Under The Fur

In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary nurse Callum Marshall to talk about the reality of life on the frontlines of veterinary care. From shelter medicine and emergency night shifts to unpredictable cases, high-pressure decisions and the chaos that never makes it to the waiting room, Callum shares what it really takes to be a veterinary nurse. A raw, funny and hon...

In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Ben Jacklin, CEO of Medivet UK , to talk about leadership, culture, and the future of veterinary practice. From his journey as an equine vet to leading one of the UK’s major veterinary groups, Ben shares what he has learned about building teams, supporting veterinary professionals, and creating practices where people actually want to st...

In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Claire Balla , a pet owner, former pet shop owner, dog groomer and trainer, to talk about the complicated love that comes with caring for pugs and other brachycephalic breeds. Claire shares her experience of rescuing and loving pugs with chronic health problems, from breathing struggles and mobility issues to eye ulcers, vet bills, dail...

What happens when the dream career you worked so hard for starts breaking you? In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with fellow veterinarian Sarah , founder of Positivity in Practice , to talk honestly about vet school, burnout, mental health, leaving clinical practice, and finding a new purpose in helping veterinary professionals rebuild their confidence and self-trust. Togeth...

In this heartfelt episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Mel for an honest conversation about the love, guilt and grief that can come with caring for an unwell pet. Mel shares Harper’s story, from the first signs of decline to the painful decision to say goodbye. Together, they talk about the emotional and financial weight of pet care, the guilt many owners carry after euthanasia, a...