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...
Why Non-Rebreather Circuits on Every Patient Is a Safety Problem
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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.”
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AI in Veterinary Medicine, Toxic Cat Food & a Goat Story Gone VERY Wrong!
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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!
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Veterinary Care for the Homeless: Breaking Barriers, Building Trust & the Mission Behind Project Street Vet
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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!
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What Veterinarians Get Wrong About Prescriptions w/ Dr. Alexandra Prach
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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!
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Hot Takes on Veterinary Medicine & Knowing When It’s Time to Leave a Clinic
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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!
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The Veterinary-Themed Game Show Episode
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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!
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Can Your Standard of Care Be TOO High in Veterinary Medicine?
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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!
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A Rabid Bat at Purdue, Vet Med Hot Takes & Balancing Vet School With Family
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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, Harrison and Dr. King discuss social media cancel culture in veterinary medicine, a rabid bat getting loose in the dorms at Purdue University, a wildly interesting canine blinking study, and so much more!
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How to Survive Your First Year of Vet School Without Burning Out
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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies introduce a few new segments to the show, discuss a veterinarian in Florida operating on the wrong leg of a patient, how to not burn out in your first year of vet school, and so much more!
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Attacked by a Dog at Work: Did This Vet Clinic Fail Its Employee?
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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies recap The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE 2026, provide feedback on the UK price transparency, bring attention to AVMF scholarships, discuss how a clinic should not handle a dog bite incident, and more!
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Can We Trust AI in Veterinary Diagnostics? w/ Dr. Jordan Towns
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Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! This week, the ladies are joined by the multitalented Dr. Jordan Towns... and she’s done a little bit of everything. The conversation dives into the rapidly evolving world of AI in veterinary medicine, including the risks of putting too much trust in AI-generated lab results, how AI and machine learning actually interpret cytology slides, and why these tools are best used as an assistant... not a replacement for veterinary professionals. Dr. Towns shares her incredible journey as a...
What Veterinarians Need To Know About The Adequan Recall
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Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, the ladies break down the Adequan recall, discuss a potential ban on non-competes, a sudden rise in employee fraud in veterinary practices and so much more!
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Everything Veterinarians Need to Know About IVDD, PLDA, and Canine Spinal Surgery w/ Dr. Danielle Dugat
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Welcome to a very special episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode, we welcome Danielle Dugat, DVM, MS, DACVS to pick her brain about orthopedics and neurosurgery in veterinary medicine while also deeply discussing one of her passions, Percutaneous Laser Disk Ablation (PLDA). This is an episode you DO NOT want to miss!
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Do Pets Have Souls? Exploring Faith, Vet Med, and Pet Loss
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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!
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The Biggest Red Flags to Watch Before Accepting a Job at a Veterinary Clinic
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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!
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Brain Ballooning in Dogs: Recognizing and Managing Increased Intracranial Pressure
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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!
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Texas Screwworm Outbreak, Rabies Rules & AI in Veterinary Medicine
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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!
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Should Veterinary Clinics Use Remote Anesthesiologists?
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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!
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The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 6)
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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.
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Financial Freedom for Veterinarians: How to Build Wealth Beyond Your Paycheck w/ Jerry Vaughn
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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!
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Fixing Vet Anesthesia, Dentistry & The Workflows Burning Out Your Team w/ Danielle Heberle, CVT
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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!
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The Rabies Test That Ended a Vet Career Before It Started
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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!
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The Emergency Veterinary Experience w/ Dr. Carin Beene
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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!
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Announcing The Veterinary Roundtable LIVE at WVC Nashville 2026
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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.
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Why HomewardVet Failed and What It Means for Veterinary Medicine
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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!
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The Growing Concern Around Hantavirus and Household Pets
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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!
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What Happened to DVMoms and Why the Community Is Breaking Down
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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!
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How RVTs Can Handle Team Tension in High-Stress ER Settings
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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!
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Rectal vs Ear Thermometers? Vet Debates, ER Drama & Dog Bite Safety
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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!
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Chewy Acquires Modern Animal: What This Means for the Future of Veterinary Care
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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!
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The Infamous Dog Bladder Stones Surgery Tale
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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!
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The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 5)
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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!
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
08:26 Pits and Peaks
14:45 Tales f...
Veterinarians Sound Alarm on Unregulated Dog Allergy Drugs
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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!
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How New Federal Loan Limits Could Affect Veterinary Students
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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!
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The Veterinary Icebreaker Episode
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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.
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The Future of Veterinary Dentistry w/ Mary Berg
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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.
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The Veterinary Roundtable Mailbag (Part 4)
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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!
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When Incentive Pay Crosses an Ethical Line in Vet Medicine
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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!
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A Roadmap for Vet Techs Returning After Years Away
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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!
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How To Recognize Cognitive Dysfunction in Senior Dogs
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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!
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