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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March 17 · 41 min
How New Federal Loan Limits Could Affect Veterinary Students
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a fruit gusher-like case, the new federal loan limits for vet students, updated guidance on canine chronic enteropathy, 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 00:51 Pits and Peaks 09:45 Veterinary Students Face Federal Loan Limits 16:24 Updated Guidance on Canine Chronic Inflammatory Enteropathy 19:27 Case Studies 26:30 Response to Tail Docking and Ear Cropping 29:40 Thoughts On Island Vet Schools 32:08 How Receptionists Can Make A Vet's Life Easier 41:06 Outro
March 10 · 51 min
The Veterinary Icebreaker Episode
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode it's ONLY icebreakers. The ladies answer everything from a patient they'll never forget to their most chaotic appointment to cases that went off the rails but worked out. 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 06:47 The Patient You Would Never Forget 13:02 The Case That Humbled You 16:24 Strangest Thing You Pulled Out 18:36 The Moment You Realized Vet Med Is Hard 23:49 Most Chaotic Appointment 30:53 A Client Interaction You Won’t Forget 40:14 Case That Kept You Up But Taught You 44:55 The Moment That Made You Realize Why You Do Vet Med 47:49 A Case That Went Off The Rails But Worked Out 49:23 The Most “Only In Vet Med” Moment 51:15 Outro
March 3 · 1 hr 4 min
The Future of Veterinary Dentistry w/ Mary Berg
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! This episode is sponsored by Tartar Shield! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode we're joined by Dr. Mary Berg, who has 30 years of experience in veterinary dental research and clinical practice and is the President of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education as we take a deep dive into modern veterinary dentistry, exploring the true value of COHAT (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment), improving dental compliance, and creating stronger client relationships through better communication and workflow. 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 03:00 What Is Beyond the Crown? 05:40 Importance of COHAT 07:12 Establishing Value for the Client 10:37 Financial Upside of Optimizing Dental Health 13:31 Percentage of Pets with Diseases 15:23 Effect of Core Procedures on Client Relationships 18:12 Improving Compliance 19:03 Repeatable Workflow for Core Procedures 24:04 Low-Cost Clinics Doing Dentals 28:38 Using CT to Look at Dental Images 30:38 Creating Buy-In for Core Procedures 32:30 Pricing in Vet Med 43:12 Recommendations for Clients 50:25 Tartar Shield’s New Toothpaste 53:51 Discharge Instructions for Patients 56:03 Dogs Getting Braces 59:29 Learning More About Beyond the Crown 1:04:20 Outro
February 24 · 45 min
The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 4)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Allie and Dr. King answer your questions with another mailbag episode! From how to create a positive work culture to overcoming the feeling of being behind in vet school to educating clients when they don't want to hear it... they answer it all! 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 05:37 Trending Vet Med Topics 15:38 Advice for Aspiring Licensed Techs 19:45 Creating a Positive Work Culture 23:34 Overcoming the Feeling of Being Behind in Tech School 25:32 Advice for Techs in College 28:42 Things Techs Wished CSRs Did More Of 33:18 Educating Clients When They Don’t Want to Hear It 36:50 AI Resources That Boost Efficiency 42:35 What You Wish You Knew Entering Vet School 45:10 Outro
February 17 · 1 hr
When Incentive Pay Crosses an Ethical Line in Vet Medicine
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a thought-provoking article from AVMA, an insanely unethical tale from the trench, clarify a few points regarding cat declaws and scholarship opportunities for rural veterinarians, dive deep into a handful of interesting cases, and so much 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 04:15 Pits and Peaks 10:23 Trending Vet Med Topics 19:03 Tales from the Trenches 22:19 Case Collections 35:23 Listener Inquiries 1:00:15 Outro
February 10 · 55 min
A Roadmap for Vet Techs Returning After Years Away
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss a whole panel of interesting cases, the AVMA potentially sugar coating the cost of veterinary school, how a former vet tech can confidently return to vet med after being away for 7 years, 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 03:31 Pits and Peaks 14:32 Case Collections 33:10 Listener Inquiries 55:36 Outro
February 3 · 52 min
How To Recognize Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Dogs
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss recognizing cognitive dysfunction in dogs, an intense tale from the trench, learning how to not get super emotional during a euthanasia, 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 02:37 Pits and Peaks 11:08 Trending Vet Med Topics 21:14 Tales from the Trenches 25:10 Case Collections 36:07 Listener Inquiries 52:11 Outro
January 27 · 43 min
Why the Netherlands Wants to Ban Incentive-Based Pay for Vets
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss why the Netherlands is wanting to ban incentive-based pay for veterinarians, an update on Courtney's wild animal control case, advice for a vet tech student on choosing where to work, 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 01:41 Pits and Peaks 11:40 Trending Vet Med Topics 21:55 Courtney’s Update 24:01 Case Collections 31:40 Listener Inquiries 43:30 Outro
January 20 · 1 hr 5 min
Vet-Approved or Just Clickbait? Unmasking Misleading Pet Health Posts
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss California banning declaws, pet products being endorsed by fake veterinarians, a CRAZY tale from the trench involving a power outage, what to discuss during a vet school interview, and so much 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 03:47 Pits and Peaks 22:34 Trending Vet Med Topics 30:21 Tales from the Trenches 34:35 Case Collections 48:06 Listener Inquiries 1:05:23 Outro
January 13 · 1 hr 9 min
How Vet Students Can Make a Real Impact Through Leadership
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome back Dr. Duckwall with confetti, discuss a Wisconsin dog breeder no longer being eligible to supply research dogs, the NAVLE being accused of bias, a few very interested cases, and so much 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 03:51 Pits and Peaks 05:37 Dr. Duckwall Returns 09:18 Pits and Peaks Continued 23:07 Trending Vet Med Topics 34:30 Tales from the Trenches 39:11 Case Collections 56:10 Listener Inquiries 1:09:18 Outro
January 6 · 46 min
What Tucker Carlson’s Podcast Got Wrong About Veterinarians and Private Equity
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. King is joined by her husband, Richie, to dissect a recent episode of The Tucker Carlson Joe where co-founder of Dutch, Joe Spector, made a myriad of false claims surrounding veterinary professionals and the veterinary industry. 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 02:32 The First Red Flag 05:30 Ethics in Capitalism 06:12 Insurance Coverage for Pets 08:23 Effects of Private Equity on Pet Care 11:07 Hate Spewed for the Vet Industry 13:42 What Private Equity Does 15:32 Why Mom and Pop Clinics are Cheaper 18:29 Providing Value in Vet Med 19:20 Profitability Isn’t Evil 23:26 BLS Inflation Model Flaws 26:53 Costs in Vet Med 28:41 Telehealth Limitations 32:00 The Main Goal 35:10 Logic Holes 36:49 AVMA False Scarcity 38:44 Final Thoughts 45:49 Outro
Dec 30, 2025 · 45 min
Is Vet School Admissions Out of Touch?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome a surprise special guest, experience another year of veterinary-themed cocktails, discuss tips for the VTNE, the frustrations of applying to vet school (especially as an older applicant), 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 03:35 Pits and Peaks 09:40 Roundtable Drinks 25:10 Listener Inquiries 45:17 Outro
Dec 23, 2025 · 29 min
Can You Become a Vet Tech After Years at Home?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies celebrate Christmas with a Roundtable Thriftmas segment (that you definitely DON'T want to miss), give advice on a listener wanting to become a vet tech after years of being at home, 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 04:08 Pits and Peaks 09:29 Roundtable Thriftmas 20:12 Listener Inquiries 24:23 Tales from the Trenches 29:42 Outro
Dec 16, 2025 · 45 min
What Every Vet Should Know About Bravecto Quantum w/ Dr. Nikhil Joshi
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nikhil Joshi, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck Animal Health! With extensive veterinary experience, he’s here to dive into everything you need to know about Bravecto Quantum. 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 05:41 Bravecto Quantum Basics 08:06 Species of Ticks Bravecto Quantum Covers 08:43 Ideal Fit For This Product 09:54 Talking To An Owner About Coverage 11:43 What Makes the Lone Star Tick So Hard To Remove 13:43 What Happens If There Are Gaps in the Shots 14:33 How Does It Dissolve To Last a Year 17:07 Dealing with Social Media Backlash 19:38 Dogs That Aren’t Ideal Candidates For It 22:28 Precautions and Side Effects to Consider 25:03 Cost Concerns 26:38 What Should Clients Ask Their Vets 27:29 The Tick Life Cycle 30:18 Human Tickborne Disease 32:05 Does the Injection Break the Life Cycle Better 35:50 Injection Concerns 37:48 Bravecto Promise 39:46 Best Storing and Usage Practices 40:39 What Drives Owners to Make the Switch 43:05 Usage on Pets with Seizure Disorders 44:07 Final Thoughts 45:07 Outro
Dec 9, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
How Vets Build Confidence With Restraint and High-Risk Cases
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss how veterinary professionals can build confidence in the clinic with all animals, spaying and aborting pets (and the policy that surrounds those procedures), a SUPER interesting case that covers months, 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 08:10 Pits and Peaks 23:08 Tales from the Trenches 28:56 Listener Inquiries 48:16 Case Collections 1:05:55 Outro
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr
The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 3)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies answer a TON of your questions: how to deal with grumpy co-workers, how to offer the best spectrum of care, managing time while in vet school, 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 03:03 What Vet Schools to Apply to 06:43 How Did You Know This Was The Field For You 08:39 How To Manage Time While In School 15:31 How To Deal With Grumpy Co-Workers 26:10 What Can a CSR Do To Support the Back-of-House Staff 30:52 How To Offer The Best Spectrum of Care 37:19 What’s Your Opinion on Cross-Training? 40:52 Why Did You Decide To Be An RVT Instead of a DVM? 48:11 What Things Would You Tell Someone In High School? 53:44 Dealing With Differences in Certification Requirements Across States 1:00:34 Outro
Nov 25, 2025 · 36 min
Navigating Pregnancy as a Vet Tech
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss Tartar Shield's toothpaste receiving the VOHC seal, the FDA urging pet food businesses to address H5N1 in their products, a Breaking Bade-esque tale from the trench, how to navigate pregnancy in the medical field, 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 02:25 Pits and Peaks 07:18 Trending Vet Med Topics 13:20 Tales from the Trenches 17:02 Case Collections 22:09 Listener Inquiries 36:41 Outro
Nov 18, 2025 · 54 min
Are Hormone Replacements for Neutered Dogs Legit?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss the FDA issuing emergency use authorization for a drug that can combat screwworm, California banning cat declaws, the difference between a DVM and BVM degree, if hormone replacements for neutered dogs are real (WHAT?!) 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 00:39 - Intro 03:04 - Pits and Peaks 13:55 - Trending Vet Med Topics 26:16 - Tales from the Trenches 30:40 - Case Collections 38:37 - Listener Inquiries 53:50 - Outro
Nov 11, 2025 · 32 min
What The Veterinary Industry Doesn't Teach You
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this week’s episode, the ladies dive into two listener messages that spark some real talk about the veterinary industry. First, they share advice for a pre-vet student eager to learn what vet school doesn’t teach you — the hard lessons, the financial realities, and the personal growth that comes from experience. Then, they unpack a bold take from a vet tech and groomer who believes the profession might be going too far in trying to “fix” mental health and job satisfaction. Is vet med losing its professionalism in the process? Tune in as the team gets candid about the balance between empathy and accountability, the evolution of workplace culture, and what they’ve learned the hard way. 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 00:30 Intro 01:47 Pits and Peaks 06:05 Tales from the Trenches 14:25 Case Collections 20:10 Listener Inquiries 31:47 Outro
Nov 4, 2025 · 50 min
The Cat That Kept Coming Back + Should Clinics Rent or Buy Equipment?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies a wild story of a cat that just kept coming back to a specific vet student, the newest veterinary school in South Carolina, veterinary clinics leasing vs buying equipment, 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 04:46 Pits and Peaks 13:45 Trending Vet Med Topics 15:37 Tales from the Trenches 20:34 Case Collections 28:31 Listener Inquiries 48:36 Outro