The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast

The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast

The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast is for veterinary professionals who want to ace the tough parts of practice that happen daily but don't get discussed. We'll cover topics like how to manage workplace conflict, take exceptional care of pets and people, convince pet owners to follow your advice, have difficult money conversations, survive toxic co-workers and much more. If you want to up your communication, efficiency, management, or marketing skills so you can get more success and enjoyment from your career, then this is the podcast for you!

Episodes

July 2, 2025 21 mins

When you're running a veterinary practice, especially a mobile or specialty service, one challenge is almost guaranteed to show up at your front desk: price shoppers. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Maria Pirita tackle the nuanced topic of how to train your client service representative (CSR) to handle pricing conversations with confidence, professionalism, and compassion. This episode is pac...

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What do you do when a lead technician is silently drowning, and no matter how many times you offer help, they won’t take your hand? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss tackle a deeply familiar challenge: supporting veterinary technicians who are struggling, especially when they won’t open up about what’s really going on. This episode is a must-listen for any veterinary leader grapp...

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June 18, 2025 18 mins

What do you do when you're promoted, unsupported, and then demoted? That’s the raw question tackled by Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss in this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast. In veterinary medicine, leadership failure can feel deeply personal, especially when it looks like a promotion followed by radio silence and eventual disappointment. This episode dives into what it means to be set up to fail in leadership, how t...

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Veterinary clinics are evolving and so are the people leading them. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Maria Pirita take on a deceptively simple mailbag question: “Non-medically trained practice manager?” It sparks a deep dive into one of the profession’s biggest shifts, the rise of the non-medical practice manager and the new dynamics of clinic leadership. From breaking down the growing divide ...

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June 4, 2025 26 mins

What do you do when your team is great on paper, skilled, kind, even gets along well, but when things get busy, the plan collapses and everyone starts freelancing? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss tackle a leadership scenario that’s as frustrating as it is familiar: what to do when the team keeps going rogue. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Why won’t they just follow t...

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Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Anthony Pierlioni, VP of the Turtle Room and Manager of Training & Facilitation at VCA, to talk about his book, Veterinary Leadership Through Fresh Eyes. This heartfelt, candid conversation offers fresh insight into veterinary leadership from someone who took the long road to management, bringing empathy, emotional intelligence, and a social worker’s mindset into the veterinary world. Whether you’r...

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May 21, 2025 20 mins

Is your boss the reason morale is low and turnover is high? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, hosts Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss unpack a heartbreaking mailbag letter from a veterinary practice manager stuck in a toxic situation. The letter details an emotionally draining reality: a practice owner whose yelling, micromanagement, and disparaging gossip have left the team completely demoralized. If you’re faci...

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May 14, 2025 20 mins

In this episode Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss respond to a mailbag letter about a sensitive workplace issue: management silencing employees. What happens when team members are told not to express emotions, especially when they’re feeling overwhelmed by clients or coworkers? With heart, humor, and unflinching honesty, Andy and Stephanie dive into the philosophical, emotional, and tactical layers of ...

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In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Roy Jain, Chief Operating Officer of Blue River Pet Care, to explore how veterinary practice operations can be scaled across 210 hospitals without losing what makes each clinic special. If you're a veterinary practice owner who's ever thought about selling your clinic, or simply scaling your operations more effectively, this episode is packed with wi...

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April 30, 2025 17 mins

In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Maria Pirita unpack a tricky, heartfelt mailbag letter from a practice manager stuck between supporting her aspiring technicians and honoring the clinic’s limitations. The episode offers practical leadership strategies to communicate a “no” with empathy, inspire continued growth, and thoughtfully advocate for veterinary technician school support—even when fundi...

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April 23, 2025 21 mins

What do you do when your veterinary technician schedule falls apart only weeks into opening your dream clinic? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive into a real mailbag question from a new practice owner facing an all-too-relatable scenario: a small team, a clear plan, and suddenly—schedule drama. This episode unpacks the leadership insights, mindset strategies, and practical st...

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Veterinary leaders often find themselves stuck in a frustrating loop: despite good staffing, experienced employees, and decent workflows, the team simply isn’t moving. Everything feels like it requires a push—someone to give orders, manage every detail, and constantly follow up. The root concern? A lack of training initiative. In this episode of The Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, hosts Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive deep int...

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In this crossover episode of the Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast and Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dr. Kate Boatright to unpack the confidence crisis many new veterinarians face—and how a spectrum of care mindset can shift the game entirely. With Dr. Boatright speaking at the upcoming Uncharted Medical Director Summit, this conversation is a must-hear for anyone leading, mentoring, or coaching veterin...

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April 2, 2025 16 mins

Coaching through insecurity is one of the most challenging aspects of veterinary leadership. When a team member struggles with confidence, frustration, or toxic workplace baggage, it can feel impossible to guide them toward growth without creating conflict. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss answer a listener’s mailbag question: How do you mentor or coach someone through severe in...

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Some clients require extra attention, but where do you draw the line? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive into a real-life dilemma from a veterinarian facing pushback for prioritizing a demanding client. Should veterinarians go the extra mile for clients they’ve built strong relationships with? Or does this undermine team trust and set unrealistic expectations? Let’s get into ...

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March 19, 2025 25 mins

Veterinary professionals strive to provide the highest quality care for their patients, but maintaining that standard can be challenging, especially in the face of financial concerns, evolving client expectations, and team-wide habits. When medical quality starts to slip, it often isn’t due to negligence or bad intentions. Instead, it’s a gradual shift, shaped by daily pressures and the desire to accommodate clients. In this episod...

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When it comes to veterinary leadership, it’s easy to get lost in the numbers—production, revenue, and efficiency metrics often take center stage. But are we truly measuring what matters? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Stephanie Goss is joined by Dr. Phil Richmond to discuss a different approach: prioritizing people metrics alongside business success. They explore how investing in team well-being leads to bette...

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Ever feel like your veterinary team is stuck in a cycle of nitpicking negativity? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss dive into a listener's dilemma: how to help a team that only sees each other’s weaknesses rather than strengths. The truth is, this pattern isn’t just a veterinary industry issue—it’s a human issue. When stress runs high, people focus on what’s wro...

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February 26, 2025 37 mins

An associate DVM has the chance to buy 40% of their practice, but with a husband-and-wife ownership team, leadership struggles, and a toxic team dynamic, is it the right move? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark and Stephanie Goss break down the risks and rewards of minority ownership in a veterinary practice—from decision-making power (or lack of it) to financial pitfalls and the legal must-haves be...

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Selling a veterinary practice is a huge decision—one that comes with financial, emotional, and cultural implications. For many veterinarians, their practice is more than just a business; it’s a legacy they’ve built over decades. But can you sell your practice while ensuring your team, clients, and values remain intact? In this episode of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast, Dr. Andy Roark sits down with Dan Blumenthal, CEO and co-foun...

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