Canine atopic dermatitis is a chronic and common inflammatory and pruritic skin condition requiring lifelong management and owner cooperation. To discuss risk factors concerning causes and maintaining management, Victoria Robinson joins this Vet Times Podcast. She also joined with Matt McHale to provide a case-by-case guide to treating this frustrating skin condition. “Atopic dermatitis treatment options” first appeared in Vet Times 53.20, pages 6-9. The article is also available online within o...
Jun 16, 2023•16 min
Recognition for veterinary dentistry in general practice has increased in the past few years – an important development given 80% of dogs and cats aged three or older suffer dental disease. We probe some of the key issues with Hannah van Velzen, resident in veterinary dentistry at Eastcott Referrals, in this latest Vet Times Podcast. Hannah has written the article “Dentistry: the more you look, the more you find” in Vet Times (Volume 53, Issue 19, pages 4-6), which is available now at https://bi...
Jun 09, 2023•20 min
Arlene Connor, national referral nursing lead (UK referrals division) and Helen Rooney, clinical and development support (referrals) at IVC, join VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel to chat about their career journeys and what referral nursing means to them. They also discuss the launch of IVC Evidensia’s Introduction to Referral Nursing Programme, on which you can find further information at https://bit.ly/43BRICR _____________________________________ 𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗩𝗡 Arlene has more...
May 31, 2023•33 min
𝗡𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗲𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 £𝟭𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆. Fencovis is the most recent addition to the well-established Boehringer Ingelheim cattle vaccine range. It is licensed to prevent calf scour cau...
May 26, 2023•32 min
In this People Match Podcast, exclusive to anyone who has updated their profile, Andy Green, people director at Kent-based Pennard Vets, talks about the employee-owned practice model the business has adopted. It will discuss what the employee-owned trust model means, what its benefits are, the impact on clients and patients and what the future might hold for the concept. _____________________ 𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗬 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Andy is an experienced small animal vet and is currently p...
May 19, 2023•26 min
In this Vet Times Podcast – also a special edition of IMV Imaging’s Focal Point – we have teamed up to bring some insights and initiatives to the veterinary sector. We will be discussing results from an IMV-run survey on some of the challenges the veterinary industry faces today and some of things we have to look forward to. We have Christy Lightley, head of marketing for IMV Imaging, BVA president Malcolm Morley, and Fiona McFarland, senior vice-president of the North of Ireland Veterinary Asso...
May 05, 2023•32 min
Strangles, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus equi, is one of the most frequently diagnosed infectious diseases of horses across the world. It is highly contagious and is one of the most common equine respiratory diseases in the UK, with an estimated 600 outbreaks in the UK alone. Here we are joined by Andrew Waller, chief scientific officer at Intervacc AB, the company that developed the strangles vaccine, Strangvac. He will be talking to us about vaccination guidelines in the face of a stra...
May 04, 2023•29 min
This Vet Times Extra Podcast sees Paul Imrie speaking with Andrew Biggs of The Vale Veterinary Group and Kath Aplin from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health about targeted mastitis therapy. The podcast is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, who bring us Ubropen, Ubrolexin and Metacam. We’re going to talk about how mastitis treatment has changed over the years, what affects cure rates and we’ll discuss the pros and cons of a targeted mastitis therapy approach using on-farm culture. Treating cows wi...
Apr 28, 2023•49 min
In the first of our exclusive People Match podcasts, veterinary surgeon and Veterinary Business Development’s recruitment brand manager Fiona Stephens discusses the difficult issue of understanding when is the right time to leave your current job. Fiona tackles the feelings that may arise of abandoning clients, their pets and our colleagues, as well as addressing the fear of having too many short employment periods on your CV. Listen now to find out the enlightening statistics surrounding curren...
Apr 25, 2023•27 min
In this latest People Match podcast, Jade Bessenay provides information and advice for 2023 graduates about finding their first practice. She discusses what motivated her own career choices, how she sought her first placements and how she has settled in to life at her first practice. Jade Bessenay is from New Caledonia in the South Pacific. She studied at the University of Nottingham and graduated in July 2022. She is currently working as a mixed vet in north Wales and her particular interests l...
Apr 21, 2023•19 min
For this episode of VBJ First Opinions, we are delighted to be joined by the CEO and founder of one of Europe’s fastest growing veterinary groups – Junko Sheehan from UNAVETS. In this podcast, Junko talks to editor James Westgate about the company’s three years of explosive growth and its exciting plans for the future. ___________________ 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗞𝗢 𝗜𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗛𝗔𝗡 Junko has more than 20 years experience in finance and corporate development, with more than $30 billion in M&A and capital ...
Apr 14, 2023•26 min
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 2001, Ross went on to gain a BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Surgery in 2...
Apr 07, 2023•8 min
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 the ongoing development of a professional identity. For further details of the book, or to order a co...
Mar 31, 2023•23 min
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), 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗦, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Daniela has been an EEBVS-recog...
Mar 24, 2023•14 min
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, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗗, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗗, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Carly graduated from the University of Brist...
Mar 17, 2023•22 min
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 taking place at congress – including the neurodiversity stream on Friday 24 March – and discusses the ...
Mar 10, 2023•44 min
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 programme. Mr Higgs also discusses the “Day in the Life of” stream, which returns following its deb...
Mar 10, 2023•27 min
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 1,200 delegates have attended VN Happy Hour events since the concept was first launched during the pa...
Mar 03, 2023•41 min
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 veterinary undergraduate degree at the University College of Dublin in 2013. She late...
Feb 24, 2023•15 min
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 their mental health and learn lessons in “self kindness”. 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗟 𝗣𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗩𝗡, 𝗙𝗗𝗦�...
Feb 17, 2023•26 min
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, BVA president Malcolm Morley, XLVets chief executive Andrew Curwen, BVNA president Charlotte Pace, Pet...
Feb 10, 2023•47 min
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 incidence and severity of scour caused by bovine coronavirus and to reduce faecal shedding in scour cau...
Feb 03, 2023•42 min
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 in general practice and as an orthopaedic surgeon in referr...
Jan 20, 2023•14 min
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. _______________ 𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗧𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡, 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗗𝗖𝗛𝗣, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Owen worked in farm practice for more ...
Jan 13, 2023•9 min
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 Higher Education Academy and a professor in small animal surgery at the University of Nottingham. J...
Jan 03, 2023•18 min
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 of Edinburgh. She is a European internal medicine ...
Dec 23, 2022•16 min
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 of Anigene professional surface disinfectant cleaner, discuss how changing regulations are likely to ...
Dec 16, 2022•11 min
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”, which was in Vet Times (Volume 52, Issue 47, Pages 6-9). It is online at vettimes.co.uk (https://www.v...
Dec 09, 2022•9 min
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 cohort at the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Scienc...
Nov 25, 2022•25 min
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 𝗞𝗢𝗗𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗬𝗘-𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗣𝗴𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗩𝗘𝗣𝗛, 𝗚𝗖𝗟𝗧, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Henri is...
Nov 18, 2022•22 min
