The Veterinary Roundtable

Welcome to The Veterinary Roundtable! This podcast revolves around listener's questions and concerns regarding anything and everything vet med related. The hosts, Dr. Ashlyn Duckwall, Dr. Emily King, and Courtney Allan try their hardest to answer each and every listener question and inquiry to the best of their ability... and have a few laughs along the way. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays at 9AM EST on all podcast services along with YouTube! Want to be featured on the show? Ask your question or send your inquiry by messaging us on social media, sending us a text message, or emailing theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!

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Tuesday · 44 min
Do Pets Have Souls? Exploring Faith, Vet Med, and Pet Loss
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies the infamous Cyclospora outbreak, Tractor Supply buying veterinary clinics, if pets have souls, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:49 Pits and Peaks 13:29 Follow Up: Going to Vet School Later in Life 15:07 Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Fresh Produce 20:01 Tractor Supply Acquires VIP Pet Care 25:08 Midwestern Cancels Chicago Vet College Plans 26:25 Case Collections: Unblocking a Cat & Surgical Teamwork 34:22 Catholic Theology & Animal Souls 38:45 Social Media Animal Nutritionists vs. Vet Diets 43:21 Outro
July 21 · 26 min
The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Before Accepting a Job at a Veterinary Clinic
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their biggest red flags to look for in a clinic during the hiring process while also throwing in a few pet peeves here and there! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:19 Pits and Peaks 07:19 Clinic Pet Peeves & Red Flags 09:07 Lobby's Smelling Bad 13:52 High Turnover Rate 15:01 Poor Communication 18:51 No Cat Designated Treatment Area 25:14 Outro
July 14 · 1 hr 5 min
Brain Ballooning in Dogs: Recognizing and Managing Increased Intracranial Pressure
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss our longest tail from the trench to date, veterinary medicine possibly needing AI guardrails, cranial shape scaling in dogs, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 06:06 Pits and Peaks 14:13 Tails from the Trenches 40:35 AI Guardrails 45:35 Cranial Shape Scaling 52:23 Case Collections 59:00 How To Stand Out In Your Veterinary Resume 01:02:07 Taking A Risk And Owning A Vet Clinic 01:04:00 Outro
July 7 · 46 min
Texas Screwworm Outbreak, Rabies Rules & AI in Veterinary Medicine
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the New World Screwworm officially invading Texas, if volunteering is enough to make you stand out in a vet school application, the possibility of being too old for vet school, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:43 Pits and Peaks 10:15 Texas Screwworm Outbreak 12:30 Rabies and Vaccine Rules 18:16 AI Heart Murmur Detection 21:48 Case Collections 35:50 Volunteer Work For Vet School Applications 39:50 Can You Be Too Old For Vet School? 45:13 Outro
June 30 · 32 min
Should Veterinary Clinics Use Remote Anesthesiologists?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King is flying solo as she discusses a chaotic tales from the trench (that involves a caved in ceiling and snakes...), new FIP treatments, the benefits of remote anesthesiologists, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:15 Pits and Peaks 04:01 Tails From The Trenches 07:11 FIP Treatment Advancements 10:34 Pet Aging Myths 13:10 Case Collections 17:35 Indianapolis Area Recommendations 20:35 Thoughts on Remote Anesthesiologists 26:40 Thoughts on Holistic Veterinarians 30:25 Outro
June 23 · 59 min
The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 6)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets *apologies for the technical difficulties with the audio throughout this episode* Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're doing another mailbag and answering ONLY your questions. From what chew treats are safe for dogs to if production should go away for veterinarians to spay incontinence and so much more. Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:34 Follow-Up to Candace Little 05:57 Pits and Peaks 13:51 Georgia Rabies Case Twist 18:55 Texas Screwworm Outbreak 26:43 Reference Guides or Books For Clinics 34:04 Safe Chew Treats For Dogs 37:42 Production Going Away For Veterinarians 44:31 Discussing Spay Incontinence 54:14 Figuring Out What Specialty of Vet Med You Should Go Into 57:40 Outro
June 16 · 1 hr 3 min
Financial Freedom for Veterinarians: How to Build Wealth Beyond Your Paycheck w/ Jerry Vaughn
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we're joined by financial advisor and money guru, Jerry Vaughn, to help walk us through how to help the individual veterinary professional become financially successful. From discussing the differences between good debt vs bad debt to lowering financial anxiety to evaluating corporate veterinary sign-on bonuses and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:42 Jerry Vaughn and Guardian Chamber LLC 06:20 Common Financial Pitfalls 08:33 Understanding Earning Income vs Building Wealth 14:17 Navigating Post-Graduation Student Debt Loads 17:02 Core Steps to a Five-Year Financial Plan 26:12 Good Debt vs Bad Debt and Credit Cards 31:58 Lowering Financial Anxiety 41:45 Automating Your Paychecks 44:43 Financial Teamwork in Marriage 53:34 Evaluating Corporate Veterinary Sign-On Bonuses 57:53 One Action YOU Can Do Right Now 01:01:46 Outro
June 9 · 1 hr 13 min
Fixing Vet Anesthesia, Dentistry & The Workflows Burning Out Your Team w/ Danielle Heberle, CVT
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Heberle, CVT, VTS-H Dentistry,Senior Manager of Clinical Services at Midmark Corporation, to talk about why so many veterinary teams feel overwhelmed even when they love the medicine, the workflow mistakes clinics don't even realize they're making, technician underutilization in anesthesia and dentistry, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Introducing Danielle & Her Journey 09:44 Industry Patterns and Burnout 13:11 AAHA's Stay, Please Study 16:57 Best Dentistry Workflow 22:24 Overcoming Resistance to Standardized Care 29:38 Client Compliance & Preventive Care 34:15 Optimizing Clinic Physical Design 41:02 Preventing Anesthesia Mistakes 49:13 Midmark's Training Academy 54:14 Real-Life Anesthesia Simulation 01:01:55 The Future of Veterinary Dentistry 01:11:33 Outro
June 2 · 49 min
The Rabies Test That Ended a Vet Career Before It Started
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a follow up regarding the veterinary medication laws in Finland, cat to human transmission of Avian Influenza, Dr. Duckwall's case of the lost needle, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 08:32 Follow Up: Medication Laws in Finland 14:35 Pits and Peaks 20:27 Cat to Human Transmission of Avian Influenza 23:29 Horse Injury Detection System 26:40 Tales from the Trenches 28:50 Cases: The Lost Needle 34:33 The Fat Splenic Mass 40:58 Listener Inquiry: The Reality of Rabies Testing 48:51 Outro
May 26 · 1 hr 25 min
The Emergency Veterinary Experience w/ Dr. Carin Beene
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy VRT LIVE 2026 tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies welcome special guest, Dr. Carin Beene, a small animal emergency veterinarian to discuss anything and everything regarding emergency veterinary medicine at VEG; types of cases, patient workflow, the client-patient relationship, navigating veterinary costs, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 04:54 Pits and Peaks 16:30 Dr. Carin Beene's Journey into ER 24:40 Transitioning to ER Medicine 30:07 Most Common Emergencies 34:10 Recent Trend of Not Wanting to Hospitalize Patients 37:40 Most Common Preventable Emergencies 41:03 Biggest Pros and Cons of Working as an ER Vet 52:52 Inside the Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Open Model 01:04:13 Navigating Vet Care Costs 01:13:56 The Rise of Veterinary Urgent Care Clinics 01:16:27 Advice for Future ER Vets 01:24:16 Outro
May 20 · 1 min
Announcing The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at WVC Nashville 2026
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Buy your tickets here: https://www.axs.com/events/1451690/the-veterinary-roundtable-tickets Saddle up for The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at Cannery Hall — the ultimate western-themed night out for veterinary professionals at WVC Nashville 2026! Hosted by Dr. Adam Christman with special guests Sarah Parsons and Walter Brown, this one-of-a-kind live experience brings together everything you love about the veterinary community: laughs, hot topics, friendly competition, cocktails, and unforgettable moments with your clinic crew. Expect a high-energy evening featuring: A LIVE Veterinary Roundtable podcast episode An interactive game show packed with surprises Free food and veterinary-themed cocktails Thousands of dollars in prizes and giveaways Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and join us at Cannery Hall for a night of connection, celebration, and pure veterinary chaos in the best way possible. This event is proudly sponsored by Solensia™, Librela™, CoVet, Midmark, Stryker, and The Farmer’s Dog.
May 19 · 43 min
Why HomewardVet Failed and What It Means for Veterinary Medicine
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss HomewardVet closing it's doors, a gruesome dog bite tale from the trench, unique friction between two staff members in a clinic, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:14 Pits and Peaks 10:13 Homeward Vet Closes 15:11 Tales from the Trenches 22:48 Case Collections 35:10 Listener Inquiries 43:21 Outro
May 12 · 48 min
The Growing Concern Around Hantavirus and Household Pets
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss two major topics surrounding the United States right now: hantavirus and ticks. Can hantavirus spread to pets? Where did it originate from? Why are hundreds of thousands of ticks spawning from thin air? Listen to the full episode to find out! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheVeterinaryRoundtable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveterinaryroundtable/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theveterinaryroundtable Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:25 Pits and Peaks 19:50 Hantavirus 28:48 Ticks and Prevention Pushback 35:46 Tales from the Trenches 38:14 Case Collections: Demodex and Toe Amputations 46:36 Listener Inquiries 48:17 Outro
May 5 · 1 hr 6 min
What Happened to DVMoms and Why the Community Is Breaking Down
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss follow ups from the protestors storming the Beagle research facility, corporate pharmacy policies, a new tick disease, the controversy surrounding DVMoms, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:22 Follow-Up from Research Beagle Article 07:00 Corporate Pharmacy Policies 12:18 Pits and Peaks 19:41 Tick Disease 26:19 DVMoms Facebook Group Controversy 30:59 Tales from the Trenches 43:06 Case Collections 51:53 Navigating Pregnancy In Vet Med 58:07 Struggling To Find A Clinic Job With No Prior Experience 01:05:57 Outro
April 28 · 1 hr 15 min
How RVTs Can Handle Team Tension in High-Stress ER Settings
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies a new diagnostic tool for determining canine dementia, an absolutely HILARIOUS tale from the trench, a pet owner struggling with different advice from multiple veterinarians, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:57 DVM Appreciation Week 06:02 Follow-Ups from Last Week's Episode 14:05 Pits and Peaks 24:37 New Diagnostic Tools for Determining Canine Dementia 31:01 Animal Activists at Research Lab 35:32 OTC Flea Treatment Potentially Banned in UK 43:00 Tales From The Trenches 46:54 Case Collections 57:42 Listener Inquiries: Conflicting Vet Advice 01:01:51 Listener Inquiries: Handling Conflict in High-Stress ER Settings 01:14:54 Outro
April 21 · 51 min
Rectal vs Ear Thermometers? Vet Debates, ER Drama & Dog Bite Safety
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a new kind of bladder stone in pets, TWO tales from the trenches, whether they prefer ear or rectal thermometers, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 07:35 Pits and Peaks 14:06 Increase in Bladder Stones 19:42 Tales from the Trenches 27:36 Case Collections 37:34 Sedating Aggressive and Older Dogs 43:14 Working At An Understaffed and Overworked Clinic 47:43 Ear vs Rectal Thermometers 51:34 Outro
April 14 · 1 hr 12 min
Chewy Acquires Modern Animal: What This Means for the Future of Veterinary Care
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a tales from the trench voicemail that brings awareness to dog bites, a funny follow up from the bladder stone story last week, Chewy acquiring Modern Animal, and so much more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 05:17 Pits and Peaks 15:25 Chewy Acquires Modern Animal Hospitals 18:32 Tales from the Trenches 32:52 Case Collections - Senior Dentals 37:31 Case Collections - Respiratory Mystery 48:55 Thoughts on Terminal Equine and Goats Lab at WSU 54:48 Processing An Outcome That Has No Clear Answer 01:12:17 Outro
April 7 · 33 min
The Infamous Dog Bladder Stones Surgery Tale
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a CRAZY tale from the trench (that is so crazy they made it the title of this episode), go into detail on their thoughts of the new IDEXX Invue, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:02 Pits and Peaks 10:36 Case Study: Abdominal Palpation 18:17 Tales From The Trenches 21:10 IDEXX InVue 22:52 Thoughts on More States Passing the VPA Legislation 30:16 Resources For Pet Owners Struggling Financially 33:07 Outro
March 31 · 54 min
The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 5)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's all your questions and only your questions... plus a tale of the trench! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 08:26 Pits and Peaks 14:45 Tales from the Trenches 22:40 Top Priority For Success As A Vet 26:26 Handling Clients That Can't Afford Diagnostics 31:12 One Thing We'd Change About Vet Med 37:32 Number of Litter Boxes 43:46 Managing Burnout 49:17 Why Is It Hard For Vet Techs To Find A Job? 52:26 Having No Experience With Animals In Pre-Vet 53:40 Outro
March 24 · 41 min
Veterinarians Sound Alarm on Unregulated Dog Allergy Drugs
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss over-the-counter medications being used by pet owners with poor results, how to handle mistakes in the clinic, ways to become a practice manager, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! Timestamps 00:00 Intro 02:29 Pits and Peaks 08:15 Owners Getting Medications Without a Prescription 12:29 New Biologics 14:44 Case Collections 26:22 Training Staff & Handling Clinic Mistakes 31:27 PRP Injections 36:27 How to Become a Practice Manager 40:53 Outro