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, stem cell biology, molecular genetics and in vitro genetic recombination techniques. Prof Michael Her...
Nov 11, 2022•22 min
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 Nottingham Tren...
Nov 04, 2022•11 min
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 foremost authority on the disease – and in this podcast, he takes us on a journey from when it was first r...
Nov 03, 2022•34 min
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 colleague in every practice. It will cover factors that can influence a colleague’s mental health in pract...
Oct 28, 2022•40 min
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 a cat advocate and consulting nurse for a small animal p...
Oct 21, 2022•14 min
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 ended. Justine reflects on the success of her theme of sustainability, as well as some of the BVA’s ongo...
Oct 19, 2022•25 min
Welcome to this episode of the Vet Times Podcast previewing the Wooldridge Memorial Lecture at BVA Congress, which is taking place as part of the London Vet Show. This year’s speaker is Matt Morgan, an intensive care doctor. He is about to release his second book, which explores the concept of one health. In his lecture, Matt will call for doctors to work closer with vets – and ahead of the show, he joined us to explain more… ______________________ 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 Matt Morgan is an i...
Oct 17, 2022•20 min
The London Vet Show will once again host BVA Congress – where one session will discuss the impact of the cost of living crisis, and how the veterinary profession can continue to provide pragmatic and affordable care for all creatures great and small, while maintaining high standards of welfare. BVA past‑president Robin Hargreaves is a panellist in the session – and he joins us for this podcast to explain how he thinks the profession will find imaginative solutions to the challenge… _____________...
Oct 14, 2022•24 min
Experienced veterinarian Jeffrey Powers discusses the use of cannabidiol (CBD) therapy in veterinary medicine. This podcast aims to debunk some of the myths and misconceptions behind the use of CBD with pets and explore the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and how it works. With helpful advice and guidance around safety, efficacy and dosing administration, this is episode of the Vet Times podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in CBD therapy. __________________________ 𝗝𝗘𝗙𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗪�...
Oct 07, 2022•32 min
After a bit of a break, regular hosts Rachael Buzzel and James Westgate hit the ground running with a Medivet sponsored episode titled “Know your worth – are VNs paid enough? How to gain confidence when talking about money”. Our lead interview is with BVNA council member Lyndsay Hughes, who spearheads a nursing network within XLVets and believes empowering nurses will lead to improved confidence in them being able to achieve all that they want to within their roles. Joining her in our panel disc...
Sep 30, 2022•44 min
As always, BCVA Congress will see the handover of the association’s presidency. This year, Colin Mason will be taking over from Elizabeth Berry – and both joined the Vet Times Podcast to discuss objectives, new initiatives and this year’s event. Among the topics are the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway, which is due to launch in England this autumn; roll-out of the new cattle hoof care standards scheme; bovine viral diarrhoea eradication programmes; some of the workshops being held at congress;...
Sep 22, 2022•32 min
Ahead of BCVA Congress, we catch up with Fiona Lovatt to discuss progress with the Farm Vet Champions project, which launched last year. Spearheaded by RCVS Knowledge, the project is a collaboration between a number of veterinary organisations – including the BCVA – to empower the livestock profession to establish good antimicrobial stewardship. More than 700 vets have signed up so far – and in May 2022 the ability to set SMART goals was launched, allowing champions to set individual or team tar...
Sep 22, 2022•19 min
This month, VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by locum RVN Jack Pye, who specialises in emergency and critical care and has a passion for ultrasonography. Jack is also a member of BVNA council, sits on the VN Times editorial board, and is a regular guest, contributor and official quizmaster on VN Happy Hour. He joins Rachael to discuss his love for ultrasonography; from the lightbulb moment to speaking at BVNA Congress and now offering CPD in practices all around the country. ____________...
Sep 16, 2022•24 min
Canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) complex, formerly known as kennel cough, is a contagious cause of acute-onset cough in dogs. To explain more, Langford Vets referral clinician Emi Barker joins this Vet Times Podcast. Emi has also written a Focus article for Vet Times on this subject (Volume 52 Issue 30, Pages 6-8), entitled “Kennel cough beyond the kennel – CIRD and COVID-19’s parallels”, which can be read at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/kennel-cough-beyond-the-kennel-cird-and-...
Sep 09, 2022•16 min
It might not be new, but preventive medicine is a concept that has certainly grown in importance in the past few years. Veterinary specialist Mike Davies, who has just written a Focus article, “Preventive medicine – what it means in practice”, in Vet Times (Volume 52, Issue 34, Pages 4-7), joins this Vet Times Podcast to discuss what the profession is doing well and where there’s room for improvement. ___________________ 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗦, 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗥, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗢, 𝗙𝗥𝗖...
Sep 02, 2022•15 min
Building resilience has been the theme of Alexandra Taylor’s year as BVNA president – and she joins us to review some of those initiatives, as well as preview how the campaign will conclude at congress. Charlotte Pace, who will take over as president at congress, also joins us to provide an insight into her aims and objectives around the theme of empowerment. Mrs Taylor and Ms Pace also discuss the launch of two new BVNA toolkits over the coming months – one aimed at supporting student VNs, the ...
Aug 26, 2022•34 min
RVN Nicola Lakeman is the keynote speaker at BVNA Congress 2022 – and her lecture will give an insight into how resilience has played a part in her career. Ahead of congress, Ms Lakeman joined us to share her excitement for the event and discuss how she hopes delegates will be able to relate to her experiences. “Building resilience” is the headline theme of congress, which takes place at Telford International Centre from 7 to 9 October. To learn more about this year’s event, look out for your co...
Aug 19, 2022•30 min
This time last year, BEVA was tentatively preparing to stage the UK’s first major veterinary congress since the outbreak of COVID-19. But this year the event returns in all its former glory – and final preparations are under way for an event that will reunite and champion the equine veterinary profession. In this Vet Times Podcast, BEVA president Huw Griffiths looks back at his objectives and previews congress, while president-elect David Rendle looks forward to his presidential term and reflect...
Aug 12, 2022•27 min
In this Vet Times Extra podcast, Paul Imrie speaks to Gudrun Ravetz, head of workplace engagement, and Dan Makin, joint venture partner at Vets4Pets Poole Holes Bay, to discuss the importance of workplace culture in veterinary practices. ___________________ 𝗚𝗨𝗗𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝗥𝗔𝗩𝗘𝗧𝗭 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Gudrun has recently been appointed in the newly created role of head of workplace engagement with Vets4Pets to help support colleagues and partners in the group’s practices. She has more than 20 y...
Aug 05, 2022•45 min
Geriatric cats can have a range of health and welfare issues as they age, but vets and owners can both play rewarding roles in positively impacting their quality of life. Here, with advice on handling some of the challenges and how to empower owners as important members of the vet team, feline medicine specialist Sarah Caney joins us for this Vet Times Podcast. _______________________ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗠(𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Sarah graduated from the University of B...
Jul 22, 2022•13 min
For the final instalment of our Big 6 series, sponsored by Purina, we revisited the topics from our previous five articles and asked our panel the question: “Where do we go from here?” We asked former RCVS president and IVC chief medical officer Amanda Boag, veterinary business consultant Alan Robinson, practice owner Lorna Clark, Purina’s scientific affairs manager Libby Sheridan and innovation expert Greg Dickens to help us find the answer. The topics discussed in our final live forum covered ...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, we speak to Jenny Helm on the subject of asymptomatic cases of lungworm in dogs, as well as findings from a study around the length of time Angiostrongylus vasorum can survive in the environment. ______________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast has been brought to you by Advocate from Elanco. Advocate provides 100% lungworm prevention(1) against Angiostrongylus vasorum in dogs, as well as trusted protection against 22 parasites*. Since its launch in the UK more than 15 yea...
Jul 01, 2022•17 min
Now in its 16th year, Rabbit Awareness Week 2022 is taking place from 27 June to 1 July. The event is backed by the Rabbit Awareness Action Group (RAAG), which comprises of some of the UK’s largest animal welfare organisations and charities, and is led by Burgess Pet Care. This year’s theme is “Room for rabbits”, and aims to educate owners on how to provide rabbits with a suitable environment. So, in this episode, vet and Burgess Pet Care operations director Suzanne Moyes discusses the statistic...
Jun 27, 2022•14 min
This podcast explores the role of behavioural science in understanding and addressing pet obesity. Thomas Webb, a professor in psychology at the University of Sheffield, will explain how research insights into owner beliefs and behaviours can help to support owners in the difficult journey of pet weight management. Prof Webb studies self-regulation, looking into how people control their thoughts, feelings and behaviour in order to achieve their goals. Applying his research to the field of pet ob...
Jun 24, 2022•23 min
For this penultimate forum in our Big 6 series, Vet Times invited business consultant Alan Robinson, innovation consultant Greg Dickens, co-founder of WellVet and the Vet Mums group Liz Barton, and practice owners Lorna Clark and Jenny Millington to discuss how practices should approach the many operational challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic world. While many areas and topics were debated during the course of our latest live forum, the discussion has been grouped under three main he...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a key player in osteoarthritis (OA) pain transmission and, as a result, anti-NGF drugs (monoclonal antibodies bedinvetmab for dogs and frunevetmab for cats) represent a novel therapeutic target for OA. In this episode, Congress Times editor Tom Jackson speaks to Matt Gurney of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists about his early experiences of using this treatment, and how the role of NGF – and the drugs that work against it – is an untapped pathway in OA managemen...
Jun 06, 2022•13 min
In this Vet Times Extra podcast, we are talking about eyes, with veterinary ophthalmology specialist Charlotte Dawson. We will be chatting to Charlotte specifically about the use of anti-collagenase therapy in the management of corneal ulcers in dogs and cats. ___________________ 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗧𝗧𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗪𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗢 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Charlotte graduated from the RVC in 2009, and after a year in general small animal practice she went on to complete two rotating in...
May 27, 2022•24 min
In the second of a new three part series, Vets Now head of telehealth Dave Leicester shares exclusive consumer insights from the Video Vets Now service. Dave also discusses how the changing demographics of pet ownership are likely to have a profound effect on the future of telehealth across the veterinary sector.
May 24, 2022•26 min
For the fourth article in the Big 6 series, we invited chief executive of XLVets Andrew Curwen, founder and director of the Animor vet group Patrick Magrath, SPVS board member and consultant Peter Orpin, and practice owners Lorna Clark and Cees Bennett to debate some of the key dynamics around finance and regulation. While many areas and topics were debated during the course of our latest live forum – which is also available in full as a podcast – the discussion has been grouped under six main h...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
With herds getting larger, many farms have introduced professionalised farm teams. But what are they? Phil Elkins explains what they are, what they should be involved in and how they are evolving in this Vet Times podcast. ________________ 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣 𝗘𝗟𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗠&𝗦 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗔𝗩𝗣(𝗖𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲) 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Phil graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2005 and spent 14 years in clinical practice, including gaining the CAVP (Cattle) in 2015. He is now an independent dairy and ind...
May 13, 2022•9 min
