So You Want To Be a Vet?

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss our top tips for how to write your veterinary personal statement! This can be really tricky so tune in for our advice on things to avoid but also things to definitely include! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a brand ne...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss what goes in dentistry at a first opinion small animal vet practice! Some points we covered: - Why vet dentistry is so important in first opinion practice? - Busting some dentistry myths - is my pet in pain if it is still eating? - Step by step of what happens in a gene...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss a mysterious, not so easy to diagnose condition - Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a.k.a. a mutated coronavirus! We discuss this virus in the context of poor Keith (Dr. May's cat) pov, hopefully you'll find it engaging and informative! We also recommend list...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Dr James Taylor, the president of Vet Mentor! We spoke to Dr James all about why he wanted to become a vet, his time through vet school, his career path since graduating and his current job now! If you're keen to learn about more ways you can use your veterinary degree, this...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Liz Barton. Listen in as she tells us about her fascinating journey as a vet involving mixed practice, locum work, non-clinical practice and more! This episode discusses topics such as the future of veterinary medicine, dealing with burn out, and the different job options as a ve...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss veterinary corporatisation with Dr Rhian Littlehales! Some points we covered: - what is veterinary corporatisation? - why has there been such a big increase in the amount of corporate veterinary practices? - what are the advantages of veterinary corporates? - are they any disad...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss ophthalmology, work experience and interest in specialties. Listen as we delve into the interesting connection between cataracts and diabetes in our companion animals. We hope you enjoyed this episode and give us a review & comment about what you thought about it, we'd LOVE to hear from you! Thinki...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat to our special guest Tia about 4th year of vet school at the University of Surrey! Listen in to hear about getting clinical experience in fourth year, intercalation, and advice about starting vet school. Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte is getting her turn on the hot seat and talking all about 3rd year of vet school and her time at the RVC. Tune in to hear some great advice about dealing with vet school and believing in yourself! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Parisha, who is a second year student at Bristol University. Tune in for discussions about Bristol, retaking a year, and the jump between first and second year! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a brand new FREE se...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Jess, who is a first year student at Harper & Keele. Listen in for tips about first year and how H&K teach their vet degree. Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a brand new FREE series from Vet Mentor! Join v...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Ella, who is a first year student at the Royal Veterinary College, on the graduate programme. Learn all about her experiences of her previous degree, as well as how she finding the Veterinary Medicine course.  Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no furthe...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte, Verity and Dr May sit down with Sara Mooney RVN CertVNECC VTS (ECC) calling all the way from Melbourne, Australia to discuss all things vet nursing, emergency veterinary education and the secret to getting the most out of your work experience! If you're an aspiring student unsure about being a vet or vet...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss feline pancytopenia, the important role of the veterinary profession in the control of this outbreak and a little bit about the science behind the disease. Some points we covered: - what is feline pancytopenia? - clinical signs - diagnostic methods and treatment  - the eff...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte and Verity travelled all the way to Cambridge to record the first live, in-person podcast we have ever made! Dr Jonathan Hughes kindly invited us to his office at VetCT to record a very exciting episode all about teleradiology and his busy life working in a hospital and remotely. Want to hear all about spe...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give a run through of how to answer an ethical question at interview! This follows on from our last episode where we told you all about the key things to remember when thinking about ethics, here we are putting them into practice for you! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no furt...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give some tips on answering those tricky ethical questions. Listen in and learn about ethical frameworks and what to consider when in interview, then tune in to the next episode to practice your new skills with a scenario! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about your weaknesses at interview! This is something that commonly comes up during interviews and can be a very difficult question to answer, so tune in for our advice to make it much easier for you! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You W...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we welcome in 2023 with a discussion about how to set some SMART resolutions! If you read this then head on over to our instagram and comment your new year's resolution (make sure share the good vibes by replying to another comment!) Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no furt...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk all about extracurriculars. From sports teams to playing an instrument we talk about the importance of hobbies and how they can enhance your vet school application! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’, a brand new FREE series from Vet...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss bird flu (avian influenza), the important role of vets in this disease and a little bit about the science behind the transmission process of bird flu and how safety measures have been put in place to reduce the bird flu outbreaks. Some points we covered: - what is bird flu? - w...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss what a good vet looks like! This is something that commonly comes up during interviews and also will give you a really strong understanding of the key skills you need to develop to succeed as a vet student.  Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You W...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about all your work experience in your vet school interviews! This is a topic many applicants find difficult to structure and in this episode we give you lots of advice so that you can show the admissions team all that you have learnt. Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to st...

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the common interview question 'Why do you want to be a vet?'. This is something many applicants worry about and find difficult to answer and in this episode we give you lots of advice so that you can answer it to the best of your ability! Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look...

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat about the UCAS personal statement. If you're wondering what the personal statement is, what you should expect, what is expected of you, how to start writing yours, and how to access support then you've come to the right place!  Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further t...