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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Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
The Interview Questions That Build Drama-Free Vet Teams
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss South Carolina's first veterinary school, the United Kingdom wanting veterinary clinics to post their prices, interview questions to probe for a veterinary technician's soft skills, 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 03:28 Pits and Peaks 15:56 Trending Vet Med Topics 31:28 Tails from the Trenches 41:30 Case Collections 53:31 Listener Inquiries 01:09:37 Outro
Oct 21, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min
Why Pet Care Feels Expensive (and How Vets Can Explain It)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome the official newest member to the podcast and dive deep into the nitty gritty on the cost of running a veterinary clinic! 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 0:00 Intro 4:12 Welcome our new host! 5:36 Pits and Peaks 15:55 Trending Vet Med Topics 23:24 Tales from the Trenches 28:07 Case Collections 38:48 Listener Inquiries 45:02 Cost of Running a Vet Clinic 01:00:29 Outro
Oct 14, 2025 · 54 min
What It’s Like to Be Married to a Vet Med Pro w/ The Husbands
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies are joined by none other than their husbands to discuss what dog breed they would be, the harsh truth about wages in veterinary medicine, advice they'd give to other spouses with significant others in veterinary medicine, 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 0:00 Intro 1:09 VRT Ladies’ spouses intro 2:38 Pits and Peaks 6:32 Icebreaker 12:19 If you were a dog, what breed would you be? 18:51 A conversation about VetMed pay 23:38 Intermission because bugs 46:19 What advice do you have as a partner of a Vet Med Pro? 53:04 Outro
Oct 7, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Breaking the Rules: FTC, FDA, and the Cases You Won’t Believe
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 case of New World Screwworm that's getting closer to the United States, the FTC vacating the non-compete rule, a snake bite tale from the trench that feels like a saga, 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 03:14 Allie, RVT Lead Surgery Tech 03:46 Pits and Peaks 08:32 Wade and his PRA 13:29 Auburn University Professor 18:48 Tales from the Trenches 22:19 Case Collections 33:51 Clothes you prefer for your after work reset 35:42 Thoughts on US Veterinary Corps 38:01 What's your best advice for when a tech makes a mistake? 54:28 Outro
Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Inside Zoetis: Dr. Courtney Pierce on Canine Pain, Arthritis, and the Future of Librela
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! The ladies could not be more excited to welcome veterinarian and Lead for Canine Pain at Zoetis, Dr. Courtney Pierce! They discuss everything from how Zoetis evaluates potential adverse events to the "Dear DVM" letters that have been written addressing Librela. You do not want to miss this episode! 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! Resources Performing An OA Exam: www.isitoa.com Solensia: https://www.zoetispetcare.com/products/solensia Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:10 Welcome Dr. Courtney Pierce 2:44 How did Dr. Pierce end up at Zoetis? 7:16 How did Dr. Pierce become lead for Canine Pain? 9:55 Arthritis in Pets 16:32 Librela 23:23 Animals with neurologic disorders + osteoarthritis 30:36 Does Zoetis evaluate potential adverse events? 32:25 Librela approval testing process 39:50 RPOA in Canines compared to Humans 44:13 Things Dr. Pierce enjoys about her job at Zoetis 44:54 Dear DVM letters regarding Librela 47:42 When to administer Librela 51:26 Starting Librela on Dog currently on an NSAID 01:08:30 Zoetis supported medical education and research 01:15:09 Outro
Sep 23, 2025 · 56 min
When Techs Make Mistakes, Reset Clothes, and Army Dogs
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies are joined by a familiar face, Allie McQueary, lead surgery tech for All-Star Veterinary Clinic, and discuss a super interesting case of Progressive Retinal Atrophy, the tragic passing of an Auburn veterinary professor, clothes they prefer wearing after 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 03:14 Allie, RVT Lead Surgery Tech 03:46 Pits and Peaks 08:32 Wade and his PRA 13:29 Auburn University Professor 18:48 Tales from the Trenches 22:19 Case Collections 33:51 Clothes you prefer for your after work reset 35:42 Thoughts on US Veterinary Corps 38:01 What's your best advice for when a tech makes a mistake? 54:28 Outro
Sep 16, 2025 · 42 min
A Conversation With Courtney Allan (Solo Q&A)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Courtney goes solo and answers YOUR questions straight from our very own mailbag; favorite skills and positions as a technician, favorite procedures to assist on, thoughts on groomers plucking a dog's ears, 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 02:03 – Favorite vet tech skill/position 03:22 – Favorite procedure to assist on 05:10 – Advice for tech externships 07:21 – Groomers vs. vets: ear plucking & anal glands 11:01 – New Cat HCM drug discussion 13:37 – How to stand out without experience or degrees 20:14 – Careers specializing in radiographs 24:34 – Thoughts on online vet tech school 32:15 – Building skills, confidence & vet relationships 41:06 – Outro
Sep 9, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
How To Build Coping Skills In Vet Med w/ Rebecca Newman
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome Rebecca Newman, Appalachian State University's Assistant Program Director & Wellbeing Coordinator and Bright Minds Award Winner, to discuss coping mechanisms in veterinary medicine, the most common issues among veterinary students, if veterinary schools are assisting student with mental health, 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 00:32 Rebecca Newman 02:32 Icebreaker 05:53 Rebecca's Story and Background 11:25 How Rebecca went from what she did to what she does now 14:16 Biggest piece of advice for coping mechanisms 18:35 What action steps should people take? 20:44 Most common issue amongst students 30:53 Are vet schools assisting students in building mental health skillsets? 34:34 How to expand well being awareness on a broader level to practices 47:30 Signs to look for if you need better coping skills 01:06:26 Books on communication 01:10:23 What's the biggest takeway for vets about mental health? 01:13:21 Outro
Sep 2, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
What No One Talks About With Anticipatory Grief and Pet Loss
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discover that Dr. King doesn't know what the Illuminati is, they discuss a "rags-to-riches" tale from the trench, the New World Screwworm making waves, the standard for leaving pets in a car, advice for anticipatory grief, 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 08:07 Pits and Peaks 18:50 Inside The Shutdown of the Vets 22:00 New World Screwworm FDA Drug Approval 25:41 Tales from the Trenches 28:59 Case Collections 42:13 Something People Should Know About Being A Vet Tech or Veterinarian 46:37 Standards For Dogs in a Car 50:11 Advice For Dream Job... with Problems 57:05 Advice For Anticipatory Grief 01:05:58 Outro
Aug 26, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
The Future of Stem Cell Therapy In Pets w/ Dr. Linda Black
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies welcome Dr. Linda Black, CEO of Gallant, to discuss how stem cells work, the efficacy of stem cell therapy in dogs and cats, the company's goals for the future, 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! Connect with Linda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindablackdvmphd/ Gallant Website: https://www.gallant.com/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 02:15 Dr. Linda Black 03:49 Maintaining Mental Health 07:02 An Overview of Gallant 11:04 Gallant's Use of a Uterus 14:00 What Gallant Does When They Need More Pets 17:00 How Stem Cells Work 21:00 The Potential Candidates For Stem Cell Therapy 24:09 FDA Approval and Side Effects 27:33 Using With Multiple Therapeutics 37:41 The Option of Equine Medicine 39:07 Timeline of Expectations 43:58 Replacing Treatments That Exist Now 45:13 Vaccinations 46:35 Gallant's Biggest Hurdle 50:40 Dr. Linda Black's Journey 57:41 Books We're Reading 01:02:37 The Goal of the Podcast 01:05:53 One Thing Listeners Should Take Away 01:06:50 Outro
Aug 19, 2025 · 57 min
Dog Breeds, Clinic Support & Diagnosing Rare Disorders
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies discuss their favorite and least favorite dog breeds, a curveball of a case, the best way employees can support a clinic's mission, 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 07:36 Pits and Peaks 13:13 Tails From The Trenches 18:55 Case Collections 36:48 Favorite and Least Favorite Dog Breeds 47:26 Best Way To Support A Clinic's Mission 53:09 Releasing VRT Merch 54:29 Diagnosing A Patient With A Bleeding Disorder 56:14 Outro
Aug 12, 2025 · 30 min
What We'd Tell Our Vet School Freshman Self (LAKE EDITION)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this special new episode the ladies record the podcast on... the lake! On the pontoon they discuss what crimes they'd commit and how they'd get away with them (not concerning at all...), an interesting case, advice they would tell their younger selves 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 02:51 Icebreaker #1 05:14 Pits and Peaks 06:34 Icebreaker #2 10:52 Advice To Our Vet School Freshmen Selves 17:08 Case Collections 27:46 Outro
Aug 5, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Vet School Costs, Cat Neuters, and Real-Life Vet Stories
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss older veterinarians changing their methods, the Ohio telemedicine bill, Nevada opening their first veterinary 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 02:27 Pits and Peaks 16:25 Older Veterinarians Changing Their Methods 22:41 Ohio Telemedicine Bill 31:14 Nevada's First Vet School 34:37 Case Collections 49:34 Listener Inquiries 01:02:00 Outro
Jul 29, 2025 · 53 min
Breaking Down The Big Beautiful Bill For Vet School
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies dive deeper into the Big Beautiful Bill (with the help of an impromptu guest) and how it will affect vet school, vet students, and student loans in general. 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 02:17 Icebreakers 07:13 Tails From The Trenches 13:07 Case Collections 22:58 Will Vet School Become Cheaper With The Big Beautiful Bill? 48:01 Our Dream Mobile Clinic 51:38 Outro
Jul 22, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Is Bravecto Quantum The Game-Changer Vets Have Been Waiting For?
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss Bravecto Quantum; the pros, the cons, how it will be used, how pet owners will react, and more. Thank you to Ollie for sponsoring today's episode! Dogs deserve the best, and that means fresh, healthy food. Head to Ollie.com/VRT, tell them all about your dog, and use code VRT to get 60% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! 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 02:50 Pits and Peaks 10:45 Tails from the Trenches 14:55 Case Collections 34:48 Ollie (Ad) 39:18 Listener Inquiries 40:52 Thoughts On Bravecto Quantum 52:05 Learning Opportunities For Someone Starting A Non-Profit 01:01:20 Outro
Jul 15, 2025 · 1 hr
A Conversation With Dr. Emily King (Solo Q&A)
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to our first ever solo episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode Dr. King is answering your questions; her thoughts on Bravecto Quantum, how to afford vet school, cleaning your dog's ears with almond oil, how vet techs can make a veterinarian's day easier, 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 03:16 What To Wear When Job Shadowing 05:33 Leading Up and Down While Owning A Practice With Multiple Children 13:29 Cleaning Your Dog's Ear With Almond Oil 14:25 Affording Vet School 16:22 Do's and Don'ts For New Grads To Be Successful 22:04 The One Thing Dr. King Would Have At Her Urgent Care 23:13 Vet Techs Making DVM's Days Easier 26:50 Thoughts On Bravecto Quantum 28:46 Ethical Dilemmas In Vet Med 31:14 Making A Decision In Specialty 33:24 Selling All-Star Veterinary Clinic To A Corporation 37:02 Dr. King's Dogs and Cats 40:00 Tips On Relaxing and Taking A Break 42:50 Is The Cost Of Vet School Worth It? 46:45 Older Vets Mentality Towards New Grads 51:09 How To Ask A Veterinarian To Shadow Them 52:24 Animal Production 53:00 Cases That Stuck With Dr. King 56:19 Clinics Being Low On Staff But Not Accepting Help 58:29 Outro
Jul 8, 2025 · 57 min
From ICU Nurse To Future Island Vet w/ Lauren Cabrera
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to a special guest episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies are joined by Lauren Cabrera AKA @future.island.vet! They discuss what it's like being a soon-to-be veterinarian on a tiny island, the feeling of seeing 10-15 free roaming dogs on every street, the creativeness of treating patients with little resources, 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! Lauren's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/future.island.vet/ Saipan Humane Society: www.saipanhumanesociety.org Boonie Flight Project: www.boonieflightproject.com Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 03:50 Lauren's Journey 10:24 Saipan Vet Situation 11:27 Starting The Humane Society In Saipan 16:32 Preventative Care For Saipan's Animals 17:39 Growing Diagnostics After Getting A License 18:55 How Does Saipan Get It's Supplies? 19:38 Human Medicine In Saipan 22:15 Tourism In Saipan 23:58 Specializing In Small Animal 25:59 What Made Lauren Want To Go To Vet School 29:10 Vet Techs Being Called Vet Nurses 33:38 The VPA Stuff 41:42 The Setup Of The Clinic 44:10 Making A Difference In Saipan 47:04 Boonie Flight Project 53:10 Thoughts On Those Wanting To Go To Vet School
Jul 1, 2025 · 54 min
Red Flags Vet Professionals Should Know To Spot A Toxic Clinic
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies answer an interesting icebreaker, provide tips and tricks on how to spot a toxic workplace in vet med, brainstorm over feline heartworm cases, 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 03:55 Pits and Peaks 17:56 Icebreaker 22:42 Tails from the Trenches 35:47 Tips On How To Spot A Toxic Workplace Environment 42:55 Feline Heartworm Cases? 47:57 Advice For Getting Into Wildlife Rehab 52:21 Outro
Jun 24, 2025 · 51 min
What Every Aspiring Vet Assistant Should Know
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss another fantastic tale from the trench, the learning curve to becoming a great veterinary assistant, advice for pre-veterinary students who might have a low GPA, 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! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfu TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ame YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywd TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 07:55 Pits and Peaks 16:30 Tails from the Trenches 22:35 Case Collections 42:52 The Vet Assistant Learning Curve 46:50 Advice For Pre-Vets That Have A Low GPA
Jun 17, 2025 · 44 min
Understanding Pet Hospice And Euthanasia In Vet Med
Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss what their chip of choice would be if they were the CEO of a chip company, an uncomfortable (but funny) tale from the trench, diving deeper into the realities of pet hospice and 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! Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfu TikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ame YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywd TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:11 Pits And Peaks 10:38 Icebreaker 18:31 Tails From The Trenches 21:38 Case Collections 36:05 Getting Real About Pet Hospice And Euthanasia 42:20 Outro