The Animal Specialists

Veterinary Mastery: Rewiring for Impact and Leadership   In this episode,  Julie Rosser (EBVS)  sits down with  Fernanda Lind , CEO & founder of  Rewired Global  and of  Wired To Win  podcast, to explore the intersection of  neuroscience, high performance, and veterinary leadership . Fernanda brings her unique perspective from the worlds of high-stakes performing arts and managing billions in...

What does it actually mean to be a veterinary specialist? Not the letters after your name or the diploma on the wall — but the real value you bring when a case is complex, the path is unclear, and someone needs direction. In this episode, EBVS Director of Education Mark Bowen and CEO Julie Rosser explore what defines specialist expertise, how the profession can move from seeking recognition to cla...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mathijs Theelen , a specialist in equine internal medicine at Utrecht University, to discuss the high-stakes world of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and translational medicine . We also explore the cutting-edge collaboration between Utrecht’s veterinary and human hospitals, where Mathijs is helping to validate a new sepsis diagnostic test in foals that could s...

In this episode, Alice Diana from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) explores her newfound interest about how veterinary specialization is evolving through more flexible residency programs and self-directed learning. Together our host, Julie, and Alice discuss the growing importance of non-clinical career paths in policy, public health, and leadership, and the need for greater diversi...

An insightful discussion with Mark Bowen, an expert in veterinary sports medicine: Mark shares his passion for enhancing the health and welfare of horses, stressing the critical nature of thorough diagnostics to prevent cardiac and infectious incidents. In this episode, we dive into the exciting advancements in equine veterinary medicine, including the integration of  AI in ECG monitoring . This r...

In this episode of The Animal Specialists , we step into the boots of Iris Kolkman , a bovine specialist navigating the unique challenges of farm life. From balancing work and family to building trust with farmers in a traditionally male-dominated space, we explore what it takes to thrive in the field. The conversation also highlights the importance of preventive care and animal welfare—and how em...

Wait - what IS a veterinary specialist anyway? And why might I want to know about them? What's in it for me - really? More than you might think, even if you don't own any animals! This episode is super quick and offers insight into how new cutting edge treatments are sometimes developed in veterinary medicine for human use; how we are "your vet's vet" - a.k.a. who they call w...

What stories are we here to explore? Listen in and discover the true value of veterinary specialists...

⁠⁠Register and join us at the EBVS Congress ⁠⁠ in Belgrade on April 4 for a workshop on wellbeing! In the special joint podcast episode from EBVS & FVE , discover how shame and mental health challenges in veterinary medicine extend far beyond conversations around welfare and euthanasia - and, what we can do to address and improve it. Special thanks to guest and FVE Vice President, Jane Clark !...

Questions? ⁠Register and join us at the EBVS Congress ⁠ this April 2-4! (find the transcript here ) In this episode: What are "diplomates" in veterinary specialisation? What does it mean to be a veterinary specialist? What training is involved? What do veterinary specialists bring to the public? Why does recognition matter? ...And so much more in this jam-packed episode with Antonio Cruz...

Our CEO Dr. Julie Rosser's candid conversation with equine internal medicine specialist Verena Zehetner about private practice in veterinary medicine. How to start your own business, and why charging for your services is both necessary and sometimes, controversial... We dive into a lot of current hot topics so join us - no subject is off limits in this candid exploration of veterinary specialisati...

EBVS Podcast: Veterinary Insights, Anytime, Anywhere In our first episode, Emma Strous, Diplomate ECBHM, dives into the fascinating world of veterinary specialisation and Bovine Health Management.