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We’re so thrilled to have Robyn Lowe join us on this episode of the podcast. Robyn is a powerhouse of compassion, communication, and clinical excellence; a Registered Veterinary Nurse with advanced diplomas in surgery, medicine, and anaesthesia, and a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and wellbeing in the veterinary profession. In this episode, we talk about the many hats Robyn wears, fro...

For today's clinical discussion, we’re joined once again by Dr. Sean McCormack, veterinarian, conservationist, media presenter, and passionate advocate for both animal health and environmental sustainability.   This time, we turn our attention to a topic that sparks a lot of debate in the veterinary world: raw feeding. Is it better for pets? What are the risks? And how should clinicians approach t...

We’re so thrilled to have Dr. Sean McCormack join us on this episode of the podcast. We talk about his amazing career, from working in windowless rooms to finally “opening that window” as his path evolved from zoo vet to garden designer.   Sean shares stories about roses, rainbows, flora and fauna, David Attenborough, and everything in between. It’s a warm, engaging chat that shows his passion for...

In this week’s clinical segment, we’re joined once again by Amelia Sherwood RVN, a highly experienced veterinary nurse and educator with a special interest in wound management. Together, we explore the evidence behind one of the most interesting treatments in both human and veterinary medicine: honey.   We begin by asking the big question; does honey really “heal all wounds,” and is there strong v...

In this special Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Amelia Sherwood RVN, a passionate veterinary nurse, educator, and advocate for nurse progression and support. Amelia began her nursing career in 2008 and has since held a variety of roles across clinical practice, education, industry, and leadership.   From her early days in primary care and examining...

We’re switching things up in 2025 with a slightly different format. You’ll still get all the great conversations with inspiring people across the veterinary profession, but we’re also introducing shorter, standalone clinical segments to focus on key topics.   This week, we’re tackling a common clinical question: Should I use prazosin in my blocked cats?   To help us break it down, Dr. Sam Taylor,...

In this week’s episode, we are absolutely delighted to be joined by the brilliant Dr. Sam Taylor, one of the leading voices in feline medicine today.   From her early days at the Royal Veterinary College, through her European Diploma in Veterinary Internal Medicine, to becoming an RCVS Recognized Specialist in Feline Medicine, Sam has been at the forefront of advancing veterinary care for cats. As...

Hello everyone! We’re switching things up in 2025 with a slightly different format. You’ll still get all the great conversations with inspiring people across the veterinary profession, but we’re also introducing shorter, standalone clinical segments to focus on key topics.   This week, we’re taking a closer look at diagnosing leptospirosis in dogs—a zoonotic disease that requires accurate diagnosi...

In this week’s episode, we’re absolutely thrilled to be joined by the legendary Jasmin Paris, MBE - a British ultrarunner, fell running champion, and all-around inspiration. Jasmin’s achievements are the stuff of legend, from smashing records in some of the world’s most grueling races to becoming the first woman ever to complete the Barkley Marathons in 2024.   Jasmin shares her fascinating journe...

In this week's episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Jess Moore-Jones, a vet with an unconventional career path and a passion for transforming veterinary practice cultures. Jess is the founder of Unleashed Coaching and Consulting, where she helps vet clinics build resilient teams and thriving workplaces. She shares her inspiring journey, from leading teams in animal shelters and zoo...

In this week's episode, we have an important conversation with the amazing Dr. Sarah Keir, a small animal vet with an impressive clinical career in veterinary medicine. Sarah shares her journey, including the challenges she faced and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. We also chat about how the veterinary field is changing and how you can build a fulfilling career, even if it doesn't go exa...

Join us for an engaging discussion with Emma, a qualified veterinarian from Bristol University and a familiar face from BBC1's "Vets in Practice." Emma shares her journey and passion for animal welfare, campaigning on various issues from hunting with dogs to pedigree animal health. Her drive to improve animal welfare shines through as she discusses the impact of changes in animal breeding and the...

Join us for an engaging discussion with Edwina Gildea, Veterinary Lead at Zoetis UK, as she illuminates the unique and rewarding career path of a veterinarian in the pharmaceutical industry. Edwina will provide valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of this field, dispelling common misconceptions along the way. She will explore the diverse roles that veterinarians can pursue withi...

This week we are joined by the incredible Hannah Capon. Hannah qualified from Cambridge University in 2002. Over the years, she has worked in a large variety of practices and roles, from sole-charge first-opinion to teamwork emergency practice. She won the 2020 Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Impact Award, the 2019 CEVA Vet of the Year Award and was a finalist for the 2019 Petplan Vet of the...

Sam is an RVN qualified teacher and certified RECOVER Instructor who has spent over 10 years working in referral hospitals. In her last role at North Downs Specialist Referrals, she was clinical services manager. Where she overhauled and delivered CPR training for the whole team. She has a passion for teaching and training and currently works for Linnaeus as a Medical Quality Manager and as a PSS...

In this week’s episode we are talking to the incredible Jade Statt. Many of you will know Jade through her connection with StreetVet, an award-winning national charity offering free accessible vet care and services to pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness. A chance meeting with a homeless gentleman and his dog inspired co-founder Jade to take vet care out onto the streets to the people...

In this week’s episode we are talking to Heidi and Liv. Heidi and Liv are both 3rd year vet students at the University Of Liverpool, with unique alternative entry routes. Heidi worked on a dairy farm. Liv qualified as an RVN and worked in a small animal clinic. The shared experience of parent loss has strengthened their friendship, and together with Tobias they founded the Bereaved Vet Students Gr...

In this week’s episode we are talking to Dr Eve Hanks. Eve is the CEO & Founder of MI:RNA. Eve is a veterinary surgeon, innovator and entrepreneur and she used her clinical and scientific background for conception, development and implementation of a novel diagnostic testing technology. Eve has created this new platform with microRNAs, having studied, researched, and published in this area for...

This week we talk to the wonderful Inge Breatnach. Inge qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2007 in Dublin and spent 11 years in general practice. In 2015 she moved to a large oncology and soft tissue referral hospital and worked as a surgical oncology nurse. In 2020 she joined The Ralph veterinary referrals in Buckinghamshire and helped to establish a medical oncology service. Having completed her...

This week we are joined by the incredible Janika Patel. Janika is a small animal veterinary surgeon that qualified from University of Nottingham in 2017. She has worked in various practices across London and Surrey and is currently a locum around Leicestershire. She has a keen interest in internal medicine and a passion for raising awareness of issues such as racism, diversity and equality within...

In this week's episode, we talk to Elly Russell from the Veterinary Defense Society (VDS). After graduating from Cambridge Vet School in 2002, Elly worked in a variety of clinical roles including small animal practice and an emergency critical care setting. In 2017 she completed her CertAVP in small animal surgery and discovered her passion for patient safety. Elly is currently undertaking a PhD r...

In this week's episode we are talking to the incredible Helen Silver-MacMahon and Cat Auden from VetLed. We have recorded this special episode ahead of the VetLed 2023 Veterinary Human Factors Conference. We hear a lot of voices in our profession calling for change of all sorts.  Maybe you are too…but how do we really do that? How can we improve things for the long-term, and not just apply ‘sticki...

This week we talk to Dr. Kelly Gehlhaus who works in shelter medicine in Minnesota. We talk about her international studies, shelter medicine and navigating the challenges this brings for patients and their owners. We dive into finding your niche and what makes each veterinary professional individual.    Dr. Kelly Gehlhaus attended the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary St...

In this week's episode, we are talking to the brilliant Liv of @vetgonereal. We talk all about her journey through veterinary medicine, from an aspiring surgeon to a qualified coach teaching veterinary teams about the power of positive psychology. We discuss the power of divorcing the expectations we put on ourselves, and how emotions are not as simple as good and bad or positive and negative. Wha...

On this week's show we are talking to Cat Henstridge, also known online at Cat the Vet. We will be talking about her life as a first opinion vet and what it is like to navigate being a vet on social media.    Cat graduated from Bristol University in 2003 and has worked ever since as a small animal vet in first opinion practice.  She started her career in a hospital in Wolverhampton and after a few...