The Veterinary Roundtable

The Veterinary Roundtable
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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!

  1. 2d ago

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

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

  2. Oct 27

    Why Non-Rebreather Circuits on Every Patient Is a Safety Problem

    Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Imagine putting a giant dog on the same non-rebreather circuit as a tiny one. A listener’s clinic does exactly that for every patient, and the Veterinary Roundtable hosts break down why it’s a safety problem, from CO2 rebreathing to flow rates, and how to push back on “it doesn’t make a difference.”  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 04:42 Listener Question: non-rebreather circuits on every patient 09:54 Pits, Peaks, & Peculiars 18:31 Vet burnout survey 21:31 Higher-concentration skin infection drug approved for dogs 24:01 Nashville vet who failed the licensing exam repeatedly 26:21 Tales from the Trenches 28:43 Case Collections 38:26 Agree/Disagree 44:12 Listener Inquiry: Advice for a vet student starting clinics 48:00 Outro

  3. Oct 20

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

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

  4. Oct 13

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

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

  5. Oct 6

    What Veterinarians Get Wrong About Prescriptions w/ Dr. Alexandra Prach

    Send us an inquiry through a text message here! Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Dr. Alexandra Prach joins the table to discuss the gaps between veterinary medicine and pharmacy, common prescribing and compounding mistakes, formulation and absorption differences, medication toxicity concerns, DEA and NPI number confusion, the future of veterinary pharmacy, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text or voicemail from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com! 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 The Dosing Lab: https://thedosinglab.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAaeOckocKZz2OnDU7SKvXDL1Zn4s8VajtyrAD0UOo-FODbzC-b9NwS_KPpeN5A_aem_JJTYxsyw7MObihug9NzP3w Timestamps 00:00 Intro 03:00 Dr. Prach's Path to Vet Compounding Pharmacy 06:10 Human vs. Veterinary Prescriptions & Pharmacy Training Gaps 12:45 Compounding Standards, USP Regulations, & PCAB Accreditation 15:55 The Dosing Lab & Common Prescribing Errors 23:45 Formulation Realities 34:35 Compounding Commercial Alternatives & Absorption Differences 41:45 Toxicity Concerns, Vehicle Selection, & Drug Salt Conversions 48:30 Gels, Drops, & Ointments 56:35 Monoclonal Antibodies & Handling Hazardous Medications 01:03:00 Navigating Pharmacist Requests for DEA and NPI Numbers 01:06:10 The Future of Veterinary Pharmacy 01:18:37 Outro

  6. Sep 29

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

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

  7. Sep 22

    The Veterinary-Themed Game Show Episode

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

  8. Sep 15

    Can Your Standard of Care Be TOO High in Veterinary Medicine?

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

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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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  • Creator
    The Veterinary Roundtable
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Veterinary Roundtable
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    The Veterinary Roundtable

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