VETchat by The Webinar Vet

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Emma Short, Senior Nutritionist at Baileys Horse Feeds. In this episode, Anthony and Emma discuss who Baileys Horse Feeds are and everything they are doing as a company. Emma shares information on how they produce their food on-site with their own mill, the benefits of production all being in one place, and her career to date. They also talk about the...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Carri Westgarth, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in Human-Animal Interaction at the University of Liverpool. In this episode, Anthony and Carri discuss dog bites. Carri explains her career to date and how DAVE (Dog Assisted Virtual Environment) the virtual Labrador is helping to teach behaviour. Anthony asks about the different myths around dog bites a...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Jo Keeler, Managing Director of Belbin Ltd. In this episode, Kathryn and Jo talk about managing teams. Jo shares advice on how a manager can choose the best candidate for the position they want to fill, tips on how to manage a team in a stressful environment...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Gillian Davidson, Founder of Green Place Social and Veterinary Nurse. In this episode, Anthony and Gillian discuss the magnificent world of social media! They open by discussing the rapid digitalisation of the world, and how the pandemic accelerated this. Gillian shares all sorts of tips on how to use social media to advertise your vet practice, inclu...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat are Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health and Margo Mosher, Global Sustainability Director for Mars Veterinary Health. In this episode, Anthony, Ian and Margo discuss antibiotic stewardship. They talk about how the entire lifecycle of antibiotics has an environmental impact and how managing their production...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Peter Vogel, Director Of Business Development at Otter Energy, a solar energy company in Ontario, Canada. In this episode, Anthony and Peter talk about solar panels and why you should install them in your vet practice. Peter gives an introduction to himself and the company. They discuss whether Canada is facing similar energy problems as the UK, and t...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Tasha Walsh, a relationally trained Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor and founder of Seen and Heard Therapy. In this episode, Kathryn and Tasha talk about ASC and ADHD in women. Tasha shares a bit of her background and what made her want to start working in...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Martin Whitehead, Clinical Director and Veterinary Surgeon at Chipping Norton Veterinary Hospital. In this episode, Anthony and Martin talk all about feline hyperthyroidism. Martin shares his career so to date, the etiology of the disease, and why he thinks it is becoming more common. They discuss which cases may be harder to diagnose and the differen...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat is Sarah Heath, Veterinary Specialist in Behavioural Medicine. In this episode, Anthony and Sarah discuss veterinary behavioural medicine. Sarah explains how we should consider emotional and cognitive health alongside physical health, and defines what she means by these terms. They discuss how to lessen the association of pain and the vet practice, wheth...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Ian Wright, Veterinary Surgeon and Parasitologist at the Mount Veterinary Practice, Fleetwood. In this episode, Anthony and Ian discuss a whole lot of parasitology! They talk about Animal Health Certificates; what they are, what is needed for them, and their benefits and drawbacks. Anthony asks Ian for his opinion on the government removing the com...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Libby Kemkaran-Thompson, Neurocoach and creator of Tame Your Brain. In this episode, Kathryn and Libby talk about how to get your brain into flow and how to be the best version of yourself. Libby shares some background on herself and the turning point that c...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Juliet Davenport. Founder of Good Energy and Author of 'The Green Start-Up: Make Your Business Better For The Planet'. In this episode, Anthony and Juliet discuss her new book and what people can expect from it. Juliet shares how she started good energy, including her work on changing the regulations for exporting energy to the national grid. They...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Dr Sarah Machell, Medical Director at Vetster, a veterinary telemedicine provider. In this episode, Anthony and Sarah discuss who Vetster are and how the company was founded. Sarah shares some insight on her career background and discusses how technology progression has helped us in the profession. Sarah tells of how people are enjoying the Vetster...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Fergus Allerton, European Veterinary Specialist in Small Animal Internal Medicine and Ian Battersby, Responsible Pharmaceutical Stewardship Lead for Mars Veterinary Health. In this episode Anthony, Fergus and Ian talk all about antibiotics ahead of the antibiotic amnesty campaign running in the UK through the month of November. They explain both of...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Clare-Louise Knox, business psychologist and founder of See Her Thrive. To mark national menopause awareness day, Kathryn and Clare talk all about perimenopause and menopause. They discuss the difference between the two, what age you can actually start seein...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Camilla Edwards, Founder and Managing Director at First Opinion Veterinary Ultrasound (FOVU). In this episode, Anthony and Camilla discuss Camilla's career so far and how she set up FOVU, including developing her online courses. Camilla shares how you can use their website quiz to find the best ultrasound equipment for you, how she has standardised...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Sean Wensley, Senior Vet at the UK veterinary charity the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) and Author of the book 'Through A Vet's Eyes: How We Can All Choose a Better Life for Animals'. In this episode, Anthony and Sean talk about the great new release 'Through A Vet's Eyes: How We Can All Choose a Better Life for Animals', a book where...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Sergio Silvetti, Veterinary Surgeon at Rutland House Referrals. In this episode, Anthony and Sergio discuss one of Sergio's recent cases, Eddie the tortoise. Eddie had unfortunately escaped his enclosure one night and his owners found him outside the next morning with serious injuries to his front legs. Sergio explains what steps he took with this...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Amelia Sherwood, Veterinary Nurse. In this episode, Kathryn and Amelia talk about IVF and how to manage conversations around this in practice. Amelia talks us through her own personal fertility journey including when they decided they needed medical assistan...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Dr Fabiola Quesada, Founder & Executive Director Wildlife Conservation Medicine Foundation & CEO Wild Spirit. In this episode, Anthony and Fabiola discuss wildlife conservation, natural resource over-use and the importance of protecting natural areas and wildlife. Fabiola talks us through her conservation courses for veterinary professional...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Silvia Janska, Equine veterinarian, Co-Founder of Flexee, Consultant at Innovating and much more. In this episode, Kathryn and Silvia talk all about hybrid veterinary roles. Silvia talks us through the different jobs she works on, how she got into her variou...

Joining Anthony for today's episode of VETchat is Emma Keeble, DVREP Senior Lecturer and Vet Clinician, and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. In this episode, Anthony and Emma chat all about Emma's background and career to date, including how she was inspired to become a zoo vet, working at Edinburgh Zoo. Emma talks all about interesting and unusual wildlife cases, including...

This VETChat episode is part of our series on supporting and empowering women in veterinary, hosted by Kathryn Bell. Joining Kathryn today is Kel O'Neill, an Integrative Counsellor / Therapist and Educator with a special interest in the area of Eating Disorders. In this episode, Kathryn and Kel talk about the topic of eating disorders. Kel shares her expert knowledge on what they are, how many peo...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Sean McCormack, Head Vet and Manager, Veterinary Affairs at tails.com and Founder and Chair of Ealing Wildlife Group. In this episode, Anthony and Sean discuss Sean's career journey, including what inspired him to become a vet and why he decided to stop working in clinical settings. Sean shares his journey up to COP26 on a sailboat...

Joining Anthony for this episode of VETchat by The Webinar Vet is Lior Kuyer, CEO and co-founder of SignalPET. SignalPET’s advanced technology utilizes machine learning and artificial intelligence to assess radiographs in real-time for normals and abnormals on 50+ radiographic tests. You take x-rays. Your images instantly get reviewed by SignalPET's AI. And you get instant test results in addition...