267 - A Comedian Walks Into An Emergency Room

Dr. Matt Asciutto explores the power of comedy in veterinary medicine as he applies the "yes, and" principle from his improv comedy background to enhance client and team interactions. Dr. Roark shares how humor has shaped his approach to the profession. Together, they discuss how comedy can bring light to even the darkest moments in veterinary practice, ultimately making them more effective veterinarians. Join them on this episode of the Cone of Shame podcast as they share laughs and insights in a conversation filled with humor and heart. LINKS: Matt Asciutto Website: www.MattAsciutto.com Podcast: www.thegreatestprofession.com Related Article: https://drandyroark.com/the-open-mic/ Leadership Essentials Certificate: https://unchartedvet.com/certificates/ Uncharted Podcast: https://unchartedvet.com/uncharted-veterinary-podcast/ Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Matt Asciutto spent many years performing improv comedy, designing polymers, and teaching MCAT for Kaplan before pursuing an incredibly sensible career in veterinary medicine. A 2017 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at The University of Tennessee, Dr. Asciutto has been working as a full-time emergency relief veterinarian since 2018, working for over 35 hospitals and traveling across 6 states to get there. When he isn't working, Matt can be found making good use of his National Parks Annual Pass, incessantly bothering his fiancé with opinions about everything, and collecting an unreasonable number of guitars and surfboards. These days he spends far too much time attempting to start a de novo practice in Fort Collins, CO, editing his upcoming book, or endlessly droning on about his podcast: The Greatest Profession.