular contributor to the annual NAVC-VMX conference, the coordinator of a day-long Behavior Symposium there. Author of a number of articles, including book chapters in Veterinary Clinics of North America, the 7th Edition of Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult and Decoding Your Cat, she is a member of the Editorial Review Board for Today’s Veterinary Practice magazine, former editorial member of the Journal of Feline Medicine & Surgery, and currently serves on the Advisory Board for BluCare and for Vet Candy. She was also a panel contributor to the 2014 AAFP & ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House Soiling Behavior in Cats. Dr. Curtis has worked with the Hemingway House cats in Key West – discussing the subject on ABC’s Nightline (July, 2007), and was on the NBC Today show (July, 2008) talking about fears and phobias in dogs. Dr. Curtis was honored with the Keuka College Alumni Association Professional Achievement Award in 2018.

Dr. David Bessler, the CEO and co-founder of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), sits down to talk with Dr. Andy Roark about a social media post that shook the vet world a few weeks ago. Dr. Bessler discusses wages for veterinary nurses, what is “broken” about emergency care today, and how VEG is trying to become the recognized leader in veterinary emergency medicine. LINKS: TEAM POWER: Adding Value to Your Visits: https://unchartedvet.com/product/adding-value-to-your-vet-visits/ Uncharted Culture Conference Oct 21-23: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. David Bessler is a long-time veterinarian with experience in many specialty animal hospitals. He also spent time as a wildlife and nature educator for children, cared for reptiles at the Bronx Zoo, and taught “Introduction to Veterinary Medicine” courses to elementary school children at the American Museum of Natural History. Dr. Bessler had a vision to revolutionize emergency veterinary medicine, where it focused on client and patient experience. In 2014, he purchased the first VEG hospital, which allowed him to bring his vision to life. Dr. Bessler is passionate about helping people and especially loves helping children discover the same sense of wonder he feels every day. As Dr. Dave on Sesame Street, he uses his love of animals to teach children about caring for their pets.

Originally published June 2020 - Dr. Sue Ettinger This week on the Cone....... Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Sue Ettinger talk about treatment options for the relatively young, super happy dog... who also happens to have lymphoma. Let's get into it! LINKS: Dr. Sue Ettinger Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_dC6ku6Ye8YOqusLLmNM1A Dr. Sue's Collection of Youtube videos on canine and feline lymphoma: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_dC6ku6Ye8YOqusLLmNM1A/search?query=lymphoma She Works Hard for the Money - Pay Scales with Stephanie Goss: https://unchartedvet.com/product/she-works-hard-for-the-money/?fbclid=IwAR0dQml6Qr2zJHHrfcN5AJLbH_aPHt0nxU_BhohK3kuzz6b_XnW63rd6fBY Uncharted Virtual Culture Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-culture/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Sue Ettinger is a practicing veterinary cancer specialist, international speaker, book author, and vlogger (video blogger). She is one of approximately 450 board-certified specialists in medical oncology in North America and currently practices at Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Fidu, a teleconsulting company to bring together general practice veterinarians and boarded veterinary specialists. She received her veterinary training at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She completed her residency in medical oncology at the Animal Medical Center in NYC in 2003. She was voted the 2019 Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) Small Animal Continuing Educator of the Year and has recently received awards for Exceptional Doctor Performance and the Public Relations Achievement. Also known as Dr Sue Cancer Vet®, Dr. Sue is the co-author of the Second Edition of The Dog Cancer Survival Guide, which is a best-selling book in small animal health for the last several years. She is a frequent contributor to many veterinary publications, including Today’s Veterinary Practice, Today’s Veterinary Business, Clinician’s Brief, Veterinary Team Brief, & DVM360. She also has co-hosted the podcast The Pet Cancer Vet and is a frequent guest on many veterinary podcasts. There are many myths and misconceptions about cancer in dogs and cats. Most cancers are treatable, and there are a variety of treatment options. Dr Sue’s focus is to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. She strives to minimize side effects – from the cancer itself and treatment – to help her patients lead active, normal lives even while undergoing treatment. Her motto is live longer, live well. Dr. Sue is most passionate about raising cancer awareness, and she has developed “See Something, Do Something, Why Wait? Aspirate.®” to promote early cancer detection and diagnosis. This cancer awareness initiative for skin and superficial tumors in dogs and cats provides a set of guidelines for pet owners and veterinarians to help identify the best management for skin and subcutaneous (under the skin) masses in dogs and cats. Masses must be sampled and evaluated under a microscope to determine what they are. The sooner we determine whether a mass is cancerous and should be removed, the better for our pets. Most skin and subcutaneous tumors can be cured with surgery alone if diagnosed early when masses are small. Early detection saves lives. A native of Long Island, New York, Dr Sue knew she wanted to be a veterinarian since she was in kindergarten. She currently lives in Westchester, New York, with her husband, a veterinary internist, their two sons, and their goofy black Labrador, Matilda, and yellow Labrador, Penelope.

DESCRIPTION: Dr. Dave Nicol has hosted more than 50 episodes of his popular deep-dive interview podcast Blunt Dissection, and Dr. Andy Roark wants to know what he’s learned. In this episode, Drs. Roark and Nicol discuss what it means to be successful in veterinary medicine, where the profession is going, and what their veterinary hopes and fears are for the future. LINKS: Blunt Dissection Podcast: https://www.drdavenicol.com/blunt-dissection-podcast VetX International: https://vetxinternational.com/ She Works Hard for the Money - Pay Scales with Stephanie Goss: https://unchartedvet.com/product/she-works-hard-for-the-money/?fbclid=IwAR0dQml6Qr2zJHHrfcN5AJLbH_aPHt0nxU_BhohK3kuzz6b_XnW63rd6fBY Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr Dave Nicol has worked in senior leadership roles or owned some of the UK and Australia’s largest veterinary groups. He has published three books, hosts the Blunt Dissection Podcast and is a motivational speaker, winning the VMX Speaker of the Year 2019. He is the founder of VetX International, a global training and mentoring community helping vets and practice leaders work together and enjoy their lives in practice

Dr. Sarah Boston and I talk about the things that are frustrating and making us laugh in veterinary medicine today. From paying staff to public pleas on Facebook to patient rights and responsibilities, we cover a ton of ground and ultimately end up still wondering…. “Are we bad people?” LINKS: Live Workshop: The Secret Sauce to Optimizing Workflow w/ Senani Ratnayake: https://unchartedvet.com/product/the-secret-sauce-to-optimizing-workflow/ Live Workshop: 12 Steps to Critical Conversations w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist who is an ACVS board certified small animal surgeon and an ACVS Founding Fellow of both Surgical Oncology and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She practices with VCA Canada in the Toronto area. Up until recently, she has spent most of her career in academia as a tenured faculty member at both the University of Guelph and the University of Florida. She has published over 80 scientific papers and textbook chapters, some of them good. Dr Boston is also a best-selling author of the book, Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved my Life and one of the creators of The Cageliner, a satirical online newspaper for veterinary professionals. She has recently started doing stand up comedy because she believes that we all need to laugh more. This Fall, she will be starting as a full-time student in Comedy Writing and Performance at Humber College and will still be working part-time as a surgical oncologist. (That should work, right?)

Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Bob Lester, columnist for Today’s Veterinary Business, to discuss the corporations that are buying veterinary practices, the autonomy of the modern veterinarian, the difference in compliance culture and commitment culture, and what motivates people to go to work. LINKS: Subject article: What Corporate Gets Wrong https://todaysveterinarybusiness.com/commitment-culture-compliance/ Live Workshop: The Secret Sauce to Optimizing Workflow w/ Senani Ratnayake: https://unchartedvet.com/product/the-secret-sauce-to-optimizing-workflow/ Live Workshop: 12 Steps to Critical Conversations w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bob Lester remains as passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinary profession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations. After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President of Professional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester’s LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication, leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors for WellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes in caring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven Pet Hospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board. He was the state delegate to the American Association of Veterinary State Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council on Education, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council for Veterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” for Today’s Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at Well Haven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as Vice President of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easy vetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester’s interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie’s Jessie and Woody.

Dr. Brennen McKenzie is back on the podcast to talk about the science of aging, the difference in lifespan and healthspan, why some breeds generally live longer than others, the possibility of pets living decades longer, and what we can do right now to increase the longevity of our patients. LINKS: Live Workshop: 12 Steps to Critical Conversations w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. McKenzie has always pursued a wide range of interests both within and outside of science. After completing a bachelor’s degree with majors in English Literature and Biology at the University ofCalifornia at Santa Cruz, he obtained a Master’s in Physiology and AnimalBehavior and worked for several years in environmental and behavioral enrichment for captive primates. Dr. McKenzie then attended the School of VeterinaryMedicine at the University of Pennsylvania and began working as a small animal general practice veterinarian. In addition to his clinical work, he has served as President of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association, lectured on evidence-based medicine at numerous veterinary conferences, and published journal articles on such topics as overdiagnosis, cognitive bias in veterinary clinical decision-making, and the philosophical underpinnings of evidence-based and alternative medicine. Since 2009, Dr. McKenzie has managed the SkeptVetBlog and associated social media outlets, including a series of science-based pet health videos on YouTube. He has also been an occasional contributor to the popular Science-based Medicine blog. While working as a practitioner, speaking, and writing, Dr. McKenzie has continued to pursue post-graduate training, and in2015 he completed his MSc in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and TropicalMedicine in 2015. He also teaches veterinary students in his practice as well as undergraduate biology majors, he writes a monthly column on evidence-based medicine for Veterinary Practice News magazine, and he has published a book forpet owners and veterinary professionals—Placebos for Pets? The Truth aboutAlternative Medicine in Animals. In his sparse free time, Dr. McKenzie enjoys reading,hiking, playing his mandolin and guitar, travelling with his family, and sitting on the couch with his dogs watching the hummingbirds and woodpeckers outside his living room window.

Dr. Andy Roark sits down with David Liss, MBA, CVPM, RVT, VTS to talk about high tensions between general practitioners and emergency clinics. As caseloads soar, is it the job of emergency clinics to handle the overflow? Do local general practitioners have a responsibility to provide emergency coverage if emergency clinics close due to staffing shortages or burnout? What can our profession do to pull together instead of fragment under the pressure? Let’s get into this episode! LINKS: Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Staff Training: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ What’s on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: David Liss is a distinguished veterinary business leader holding an MBA, the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) and Professional in Human Resources certifications. David has served as the ER Department Manager and Hospital Manager of two different 24-hour veterinary practices and was a regional operations director for Amerivet Veterinary Partners. In a past life, David was a veterinary technician specialist working on the floor as an ER-ICU Technician for more than 10 years. Winner of the Speaker of the Year award at WVC and the RVT of the Year Award from the Southern California Vet Medical Association, David enjoys presenting to veterinary teams and has done so internationally since 2009. David currently is the Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles Animal Specialty Emergency and Rehabilitation (LAASER) and resides in Los Angeles, CA.

What do you do when you have a young cat that eats the senior cat’s prescription diet and leaves nothing for the cat who needs it? What about when there’s a whole herd of cats and only one needs therapeutic food? Dr. Andy Roark and feline behavior consultant Ingrid Johnson talk about the power of foraging when it comes to reducing stress and also limiting and controlling food intake in cat households. They get into microchip-reading cat feeders and the wisdom of always feeding cats separately. Links: Secret Sauce to Optimizing workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Team Training: https://drandyroark.com/courses/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ingrid Johnson is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC) through The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Ingrid owns and operates Fundamentally Feline, providing in home consults for locals and virtual consultations worldwide for clients experiencing behavior challenges with their cat(s). In addition to behavior consults, Ingrid also offers medicating consultations to help clients overcome, or get ahead of, medicating challenges. Prevention and training, the best medicine! She makes her own line of feline foraging toys, scratching posts, vertical space, and litter boxes. She lectures nationwide on cat behavior at veterinary conferences such as AAFP, VMX, ACVC and the like. She is employed at Paws Whiskers and Claws, a feline only veterinary hospital, as a tech, groomer, and office manager and has been working exclusively with cats since 1999. In the Fall of 2016 a paper she co-authored, Food puzzles for cats: Feeding for physical and emotional well-being, was published in the JFMS (Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery) and to compliment it she co-developed FoodPuzzlesforCats.com. To date it is the most popular and widely downloaded paper in the history of the journal! Ingrid’s home, cats, and environmental enrichment expertise has been featured on Animal Planet’s Cats101 show and featured in numerous publications including the website WebMD. She has created a series of educational How-To videos of her own, viewable on Fundamentally Feline’s website and YouTube channel. Ingrid regularly interviews and offers her expertise for various media outlets. She is Co-Director of Paw Project-Georgia, working towards ending the cruel practice of de-clawing cats. Cat Fancy magazine’s 2008 “Home Issue” showcased her feline friendly accommodations and the aesthetically pleasing ways you can provide for your cats innate basic needs while still having a home the humans can enjoy. Ingrid is a huge advocate for enrichment and is determined to thwart the belief that one’s home will look unsightly in efforts to provide it. Ingrid shares her home with husband Jake, five rescue cats, and Sebastian, a rescued Great Pyrenees Dog. Follow Fundamentally Feline on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

One of our most popular episodes from last year! Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Cherie Buisson to talk about one of her articles on DrAndyRoark.com: 5 Little Phrases For A Happier Workplace. You can read it here: https://drandyroark.com/five-little-words-for-a-happier-workplace/ Originally published: May 21, 2021 - Links: Secret Sauce to Optimizing Workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ 12 Steps to Critical Conversations: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Team Training: https://drandyroark.com/courses/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Cherie Buisson is one of the first Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Veterinarians in the world. She is an international speaker and author. She spends her time in feline-only practice, hospice practice and teaching other veterinary professionals about hospice, euthanasia and compassion fatigue. Dr. Buisson is the owner of Helping Hands Pet Hospice in Seminole, FL as well as the founder of A Happy Vet. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

Dr. Andy Roark talks to veterinary behaviorist Dr. Lisa Radosta about firework phobia and what we can do when clients call right before the bangs start. Originally published: July 2, 2020 - Links: Secret Sauce to Optimizing workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Charming the Angry Client On-Demand Team Training: https://drandyroark.com/courses/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Radosta is a board certified veterinary behaviorist and owner of Florida Veterinary Behavior Service since 2006. She lectures nationally and internationally for veterinarians, their staff and lay people. She has written book chapters for textbooks including Handbook of Behavior Problems of the Dog and Cat; Blackwell’s Five Minute Veterinary Consult and Canine and Feline and Small Animal Pediatrics and is the coauthor of From Fearful to Fear Free. She has published scientific research articles and written review articles several publications. She podcasts and does webinars for VetGirl and Dog Nerds. Lisa Radosta DVM, DACVB Co-author of From Fearful to Fear Free, the Ultimate Guide for Fearful dogs. Co-founder of Dog Nerds, the best place for online help for troubled pets. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

Compost heaps?! Mushrooms?! New info on grape toxicity?? That’s what we are getting into with Dr. Tina Wismer, the Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, on today’s episode.. Links: Charming the Angry Client Online Course for Teams: www.drandyroark.com Secret Sauce to Optimizing workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tina Wismer, DVM, MS, DABVT, DABT, is the Senior Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center. She earned her undergraduate degree from Ohio’s University of Findlay and received her DVM from Purdue University. Dr. Wismer worked in both small animal and emergency practice before joining the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center in 1998. Dr. Wismer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and the American Board of Veterinary Toxicology. She is an adjunct instructor at the University of Illinois, a visiting professor at St. Matthews University (Grand Cayman), a consultant for VIN (Veterinary Information Network) and a Master Gardener. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

We have a 9 mo kitten with chronic eye problems who is starting to resist getting eye meds. HOW DO YOU TREAT THAT? In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark and certified feline behavior consultant Ingrid Johnson talk about the value of a “Medication Station” for cats and how this tool can be used to make all medication recommendations easier for cat owners to follow. We get into positive training techniques that work, and the single biggest mistake that cat owners make when it comes to positively medicating their feline friends. Finally, Ingrid and Andy discuss easy tips for veterinary professionals to support cat owners who are struggling with meds. Links: Skills in 90 - Level Up Your Practice Photos: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Secret Sauce to Optimizing workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Ingrid Johnson is a Certified Cat Behavior Consultant (CCBC) through The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). Ingrid owns and operates Fundamentally Feline, providing in home consults for locals and virtual consultations worldwide for clients experiencing behavior challenges with their cat(s). In addition to behavior consults, Ingrid also offers medicating consultations to help clients overcome, or get ahead of, medicating challenges. Prevention and training, the best medicine! She makes her own line of feline foraging toys, scratching posts, vertical space, and litter boxes. She lectures nationwide on cat behavior at veterinary conferences such as AAFP, VMX, ACVC and the like. She is employed at Paws Whiskers and Claws, a feline only veterinary hospital, as a tech, groomer, and office manager and has been working exclusively with cats since 1999. In the Fall of 2016 a paper she co-authored, Food puzzles for cats: Feeding for physical and emotional well-being, was published in the JFMS (Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery) and to compliment it she co-developed FoodPuzzlesforCats.com. To date it is the most popular and widely downloaded paper in the history of the journal! Ingrid’s home, cats, and environmental enrichment expertise has been featured on Animal Planet’s Cats101 show and featured in numerous publications including the website WebMD. She has created a series of educational How-To videos of her own, viewable on Fundamentally Feline’s website and YouTube channel. Ingrid regularly interviews and offers her expertise for various media outlets. She is Co-Director of Paw Project-Georgia, working towards ending the cruel practice of de-clawing cats. Cat Fancy magazine’s 2008 “Home Issue” showcased her feline friendly accommodations and the aesthetically pleasing ways you can provide for your cats innate basic needs while still having a home the humans can enjoy. Ingrid is a huge advocate for enrichment and is determined to thwart the belief that one’s home will look unsightly in efforts to provide it. Ingrid shares her home with husband Jake, five rescue cats, and Sebastian, a rescued Great Pyrenees Dog. Follow Fundamentally Feline on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube! ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

How do you talk to pet owners about what they are feeding their pets when they are buying brands you’ve never heard of?? The pet food market has exploded and dedicated pet owners are buying diets off the internet with no real idea of what they are getting. How do we, as veterinary professionals, make sense of it all? What do we say? How do we support our patients and validate their owners? Dr. Andy Roark sits down with veterinary nutritionist and generally amazing person Dr. Jackie Parr to find out. Let’s get into this episode! Links: Skills in 90 - Level Up Your Practice Photos: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Secret Sauce to Optimizing workflow: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Jackie Parr BScH, DVM, MSc, Dip ACVN - When Bruno the chocolate lab was found after 27 days in the bottom of an abandoned well, Dr. Jackie Parr was one of the people he desperately needed. Refeeding syndrome, muscle loss, dangerously fluctuating electrolyte levels and more were all part of a language Dr. Parr intimately understood. After 14 years of specialized veterinary nutritional study, Bruno was exactly the kind of patient she had been preparing for. And that’s how it’s always been for Dr. Jackie Parr: complete immersion in the science of veterinary nutrition as a means to an important end – for all the Bruno’s of the world. A Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist TM, and festooned with veterinary and academic designations that speak to a passion for science and animal care that borders on obsession, Dr. Parr is among the elite where animal nutrition is concerned. A natural educator, Dr. Parr is widely sought after in professional veterinarian circles as both a public speaker, and as a specialist for consults on the most unique and emergent nutritional cases. She is a passionate nutrition advocate and an accessible expert with feet planted firmly in both the academic and practical worlds of specialized nutritional medicine. For more information: www.kibblequeen.com ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month.

Dr. Andy Roark and multi-practice owner, veterinarian and attorney Dr. Lance Roasa discuss how compensation for veterinarians is rapidly changing and why the change is happening. Topic include the evolution of compensation for product sales, the rise of pure-production compensation, and the dirty (and increasingly common) secret of negative accrual and how it’s being hidden in contracts. Links: WORKSHOP: Motivating People Who Don’t Want To Be Motivated w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/product/motivating-people/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lance Roasa is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M who has bought, operated and sold veterinary practices. He has completed a law degree from the University of Nebraska, is the president of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association (AVMLA), and on the board of directors of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Roasa is a founder of DripLearning Technologies, a veterinary continuing education provider and guest lectures in 13 veterinary colleges on the legal aspects of medical recordkeeping,veterinary malpractice and veterinary business as part of the curriculum. Heserves as a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Associationand regularly lectures to regional VBMA chapters and the national association on the topics of growth, business metrics, and technology implementation. Dr. Roasa is also the primary attorneyfor the Roasa Law Group, P.C., a law practice dedicated to serving veterinarians in practice transactions, employment contracts and as legal counsel to startup businesses. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.

Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Tierra Price (Founder and CEO of BlackDVM Network) and James Evans (Founder and CEO of CARE) to discuss diversity, equity and inclusion in the field of animal welfare. CARE (Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity) believes in the inherent goodness and dignity of all people. Ex-offenders, People without Homes, Seniors, Renters, Families with Small Children, and Yes, People of Color. To that end, CARE’s mission is to bring diverse voices to the Animal Welfare industry while also advocating for a more inclusive path to pet adoption. CARE is using evidence-based tools and narratives to inspire organizations to be more inclusive and less biased. All in an effort to save more companion animal lives and elevate the value of all human life. BlackDVM Network is a community for Black veterinary professionals to grow, connect, and advance veterinary medicine. Their members embrace their culture and realize the value their uniqueness brings to our profession. Links: CARE - Companions & Animals for Reform & Equity: https://careawo.org/ BlackDVM Network: https://www.blackdvmnetwork.com/ WORKSHOP: Motivating People Who Don’t Want To Be Motivated w/ Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/product/motivating-people/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: James Evans is a multi-awarding winning creative strategist and leader with 25+ years of experience developing relationships between organizations and their constituents. His expertise has been utilized across a diverse group of brands, both non for profit, and for profit. James is currently the founder and CEO of CARE, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity, a non-profit that is using unique tools to help change the animal welfare field by addressing implicit bias using research, workforce development and narratives to help change the bias behaviors that prevent the full potential of lifesaving inside the field. James also serves on the board of NACA and has recently spoken at events such as The Animal Grantmakers Conference, Best Friends National Conference and will be a plenary speaker at the upcoming National Animal Welfare Conference. Dr. Tierra Price is a recent graduate of Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, where she served as Vice President of her class and President of the Women’s Veterinary Development Leadership Initiative. She is currently a Community Medicine veterinarian in Los Angeles, California, but has a wide variety of veterinary interests including emergency/critical care, surgery, public health and lab animal medicine. As a veterinary student, in 2018, Dr. Price founded BlackDVM Network, a community that connects Black veterinary professionals for mentorship and advancing veterinary medicine. This safe space provides educational and networking opportunities for its members as well as a sense of belonging. Dr. Price’s commitment to highlighting Black veterinary professionals is directly related to her desire for a mentor she could identify with.In her free time, she loves dancing, yoga, reading and soaking up the sun. Most importantly, Dr. Price believes we should be able to show up as our entire selves in our career. She hopes to inspire others with her drive, authenticity and confidence to boldly take on challenges in veterinary medicine. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an

This week on the cone...Dr. Tracy Sandstalks with Dr. Andy Roark about her decision to temporarily close her clinic during the pandemic. Dr. Sands talks about how and why she made the decision to shut down for 2 weeks, how the staff reacted, what she told her clients and how her community responded. It’s truly a brave and amazing story! LINKS: WORKSHOP: Motivating People Who Don’t Want To Be Motivated w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/product/motivating-people/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tracy Sands, DVM is on a mission to inspire positive growth in the veterinary profession. A practice owner and mom, Tracy strongly feels that the way to do this is to normalize conversations about mental health and well-being, incorporate core values into a positive culture, and share our veterinary journeys. As part of her journey, she hosts the Vet Med After Hours Podcast, founded the #VetYouMatter campaign, and speaks on topics of staff wellness and improving client experience. To learn more about her clinic Healing Paws Veterinary Care, check out www.carlisleveterinarian.com and to hear other veterinary professionals’ inspiring stories follow Vet Med After Hours Podcast at www.vetmedafterhours.com. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month. Dr. Roark has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians. His greatest achievement however involves marrying a bad-ass scientist and raising 2 kind and wonderful daughters.

This week on the Cone….. Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Ryane to discuss her research on communication challenges between veterinarians and dog/cat breeders. They get into the oddities of these relationships, the points of friction, and steps that can be taken to improve communication and build more effective relationships. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Survey of communication challenges that impact relationships between veterinarians and dog or cat breeders and proposed solutions for retaining breeders as clients https://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.258.4.407 Links: Effective Onboarding Workshop: https://unchartedvet.com/product/effective-onboarding/ New Grad Mentorship 2.0: https://unchartedvet.com/product/new-grad-mentorship/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet Ryane E. Englar, DVM, DABVP (Canine and Feline Practice) graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. She practiced as an associate veterinarian in companion animal practice before transitioning into the educational circuit as an advocate for pre-clinical training in primary care. She debuted in academia as a Clinical Instructor of the Community Practice Service at Cornell University’s Hospital for Animals. She then transitioned into the role of Assistant Professor as founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine. While at Midwestern University, she had the opportunity to teach the inaugural Class of 2018, the Class of 2019, and the Class of 2020. While training these remarkable young professionals, Dr. Englar became a Diplomat of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP). She then joined the faculty at Kansas State University between May 2017 and January 2020 to launch the Clinical Skills curriculum. In February 2020, Dr. Englar reprised her role of founding faculty when she returned “home” to Tucson to join the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. As a dual appointment Associate Professor and the Director of Veterinary Skills Development, Dr. Englar currently leads the Clinical and Professional Skills curriculum. In her current role, she can design and debut a novel series of standardized client encounters for student training in clinical communication. She can also further her research as to how clinical communication drives relationship-centered care. Dr. Englar is passionate about advancing education for generalists by thinking outside of the box to develop new course materials for the hands-on learner. This labor of love is preceded by four texts that collectively provide students and clinicians alike with functional, relatable, and practice-friendly tools for success: Performing the Small Animal Physical Examination (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2017) Writing Skills for Veterinarians (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2019) Common Clinical Presentations in Dogs and Cats (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2019) A Guide to Oral Communication in Veterinary Medicine (5M Publishing, Ltd., 2020) Dr. Englar’s students fuel her desire to create. They inspire her to develop the tools that they need to succeed in clinical practice. If the goal of educators, as they are tasked by the accrediting bodies, is to create “Day-One”, so-called “Practice-Ready” veterinarians, then this text and her others complement the mission. When Dr. Englar is not teaching or advancing primary care, she trains in the art of ballroom dancing and competes nationally with her instructor, Lowell E. Fox.

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Steve Noonan about positive psychology, rescue strategies for severe stress and/or anxiety, and how to enjoy practice after burning out. LINKS: VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Results: https://www.viacharacter.org/ Effective Onboarding: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ New Grad Mentorship 2.0: https://unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr.Steve Noonan graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1983. By 1986 he and his wife, a veterinary school classmate, owned 3 clinics at the age of 27,necessitating a learning odyssey that continues to this day. He studied practice management continuously and was involved with veterinary politics at every level, serving on many committees. He chaired Veterinary Economics Committees for 12 years, overseeing extensive economic surveys of the profession and implementation of fee guides. He has worked with most of the multinational pharmaceutical companies either as a key opinion leader or as a small contractor. He has lectured to veterinary students all over the world and coached over 100 hours in the veterinary student communication labs. Twenty-five years of clinical practice culminated in the formation of a 12 hospital partnership and the directorship of an ultramodern 15,000 square foot hospital in Nova Scotia. He started one of the first emergency clinics in Canada and was chairman of the board for 7 years. Steve has worked with dozens of clients as a management consultant involving on-going dialogue with veterinarians about their concerns and issues. In 2008 Noonan ‘burned out’. Suffering from a severe physical and mental breakdown, he left active practice. He sought strategies and tools to heal himself permanently and immersed himself in their study. He studied stress management extensively through Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses,completing 2 x 8 week courses and attending multiple workshops with other medical professionals in the US. Heis a certified life and executive coach with the prestigious Coaches TrainingInstitute (www.thecoaches.com ) , a process that took18 months. He is an avid student of positive psychology, a branch of the science that studies methodologies to improve the human condition and help people flourish. He has taken online courses at Berkeley and knows about the evidence behind the science of positivity and happiness and how this can be used to help the veterinary profession cope with the stresses that threaten our members. He is an experienced communicator with expertise in media interviews, radio, television and speaking to veterinarians as a management consultant. He is a passionate and engaging speaker who has a mission to help prevent others going through what he has and build resilience in other veterinarians to help combat the challenges of daily professional practice. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians.

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark sits down with veterinarian and attorney Dr. Lance Roasa to discuss an unprecedented wave of changes to the employment contracts that veterinarians are asked to sign. Gone are the days of the “handshake contract” and in are the days of the corporate legal team. Let’s get into this episode! Links: Effective Onboarding with Stephanie Goss: https://unchartedvet.com/effective-onboarding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Lance Roasa is a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M who has bought, operated and sold veterinary practices. He has completed a law degree from the University of Nebraska, is the president of the American Veterinary Medical Law Association (AVMLA), and on the board of directors of the Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Roasa is a founder of DripLearning Technologies, a veterinary continuing education provider and guest lectures in 13 veterinary colleges on the legal aspects of medical recordkeeping,veterinary malpractice and veterinary business as part of the curriculum. Heserves as a national co-advisor to the Veterinary Business Management Associationand regularly lectures to regional VBMA chapters and the national association on the topics of growth, business metrics, and technology implementation. Dr. Roasa is also the primary attorneyfor the Roasa Law Group, P.C., a law practice dedicated to serving veterinarians in practice transactions, employment contracts and as legal counsel to startup businesses. ABOUT OUR HOST: Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian in Greenville SC and the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. He has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians. Edited by: Dustin Bays linktr.ee/BaysBrass @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This episode of the Cone of Shame veterinary podcast is brought to you by the fine folks at CEVA animal health. Learn more about them and their catalogue of products at https://www.ceva.us/ This week, on the Cone….. Dr. Andy Roark sits down with not one but TWO superstar parasitologists to talk lyme disease, diagnostics and treatments. They get into the most common mistakes veterinarians make, when and how to treat, and the most important tips and tricks vet practitioners can have. LINKS: Companion Animal Parasite Council: https://capcvet.org/ ACVIM Consensus Statement (Lyme Disease): https://www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jvim.15042 ABOUT OUR GUESTS Dr. Lindsay Starkey was raised on a cattle farm in Northeast Kansas and earned her BS (2007) in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. She completed both her DVM (2011) and PhD (2015) in Veterinary Biomedical Sciences at Oklahoma State University where her graduate research focused on several vector-borne infections of dogs. She is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology sub-specialty, completing her residency training through the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology at Oklahoma State University in 2015. Dr. Starkey joined the faculty at Auburn University in May 2016 where she is involved in various research projects involving vector-borne and food-borne infections, diagnostic parasitology, and parasite consultation and outreach. Dr. Starkey also is heavily involved in the teaching of parasitology to first, second, and fourth-year veterinary students, and she has received two teaching awards while at Auburn, most recently being awarded the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award in March 2020. Dr. Brian Herrin is an assistant professor at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He graduated from Oklahoma State University for both his DVM and PhD. His current research focus is on the control of ticks and fleas on companion animals. Some of his recent interests are on surveillance of ticks and tick-borne diseases of horses and the surveillance of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia in the US. Although his research focus is on ticks, Dr. Herrin enjoys working with all parasites of veterinary importance through the diagnostic service and teaching/outreach opportunities. ABOUT THE HOST Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He is the founder of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference and DrAndyRoark.com. He has been an award-winning columnist for DVM360 and his popular Facebook page, website, podcast and YouTube show reach millions of people every month. Dr. Roark has received the NAVC Practice Management Speaker of the Year Award three times, the WVC Practice Management Educator of the Year Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Florida’s College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Veterinarian of the Year Award from the South Carolina Association of Veterinarians. His greatest achievement however involves marrying a bad-ass scientist and raising 2 kind and wonderful daughters.

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark challenges Tasha McNerney CVT, CVPP The Original Anesthesia Nerd to give him ways to raise his anesthesia and pain control game that involve NO MONEY and use items and medications he already has in his clinic. Needless to say, Tasha rises to the occasion. Check it out! LINKS: April Uncharted Veterinary Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark and Dr. Bob Lester sit down to discuss our swollen caseload and the undersized pool of veterinarians trying to see it. How did we get here? And more importantly, how do we get out? Links: More Pets, Less Vets Original Article: https://vet-advantage.com/vet_advantage/more-pets-less-vets-veterinary-professional-shortage/?fbclid=IwAR1imz5oFDLqpqnhwuc2AeOK4CCHQ4WgXaR27FtQbQ3ZEb7BTkzPhGKEWW8 Uncharted April Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Bob Lester Chief Medical Officer Member Board of Directors WellHaven Pet Health Dr. Lester remainsas passionate about the veterinary profession as the day he entered veterinary school (sometime last century). He is a firm believer in the veterinaryprofession's double bottom line proposition of doing well by doing good. Dr. Lester is a graduate of Oregon State and Washington State University’s College ofVeterinary Medicine and completed the American Association of VeterinaryMedical Colleges Leadership Academy. He spent his early career as a small-town mixed animal practice owner before joining the founding leadership team at Banfield Pet Hospitals. At Banfield, he held positions in medicine, operations, franchising, human resources, and professional relations.After a rewarding career at Banfield/Mars Inc., he left as Vice President ofProfessional Relations to help found the Lincoln Memorial University College ofVeterinary Medicine where he served as Assistant Dean. Dr. Lester’s LMU-CVM team pioneered a novel community-based clinical education program and developed the professional skills curriculum including instruction in communication,leadership, teamwork, and practice management. Bob is now a co-founder, Chief Medical Officer, and member of the Board of Directors forWellHaven Pet Health, a family of companion animal practices that believes incaring for the caregivers so that they can care for others. WellHaven PetHospitals are both new build full-service AAHA/Fear Free hospitals, acquired and joint venture affiliate practices. Bob was a two-time gubernatorial appointee and Chair of the Oregon Veterinary Medical ExaminingBoard. He was the state delegate to the American Association of VeterinaryState Boards. He served as a site team member for the AVMA Council onEducation, and on the Job Analysis Task Force for the International Council forVeterinary Assessment. Dr. Lester authors the column “Creative Disruption” forToday’s Veterinary Business. In addition to his board position at WellHaven Pet Health, he serves as a board member and Treasurer of Pet Peace of Mind a non-profit which keeps hospice patients together with their pets through the end of life. He also serves as VicePresident of the board of the North American Veterinary Community, and on the advisory boards of easyvetclinic, Pet Desk, AirVet, and the LMU College ofVeterinary Medicine. Dr. Lester’s interests include all things veterinary, writing, start-ups, speaking, business and leadership development, the human-animal bond, and giving back to the profession that has done so much for him and others. His family includes his wife Crystal, two amazing daughters McKenzie and Paige, and two rescue Yorkie’sJessie and Woody.

This week on the Cone of Shame Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Michael Blackwell about incremental care, pet health equity, and the moral and public health responsibility of veterinarians to ensure affordable care for pets. ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Michael Blackwell, like his father, earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Tuskegee University. He also earned a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University. He currently serves as the Director of the Program for Pet Health Equity, University of Tennessee. His mission is to improve access to veterinary care for underserved families. Dr. Blackwell previously served as: Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee, Chief of Staff, Office of the Surgeon General of the United States, Deputy Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, and Chief Veterinary Officer, U.S. Public Health Service. During 23 years on active duty, he achieved the rank of Assistant Surgeon General (Rear Admiral) of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. His awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, and two Surgeon General’s Exemplary Service Medals. LINKS: Uncharted Virtual Marketing & Strategy Conference: April 22-25th unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ Upcoming events: unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet Edited by: Dustin Bays linktr.ee/BaysBrass @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week, Dr. Andy Roark talks with veterinarian and financial coach Dr. Meredith Jones about the Debt-Free Vets Facebook group and Veterinary Financial Summit she has co-founded. They discuss financial literacy in vet medicine and the most common and pressing questions veterinarians have on student debt. About Our Guest: Dr. Meredith Jones is an emergency veterinarian who lives in the Richmond, VA area. She is a self-professed “money nerd” who has a passion for financial education. In 2016, she completed training to become a financial coach and founded the Debt-Free Vets Facebook group. She is a co-founder of Veterinary Financial Summit, a financial conference and online community for veterinary professionals. Links: Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Uncharted April Conference (VIRTUAL): https://unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet

This week on the Cone….. One veterinarian says to spay before the first heat cycle. Another says after the first heat cycle. A third says to spay after the second heat cycle. How did we get to a place where there is so much disagreement? Why are recommendations changing? And most importantly, WHO IS RIGHT?!? Let’s get into this episode! Links: Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. McKenzie has always pursued a wide range of interests both within and outside of science. After completing a bachelor’s degree with majors in English Literature and Biology at the University ofCalifornia at Santa Cruz, he obtained a Master’s in Physiology and AnimalBehavior and worked for several years in environmental and behavioral enrichment for captive primates. Dr. McKenzie then attended the School of VeterinaryMedicine at the University of Pennsylvania and began working as a small animal general practice veterinarian. In addition to his clinical work, he has served as President of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association, lectured on evidence-based medicine at numerous veterinary conferences, and published journal articles on such topics as overdiagnosis, cognitive bias in veterinary clinical decision-making, and the philosophical underpinnings of evidence-based and alternative medicine. Since 2009, Dr. McKenzie has managed the SkeptVet Blog and associated social media outlets, including a series of science-based pet health videos on YouTube. He has also been an occasional contributor to the popular Science-based Medicine blog. While working as a practitioner, speaking, handwriting, Dr. McKenzie has continued to pursue post-graduate training, and in2015 he completed his MSc in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and TropicalMedicine in 2015. He also teaches veterinary students in his practice as well as undergraduate biology majors, he writes a monthly column on evidence-based medicine for Veterinary Practice News magazine, and he has published a book forpet owners and veterinary professionals—Placebos for Pets? The Truth aboutAlternative Medicine in Animals. In his sparse free time, Dr. McKenzie enjoys reading, hiking, playing his mandolin and guitar, travelling with his family, and sitting on the couch with his dogs watching the hummingbirds and woodpeckers outside his living room window.

This week there's a crossover from Andy's other podcast 'Uncharted Veterinary Podcast', Dr. Andy Roark and Practice Management Goddess Stephanie Goss go to the mailbag: “We are short staffed and getting shorter by the minute. Where do you find good people? We need to hire at least 1 person in every role. Our morale is at an all time low and people are burnt out. We need to save the ship before it goes down.” AND “Alrighty!! I’m in a pickle! I canNOT seem to get Veterinary Technician applicants. I have posted on Indeed, Facebook and LinkdIn. We are so short staffed and it’s starting to take its toll on everyone. How do I find a Vet Tech worth hiring?!” Let’s get into this episode! Links: Upcoming events: unchartedvet.com/upcoming-events/ Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ April Uncharted Veterinary Conference: unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ All Links: linktr.ee/UnchartedVet Editor: Dustin Bays linktr.ee/BaysBrass @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone, Dr. Andy Roark and Harry Potter Vet, Dr. Michael Miller, review Miller’s wildly popular article “Stop Saying Party Hat! Muzzle is Not a Dirty Word” Links: Stop Saying “Party Hat! Muzzle is Not a Dirty Word: https://drandyroark.com/stop-saying-party-hat-muzzle-is-not-a-dirty-word/ Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet About the Guest: Dr. Michael W. Miller is the co-owner of a four-hospital small animal practice, seeing patients at Lakewood Animal Hospital in Morris, Illinois. In addition to dogs and cats, he has a special interest in reptiles which led him to start a wildlife rescue at his practice for hit-by-car turtles. He has volunteered on committees for the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians, and serves on the Illinois Veterinary Medical Alumni Association executive board. After being a contributing author to the DrAndyRoark.com and UnchartedVet.com websites, he started his blog called Harry Potter Vet, where he uses comparisons to the wizarding world to help veterinary professionals and himself discover the magic in veterinary medicine. Outside of vet med, he also is discovering the magic of parenthood as he and his wife raise their two young sons.

This week on the Cone….. Dr. Andy Roark talks with veterinary oncosurgeon, stand-up comedian and creative force behind the satirical veterinary news site The Cageliner DR. SARAH BOSTON! ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist who is an ACVS board certified small animal surgeon and an ACVS Founding Fellow of both Surgical Oncology and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She practises with VCA Canada in the Toronto area. Up until recently, she has spent most of her career in academia as a tenured faculty member at both the University of Guelph and the University of Florida. Dr Boston is also a best-selling author of the book, Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved my Life and one of the creators of The Cageliner, a satirical online newspaper for veterinary professionals. She has recently started doing stand up comedy because she believes that we all need to laugh more. Links: Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag All Links: https://linktr.ee/UnchartedVet Dr. Sarah Boston: https://cagelinervet.com https://www.instagram.com/drsarahboston/ Editor: Dustin Bays linktr.ee/BaysBrass @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone… Dr. Andy Roark talks to the Skept Vet himself, Dr. Brennan McKenzie about a topic that seems to get blood boiling among veterinarians, vet nutritionists, pet owners, breeders, and dog food manufacturers. Why are we do divided about grain-free pet foods, and what does the research really say? Links: Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. McKenzie has always pursued a wide range of interests both within and outside of science. After completing a bachelor's degree with majors in English Literature and Biology at the University ofCalifornia at Santa Cruz, he obtained a Master’s in Physiology and Animal Behavior and worked for several years in environmental and behavioral enrichment for captive primates. Dr. McKenzie then attended the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and began working as a small animal general practice veterinarian. In addition to his clinical work, he has served as President of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association, lectured on evidence-based medicine at numerous veterinary conferences, and published journal articles on such topics as overdiagnosis, cognitive bias in veterinary clinical decision-making, and the philosophical underpinnings of evidence-based and alternative medicine. Since 2009, Dr. McKenzie has managed the SkeptVetBlog and associated social media outlets, including a series of science-based pet health videos on YouTube. He has also been an occasional contributor to the popular Science-based Medicine blog. While working as a practitioner, speaking, and writing, Dr. McKenzie has continued to pursue post-graduate training, and in 2015 he completed his MSc in Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2015. He also teaches veterinary students in his practice as well as undergraduate biology majors, he writes a monthly column on evidence-based medicine for Veterinary Practice News magazine, and he has published a book forpet owners and veterinary professionals—Placebos for Pets? The Truth about Alternative Medicine in Animals. In his sparse free time, Dr. McKenzie enjoys reading, hiking, playing his mandolin and guitar, traveling with his family, and sitting on the couch with his dogs watching the hummingbirds and woodpeckers outside his living room window. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone….. Dr. Andy Roark talks again with the living legend “Uncle Mikey” Schaer about best practices for handling parvo puppies when money is tight. You don’t want to miss this one! It might even save a life. Let’s get into it! About Our Guest: Dr. Michael Schaer Dr. Michael Schaer received his D.V.M. degree from the University of Illinois in 1970. He then went to the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City where he served as anintern and then as a medicine resident between1970-73. After the residency, he remained at the AMC as a staff member in the Department of Medicine until 1977. He then joined a private small animal practice in New Jersey until late 1978 at which time he joined the faculty at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine where he has remained until the present time. He has published several papers and book chapters and he has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Schaer is also the author of five textbooks: Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat – 1st, 2nd, and 3rdeditions and Clinical Signs in Small Animal Medicine, 1st and2nd editions. At the U of F, Dr. Schaer functions mainly as a clinician and a teacher. His previous UF professional duties included: Professor and Associate Chairman-Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Associate Chief of Staff-Small Animal Hospital, and Service Chief-Small Animal Medicine. Dr. Schaer served as Interim Chair, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine from February 2017-September 2018. He is currently Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, while still doing active teaching in the classroom and in the critical care unit. Dr. Schaer is board certified in internal medicine (ACVIM) and emergency and critical care (ACVECC). Links: Personal Branding w/Dr. Andy Roark: https://unchartedvet.com/personal-branding/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week, Dr. Andy Roark talks to lawyer, author and veterinary policy advocate Mark Cushing about what he sees coming to veterinary medicine in 2021 and his new book Pet Nation. About our Guest: Mark is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Animal Policy Group, LLC, based in Scottsdale, AZ, Portland, OR, and Los Angeles. APG’s clients represent a wide-range of pet health, animal welfare and veterinary educational interests. Mark focuses his practice on providing high-level strategic advice, government advocacy, regulatory and policy services to animal health and veterinary clients with needs at any level of government, and universities and industry groups throughout North America. Mark is a frequent speaker at veterinary medicine and other animal policy conferences. He is a former partner of major regional and national law firms and served as an adjunct professor of law at the LMU Duncan School of Law in Knoxville, Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, and the University of Oregon School of Law. He is an Honors graduate with distinction from Stanford University and the Willamette University College of Law. Most recently, Mark is the author of Pet Nation, a book released by Penguin Random House that illustrates an inside look at the forces behind how our pets transformed American society and culture. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone, (Just in time for Dental Health Month) Dr. Andy Roark finds a resorptive lesion on the upper 3rd premolar of a senior cat who has renal disease. Does he need to put this cat under anesthesia to address her dental disease? Is there an acceptable alternative? If we have to go to oral surgery, how do we set ourselves up for success? Veterinary dentist Dr. Donnell Hansen is on the case and she’s laying down how SHE treats these cases. Links: The Four Legged Tooth Fairy: https://fourleggedtoothfairy.com/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About our Guest: Dr. Donnell Hansen is a board certified veterinary dentist and oral surgeon from the Minnesota BluePearl Hospitals. A Minnesota native, Donnell traveled through Iowa (Go Norse!), Oklahoma, and back to Minnesota again on her path toward veterinary dentistry. In 2009, Dr. Hansen joined forces with friends to form Moxie Center, which is now known as BluePearl Veterinary Partners. In 2010, she and her husband opened his family practice, Rice Creek Animal Hospital, in Lino Lakes, MN along with Bean's Place Pet Wash. Recently, Donnell opened Four Legged Tooth Fairy, an online resource and interactive conference center aimed at helping the veterinary community enhance their patient health, practice health, and mental health through veterinary dentistry. While managing a busy clinical caseload, Dr. Hansen also speaks nationally about the value (both from a patient care standpoint and practice health perspective) of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Dr. Hansen has a special interest in maxillofacial surgery but honestly, loves the whole gig. To provide a little balance to life, Donnell enjoys time with her family, including her husband (a fellow veterinarian) and two children, out on Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes or working a jigsaw puzzle during the long Minnesota winters. Like any veterinary family, there are an amalgamation of pets at home but the beloved include her pocket pittie, named Crickett and a beast of a labrador named Goose (or depending on the day, Goosifer). There may or may not be a bunch of bull head eggs hatching on her kitchen counter as we speak. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

What do you do with the young dog who limps for a few days and then puts his leg back down and walks on it? What if there’s some joint laxity, but not a full tear? Do you just watch it? Supplements? Rehab? Find out this week! Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About our guest: Dr. Dycus currently practices orthopedic surgery at VOSM; he obtained is veterinary degree from Mississippi State University, completed an internship at Auburn, and returned to Mississippi State for a combined surgical residency and Masters degree. In addition, he received his canine rehabilitation certification in 2015. His current focus is on total joint replacement, arthroscopy, and fracture repair along with working with our canine working dogs and canine athletes. Aside from clinical practice he is an associate editor for orthopedics for Veterinary Surgery, an orthopedic consultant for VIN, faculty for AOVET North American, is on the board of trustees for ACVS, and is a council member for the Association for Veterinary Orthopedics and Research (AVORE). He is involved with a number of research projects as well as the co-editor for the textbook Complication in Canine CCL repair due to be published in 2021. Dr. Dycus is frequency asked to lecture and teach labs not only within the United States but also Internationally. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

When a middle aged cat presents for simply “becoming grumpier,” how aggressive should we be on diagnostics, and what mistakes do we want to avoid? Dr. Margie Scherk weighs in! Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About our guest: Two weeks before graduating from OVC in 1982, Margie Scherk packed all of her worldly belongings into her rusty, yellow Honda Civic named Jaundice and drove west to take her last two weeks of school at WCVM. Moving to a place she could see the mountains and ocean every day, she opened Cats Only Veterinary Clinic in 1982, at that time the second feline specific clinic in Canada. The first time they became available to sit, she sat and passed ABVP Feline boards in 1995. Since 2008 she has been teaching, writing and editing exclusively. This takes her around the world where, like a locum, she gets to see how other people practice, only in this case, under some very different circumstances and in different cultures. She is the North American editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, serves on a whole bunch of committees on national, international and feline projects. As a break, she loves to cook. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

In this episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark talks to veterinary dentist and all-around-awesome-person Dr. Donell Hansen about feline stomatitis. What are our options? What do I tell the owners so they don’t freak out? Do I REALLY have to pull those teeth?!? FIND OUT HERE! Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About Our Guest: A Minnesota native, Donnell traveled through Iowa (Go Norse!), Oklahoma, and back to Minnesota again on her path toward veterinary dentistry. In 2009, Dr. Hansen joined forces with friends to form Moxie Center, which is now known as BluePearl Veterinary Partners. In 2010, she and her husband opened his family practice, Rice Creek Animal Hospital, in Lino Lakes, MN along with Bean's Place Pet Wash. Recently, Donnell opened Four Legged Tooth Fairy, an online resource and interactive conference center aimed at helping the veterinary community enhance their patient health, practice health, and mental health through veterinary dentistry. While managing a busy clinical caseload, Dr. Hansen also speaks nationally about the value (both from a patient care standpoint and practice health perspective) of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Dr. Hansen has a special interest in maxillofacial surgery but honestly, loves the whole gig. To provide a little balance to life, Donnell enjoys time with her family, including her husband (a fellow veterinarian) and two children, out on Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes or working a jigsaw puzzle during the long Minnesota winters. Like any veterinary family, there are an amalgamation of pets at home but the beloved include her pocket pittie, named Crickett and a beast of a labrador named Goose (or depending on the day, Goosifer). There may or may not be a bunch of bull head eggs hatching on her kitchen counter as we speak. Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week, Uncle Mikey Schaer is back! Together Dr. Schaer and Dr. Andy Roark run through the diagnosis and treatment of "the great pretender," Addison's disease. Get a quick refresher on all the electrolyte oddities you should be looking for, prognostic indicators and treatment options you have at your disposal. Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About Our Guest: Dr. Michael Schaer received his D.V.M. degree from the University of Illinois in 1970. He then went to the Animal Medical Center (AMC) in New York City where he served as an intern and then as a medicine resident between1970-73. After the residency, he remained at the AMCas a staff member in the Department of Medicine until 1977. He then joined a private small animal practice in New Jersey until late 1978 at which time he joined the faculty at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine where he has remained until the present time. He has published several papers and book chapters and he has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Schaer is also the author of five textbooks: Clinical Medicine of the Dog and Cat – 1st, 2nd, and 3rdeditions and Clinical Signs in Small Animal Medicine, 1st and2nd editions. At the U of F, Dr. Schaer functions mainly as a clinician and a teacher. His previous UF professional duties included: Professor and Associate Chairman-Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Associate Chief of Staff-Small Animal Hospital, and Service Chief-Small Animal Medicine. Dr. Schaer served as Interim Chair, Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine from February 2017-September 2018. He is currently Professor Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, while still doing active teaching in the classroom and in the critical care unit. Dr. Schaer is board certified in internal medicine (ACVIM) and emergency and critical care (ACVECC). Editor: Dustin Bays [email protected] @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week, Dr. Andy Roark talks with the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney about how technicians can convince doctors to let them use new skills and knowledge they have acquired from CE. If you are a technician who wants to do more in your practice, or if you’re a doctor or manager who wants to be more comfortable allowing technicians to take on more responsibility, this episode is for you! Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About our guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

“Everyone says the virus is going to get worse as we move inside. COVID caseloads are trending up and everyone is just tired of social distancing. I think all of us have a bit of foreboding about what is to come.“ This week on the Cone of Shame, Dr. Andy Roark talks with Dr. Beth Davidow about her recent article “Winter is Coming… Are You Prepared.” They cover everything from sick policies to air purifiers to clinic-branded outerwear. Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag The Veterinary Idealist: www.vetidealist.com About Our Guest: Beth Davidow is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Emergency and Critical Care Department at Washington State University. Prior to joining WSU, she was the co-founder and co-owner of 2 multispecialty and emergency hospitals in Seattle, Washington. She also has a certificate in patient safety from the institute for healthcare improvement and worked as director of medical quality for BluePearl Veterinary Partners. She blogs about ownership, community, sustainability and quality issues in veterinary medicine at The Veterinary Idealist. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

Just in time for the Holidays! Join Dr. Roark and special guest Margie Sherk for this special episode all about those easily forgotten holiday dangers that we (and cat owning clients) need to keep in mind. Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag Guest Bio: Two weeks before graduating from OVC in 1982, Margie Scherk packed all of her worldly belongings into her rusty, yellow Honda Civic named Jaundice and drove west to take her last two weeks of school at WCVM. Moving to a place she could see the mountains and ocean every day, she opened Cats Only Veterinary Clinic in 1982, at that time the second feline specific clinic in Canada. The first time they became available to sit, she sat and passed ABVP Feline boards in 1995. Since 2008 she has been teaching, writing and editing exclusively. This takes her around the world where, like a locum, she gets to see how other people practice, only in this case, under some very different circumstances and in different cultures. She is the North American editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, serves on a whole bunch of committees on national, international and feline projects. As a break, she loves to cook. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone! Dr. Andy Roark calls us world-renowned veterinary orthopedist Dr. David Dycus to ask about a case. “Hey David, I have a 6m.o. Labrador retriever who the owners say is stiff in the morning when he gets up. What’s causing this? Should I blow it off? Should I give it some time? How do YOU treat that?” Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About Our Guest: David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons - Small Animal Director/Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Nexus Veterinary Bone and Joint Center Medical Director, Nexus Veterinary Specialists (NVS) www.nexusvet.com Co-Founder/Co-Director, Veterinary Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute (VSMRI) www.vsmri.com Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark talks to the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP VTS (Anesthesia) about Petunia, a 2yo F English Bulldog who is about to have a C-section. We want to make sure that Petunia’s pain is controlled and her puppies are safe. Tasha McNerney…. How do you treat that? Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About Our Guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to the VetGirl herself, Dr. Justine Lee about how SHE treats pancreatitis. We’ve got a tiny dog who ate half a heavenly ham. How do YOU treat that? HELPFUL LINKS: VetGirl: https://vetgirlontherun.com/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Justine Lee DVM, DACVECC, DABT lectures throughout the world on emergency, critical care, and toxicology, and was honored to receive the Speaker of the Year Award at the North American Veterinary Conference (2016, 2015, 2011) and Association des Médecines Vétérinaires du Québec (2012). Dr. Lee was the co-host veterinary analyst on Nat Geo Wild‘s Animal ER LIVE, and was the former contributor/blogger to Prevention magazine, PetMD: The Daily Vet, Pet Health Network and Voyce. She has been featured on NBC Weekend Today, Rachael Ray, WCCO, MPR, and various other TV and radio engagements. Dr. Lee is a part-time criticalist at Animal Emergency & Referral Center, a specialty referral hospital in the Twin Cities, MN. VETgirl was the brainchild of Dr. Justine Lee. Years ago, while frantically studying for her board examination(s), she decided to take some time out to relieve some stress (aka “panic) by running. While pounding the pavement, she thought, “Why can’t I listen to this stuff on my Walkman while I exercise?” (She is old, and this was pre-Ipod days). Since sleeping on top of her textbooks didn’t appear to osmotically work, she decided that this “listen and learn” modality would truly be the best way to “take it all” in while frantically multi-tasking. And that’s when she teamed up with techno-saavy Dr. Pachtinger to create VETgirl. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the COS Dr. Roark gets into the dirt about dog parks with Dr. Susan Little. This episode is made possible by Elanco. Helpful Links: BeWormReady.com Elanco.com Open-access study: https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-020-04147-6 Clinician’s Brief: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/parks-pets-parasites-controlling-canine-intestinal-helminths WORKSHOP ALERTS: Charming the Angry Client: https://drandyroark.com/angry-clients/ Team Communication: https://unchartedvet.com/team-communication/ About our Guest: Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM-Parasit. Dr. Susan Little is Regents Professor and the Krull-Ewing Chair inVeterinary Parasitology at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences,Oklahoma State University where she is active in veterinary parasitology teaching and oversees a research program that focuses on zoonotic parasites and tick-borne diseases. She is past-president of both the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists and the Companion Animal Parasite Council and currently serves as co-Director of the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology. Dr. Little has authored more than 150 publications on veterinary and human parasites and tick-borne disease agents. She is also recognized as an outstanding teacher and has been awarded two Excellence in Teaching Awards from the national Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA). In 2017 Dr. Little received the Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award from the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists. Sponsored by: Elanco is a global animal health leader, committed to innovating to improve the health of animals, and advocate for customers while creating value through innovative products, expertise and service. Elanco’s promise is based on its vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life, and is dedicated to advancing the health of animals, people and the planet. Visit Elanco.com to learn more. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram