{"podcast":{"title":"The Cone of Shame Veterinary Podcast","slug":"the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328","podcast_index_feed_id":1191328,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-cone-of-shame/","website_url":"http://DrAndyRoark.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0a04bf2e-d920-4686-9e40-c13d07c8920b/3832093-1731682037.jpg","author":"Dr. Andy Roark","episode_count":410,"summary":"The Cone of Shame Podcast is the podcast all about life in Veterinary Medicine. Dr Andy Roark covers medical related topics with help from experts in the veterinary industry.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:17:24.414623+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328"},"episode":{"title":"381 - New Mother, Same Tech? How to Support Pregnancy and Parental Leave","slug":"381-new-mother-same-tech-how-to-support-pregnancy-and-parental-leave","published_at":"2026-02-19T04:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/381-new-mother-same-tech-how-to-support-pregnancy-and-parental-leave","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328","url":"https://the-cone-of-shame.captivate.fm/episode/381-new-mother-same-tech-how-to-support-pregnancy-and-parental-leave","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fea86a4e-e1a1-4771-935e-b977830caff1.mp3","summary":"Dr. Emily Singler, VMD, jumps right in with a question every practice owner should be asking, are we truly supporting our people through pregnancy and parental leave, or just hoping it works out? In this episode, she and Dr. Andy Roark unpack how smart veterinary parental leave planning, thoughtful postpartum support, and clear communication help protect team morale, reduce resentment, and keep great people in veterinary medicine long term. You will walk away with practical ideas for accommodations, keeping in touch during leave, and making the return to work feel supportive for both new parents and the rest of the veterinary team. This conversation is really about building a healthier veterinary team culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and excited to stay in the profession. Gang, let’s get into this episode! https://www.emilysinglervmd.com https://www.instagram.com/emilysinglervmd Pregnancy & Postpartum Considerations for Veterinary Teams on Amazon Dr. Know-It-All Card Game Dr. Andy Roark Charming the Angry Client Team Training Course Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Emily Singler is a 2001 graduate of Penn State University and a 2005 graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Her career in veterinary medicine has included experience in shelter medicine, private practice, mobile practice, relief work, mentoring veterinary students, and veterinary writing. She is a mom of four kids and 1 dog. Dr. Singler is the author of Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations for the Veterinary Team , published by CRC Press in 2023. Her book was written to provide information and insight for veterinary professionals as they navigate their transition into working parenthood and as a…","meta_description":"Dr. Emily Singler, VMD, jumps right in with a question every practice owner should be asking, are we truly supporting our people through pregnancy and par…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2266,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/episodes/381-new-mother-same-tech-how-to-support-pregnancy-and-parental-leave/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cone-of-shame-veterinary-podcast-1191328/381-new-mother-same-tech-how-to-support-pregnancy-and-parental-leave.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}