FIVP Practice Matters

In these challenging times in veterinary practice with investigations, client expectations and so on, how easy or difficult is it to maintain a healthy practice culture? Come to that, what IS practice culture? Ian Wolstenholme chats with DR DAVE NICOL who has been a vet for more than 25 years and headed up two multi-doctor teams on two continents. He's an author, broadcaster and currently runs...

In this edition Ian chats with America's pet advocate, author and industry leader (as well as ironman triathlete!) DR ERNIE WARD about how our veterinary colleagues across the 'pond have tackled similar issues to that of the current CMA investigation in the UK. How has it impacted on U.S. veterinary teams and what we learn from their experiences?

In this episode Ian Wolstenholme talks with vet and entrepreneur KATIE FORD about how practices might like to consider collaborating with their local radio station to broadcast pet healthcare information and reach new audiences as part of their strategic marketing. To find out about your local community broadcaster visit http://static.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/html/radio-stations/communit...

In this episode we chat with the President of BVA - Dr ANNA JUDSON - about the launch of their Great Workplaces Accreditation that helps to build a thriving workforce by recognising and rewarding positive workplace culture in both clinical and non-clinical veterinary workplaces. We also speak with GARY KELLY from Warren House Veterinary Centre about their recent success of being awarded UK Vets of...

In this bonus edition, Ian Wolstenholme visits the recent BVA Live event at the NEC in Birmingham and chats with VICKY and ALAN ROBINSON from Vet Dynamics MICHAEL LAZARIS from Vets on the Common RACHEL SIMMONDS from Edhen Vets CHLOE from Vet Yogi HELEN SILVER-McMAHON from Being Human MALCOLM MORLEY from BVA

In this episode LYNDSAY HUGHES celebrates the way in which veterinary nurses, student nurses and others in the vital clinical support teams are contributing to her BVNA presidential year theme of progression and encourages nurses to complete the VN profession survey which can be found here VN Profession Survey (bvna.org.uk)

In this episode LISA EARDLEY, Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre Manager in Manchester talks about the latest initiatives of the Dogs Trust, including the National Dog Survey and Dog Friendly Vet Clinics. You can complete the survey here: National Dog Survey: UK's Largest Dog Survey | Dogs Trust

In this episode KAT CHASE, Client and Marketing Manager of House and Jackson Veterinary Hospital chats with Ian Wolstenholme about their recent success as the Pet Plan Practice of the Year and how they have celebrated the win. For more details visit https://www.petplanvet.co.uk/veterinary-practice-insurance/veterinary-awards/

FIVP: Practice Matters is a new bi-weekly podcast designed to foster collaboration, spark insightful discussions and celebrate the ingenuity thriving within independent veterinary practices. With episodes set for a 10-minute format, it’s the perfect companion for a walk with your dog or on the commute to work. Practice Matters is set to amplify the voices and experiences of those on the front line...