Vet Times Podcast

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects a fifth of all dogs aged one year or older, and treatment and ongoing management must be carefully planned and reviewed by vets. To delve into this topic, Ross Allan – clinical director of referrals at Pets'n'Vets Glasgow – joins the Vet Times Podcast. _______________________________ 𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦, 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗦, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Having graduated from the University of Glasgow in 20...

Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jeffery and RVN Sue Badger, who has been in the profession for more than 50 years, join VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to discuss their new book Professionalism and Reflection in Veterinary Nursing. A project more than 10 years in the making, Andrea and Sue hope the book will support the evolution of the professional RVN and equip vet nurses to contribute to t...

A sub-speciality of interventional radiology, interventional oncology is common in human medicine, but is also gaining traction on the veterinary side. To outline this topic, Daniela Murgia, European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS)-recognised specialist in small animal surgery, joins the Vet Times Podcast. _____________________________ 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗜𝗔 𝗗𝗩𝗠, 𝗚𝗣𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁(𝗦𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔), 𝗚𝗣𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁(𝗢𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆),...

A common canine presentation in vet practice, many skin diseases can cause pruritus, and differentials include infection, ectoparasites and hypersensitivity – increasingly to food. Discussing some of this, RCVS and European Board of Veterinary Specialisation-recognised specialist in veterinary dermatology Carly Mason joins this Vet Times Podcast. _________________________________ 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰,...

BSAVA president Alison Speakman and vice-president Carl Gorman join the Vet Times Podcast to look forward to BSAVA Congress 2023, being held from 23-25 March in Manchester. Dr Speakman provides an update on some of the association’s recent activities, and looks forward to what will be the first BSAVA Congress since 2019 to be held as a fully face-to-face event. She also looks at key discussions ta...

More than 20 modules make up the lecture programme for BSAVA Congress 2023, which takes place in Manchester from 23-25 March. Ahead of the event, congress committee chairperson Paul Higgs joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss how the sessions have evolved from last year’s initial event in Manchester and shares his anticipation for the event – including picking out some highlights from the lecture...

VN Happy Hour welcomed three of the biggest names in UK veterinary nursing when the hugely successful live event returned on 23 February 2023. The online event saw a lively discussion around the theme of “Protect the title”, during which our panel explained why it’s so important to protect the “veterinary nurse” title and what this would mean for you as a VN, as well as the profession. More than 1...

Canine hypothyroidism, and the far less common hypoparathyroidism, are fascinating endocrine diseases that provide diagnostic challenges to vets and ongoing management considerations for owners. Small animal internal medicines specialist Laura Bree joins the Vet Times Podcast to delve a little deeper into this subject. 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗩𝗕, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Originally from Galway in Ireland, Laura completed her ve...

RVN and clinical tutor in veterinary nursing at Myerscough College Rachel Pilling has always had a passion for well-being and is a strong advocate in supporting mental health of veterinary professionals. Having always wanted to become a wellness coach, the time never seemed to be right. However, a devastating diagnosis for Rachel paved the way to building a new business to help others look after t...

The inaugural Vet Times Big 6 Live debate, held at the 2023 SPVS Congress in Birmingham, saw senior figures in the sector tackled key issues for the future of veterinary practice, including the “under care” debate, the use of technology in practice, working patterns, ownership and management models. The live debate, hosted by chief reporter Allister Webb, featured RCVS president Melissa Donald, BV...

Neonatal diarrhoea is a common problem found on many cattle farms in the UK and is a major cause of economic losses for farmers, estimated to cost the UK cattle industry around £11million annually. Fencovis® is the most recent addition to the well-established Boehringer Ingelheim cattle vaccine range. It is licensed to prevent calf scour caused by bovine rotavirus and E coli K99, to reduce the inc...

Elbow dysplasia is a cause of lameness in young dogs and osteoarthritis in older ones, with medial compartment disease one step in canine OA progression. Vet Phil Witte joins the Vet Times Podcast this week to discuss the conditions, diagnoses and all the surgical options. 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘, 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣(𝗚𝗦𝗔𝗦) 𝗕𝗦𝗰 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗦(𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 An RCVS specialist in small animal surgery (orthopaedics), Phil has worked...

Lameness is the most costly of all endemic dairy cattle health disorders, and can cause damage to reputations, as well as welfare problems. We probe foot health in this Vet Times Podcast, where vet specialist Owen Atkinson discusses the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board’s Healthy Feet Programme and how and why vets need to be at the heart of lameness team working on farm. ____________...

Treatment fundamentals for wounds should be the same regardless of the severity of diverse causes. In this podcast, small animal specialist Jon Hall joins us to discuss all the important wound care considerations and innovations. _____________________ Jon Hall is a European College of Veterinary Surgeons and RCVS diplomate in small animal surgery. He is a fellow of the RCVS, a senior fellow of the...

In this latest Vet Times Jobs People Match Podcast, Stephanie Sorrell – also known as The Mindful Vet – joins us to talk about her veterinary journey, the challenges she has faced, well-being and issues around burnout. ______________________ 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀) 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗖𝗩𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠-𝗖𝗔 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Stephanie graduated from the RVC and undertook her residency in internal medicine at the University...

Regulatory compliance within the biocides industry has long been a source of confusion. With regulations changing so significantly post-Brexit, it’s easy to lose track of what to look for in a compliant and effective veterinary disinfectant. Here, Anna Williams, senior regulatory manager, and Chris Plummer, head of technical at Byotrol plc, an antimicrobial technology specialist and manufacturer o...

Diabetes mellitus can present more of a challenge in cats due to difficulties handling, investigating and handling the patient, but with the right approach it is possible to return a cat to normal blood glucose levels. In this edition of the Vet Times Podcast, we hear from Kit Sturgess about managing this condition. He has written the article “Diabetes mellitus in cats – a case-based approach”, wh...

Welcome to this latest Vet Times Jobs People Match Podcast, where we’re delighted to be joined by Emily Bridges, graduate programme lead at Vets4Pets. Emily has diversified in her career, and here she takes us through her own journey to help others looking to make a change in the direction of their own working lives. ___________________ 𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗠 𝗕𝗩𝗦 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Emily graduated from the first co...

Chickens are being increasingly kept as pets – and with it comes the likelihood of presentations in practice. So, ahead of her lecture at the London Vet Show, Henrietta Kodilinye‑Sims addresses some of the challenges: from identifying clinical signs to responsible prescribing in line with legislative requirements. Henri also offers some tips for nursing care plans… ___________________ 𝗛𝗘𝗡𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔 𝗞𝗢...

In this week’s podcast we discuss the changing landscape of veterinary medical education, with Prof Stavros Malas and Prof Michael Herrtage from the newly launched School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. Prof Stavros Malas – dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine at University of Nicosia – has expertise in generating transgenic animal models, embryo manipulation, s...

In this Vet Times Podcast, Leanne Dobrowolski joins Paul Imrie to discuss how physiotherapy is growing in importance in management of chronic pain cases, and offers advice on training as a veterinary physiotherapist. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗕𝗥𝗢𝗪𝗢𝗟𝗦𝗞𝗜 𝗠𝗦𝗰𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗘𝗱(𝗠𝗱𝘅), 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗙𝗱𝗦𝗰, 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗟𝟯𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗦𝗔, 𝗠𝗜𝗥𝗩𝗔𝗣, 𝗖𝗖 Leanne has worked in veterinary medicine since 2008 and graduated from No...

This winter marks 10 years since the first cases of cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy – commonly known as Alabama rot – in the UK. Since then, almost 300 cases have been confirmed across 47 UK counties. The disease has a 90% mortality rate. As research into the disease continues, we’re joined by David Walker of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in Hampshire. David is the UK’s foremo...

In this podcast, Gudrun Ravetz, head of workplace engagement at Vets4Pets and Vicky Hill, people director at Vets4Pets, discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace and the support available to veterinary practice teams. Gudrun will discuss her own experience of mental health first aid training, developed in partnership with Talkout, and Vets4Pets’ commitment to having a trained collea...

As fireworks season approaches, RVN Nikki McLeod joins VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to advise on how practices can support pet owners and their pets through this unsettling time and why vet nurses are perfectly placed to do this. ___________________ 𝗡𝗜𝗞𝗞𝗜 𝗠𝗰𝗟𝗘𝗢𝗗, 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀) 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗜𝗦𝗙𝗠 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗡 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗕 Nikki, a self-confessed “crazy cat lady” and “study geek”, has been an RVN since 2000. She is...

Ahead of taking over as BVA president, Malcolm Morley joined us to discuss his priorities for the year ahead – including his theme of investing in people, and how he’s looking forward to leading the association over the next 12 months. Malcolm also previews several sessions at the London Vet Show that tie in with his theme. We also speak to Justine Shotton about her presidency, which has just ende...