In the past two decades, veterinary professionals have become excellent at recognising and assessing pain in animals. Karen Walsh joins the Vet Times Podcast once more to discuss current and future analgesia developments. •••••••••••••••• 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗗𝗩𝗔, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗔𝗔, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 One of the three directors and owners of Eye Veterinary Clinic, Karen is both an RCVS and a European specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia. She divides her time between ensuring the sm...
Mar 08, 2024•9 min
The first in a series of short webinars on recruitment topics sees Vet Times’ head of veterinary connections, Fiona Stephens, help to unravel the mysteries of writing a powerful job ad. Throughout the episode, Fiona discusses what attracts candidates, what to include and (just as importantly) what NOT to include in your job advert. Fiona supports her talk with some examples of successful ads, which she has made available in a PDF version of her original webinar presentation, downloadable from h...
Mar 01, 2024•25 min
While a fundamental of dentistry, intra-oral radiography is often not a part of standard practice set up. Making a case for what that can, and should, perhaps change, Hannah van Velzen joins the Vet Times Podcast once more. Hannah’s article accompanying this podcast, “Dental radiography made easy”, is in Vet Times (Volume 54, Issue 07, Pages 6-9) and will be available soon at vettimes.co.uk Hannah graduated from the Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 2016. She worked in general practice in...
Feb 16, 2024•20 min
Following the success of the inaugural Vet Times Big 6 Live during the 2023 SPVS Congress, Allister Webb returns with a specially selected panel of six experts to discuss how AI will impact the veterinary world. The session considered how we can implement AI in practice, whether we can effectively regulate it, and saw panellists discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges that AI could present. Allister also opened up to the floor to delegate’s questions on this ubiquitous and evolving topi...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Helen Harris to discuss squiggly careers and falling back in love with veterinary nursing. Helen’s career has been varied including GP, charity and shelter medicine and now, zoo nursing. Helen discusses starting out as a veterinary nurse and how her various workplaces have shaped not only her career, but her outlook on animal welfare and veterinary medicine.
Feb 02, 2024•42 min
Intestinal helminths are an issue in horses, and anthelmintic resistance is an increasingly common concern for vets and equine clients to be aware of. In this Vet Times Podcast, Jacqui Matthews updates us on the latest situation. ___ 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗤𝗨𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗙𝗥𝗦𝗕, 𝗙𝗥𝗦𝗘, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Jacqui qualified as a veterinary surgeon, completed a PhD in parasitology and then worked in academia for more than 25 years, leading a range of interdisciplinary projects focused on helm...
Jan 19, 2024•11 min
In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVNs Jackie Hay and Michelle Barley, two of the nurses behind UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, an initiative dedicated to advancing animal care worldwide by helping facilitate skilled vet nurses sharing their knowledge and education with others to help improve animal welfare. Despite experiencing technical issues, Jackie and Michelle rallied in true vet nurse fashion to make things work – even resorting to recording the second half of o...
Jan 12, 2024•20 min
London Vet Show 2023 saw Vet Times and the Big 6 panel discuss the thorny topic of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) review of the veterinary profession, specifically focusing on the opportunities it could provide the sector. Led by Vet Times editor James Westgate, the session looked at how the professions could change for the better, with industry experts including VMG president Miles Russell, BVNA president Lyndsay Hughes, XLVets chief executive Andrew Curwen, British Veterinary Unio...
Dec 15, 2023•45 min
In the past 30 years, veterinary understanding of ageing and age-related diseases in pets has grown considerably. To discuss some of the conditions, treatments and management strategies, Mike Davies joins the Vet Times Podcast once more. –––––––––––––––––– 𝗠𝗜𝗞𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗥, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗢, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Mike qualified from the RVC, has RCVS postgraduate certificates in veterinary radiology and small animal orthopaedics, and holds a fellowship by examination in clin...
Dec 08, 2023•22 min
In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher talks to RVN Laura Jones, founder of www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com and veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine. Laura is a regular speaker at many big conferences around the UK and further afield, but in this podcast we learn about the person behind the accolades and how she is sharing her passion for medicine with other nurses. ______________ 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝗝𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗦𝗰(𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀), 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗔𝗩𝗡(𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹)...
Nov 24, 2023•26 min
In this Vet Times Extra podcast, we’re discussing pain in dogs caused by osteoarthritis. It’s a slightly different approach to podcasts you may have heard on our channel, and features a number of speakers. Charlie Richards BVetMed, PgCert, MRCVS graduated from the RVC in 2009 and subsequently worked in small animal practice in the south-east, before moving into a commercial role managing an online veterinary pharmacy in 2011. Charlie joined Boehringer Ingelheim as a brand technical advisor in 20...
Nov 10, 2023•25 min
With the rise of antimicrobial resistance, the need for additional treatment options is growing. In this Vet Times Extra podcast, we’re joined by independent veterinary dermatology consultant Carly Mason and vet Sally Schroeder to discuss an alternative treatment in skin conditions. 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 In today’s episode, sponsored by Vetoquinol, we delve into fluorescence biomodulation and the concerning lack of awareness about anti-microbial resistance. Vetoquinol is an independent, family owne...
Nov 03, 2023•31 min
Disease of canine synovial joints is common, and radiographs can provide a major route to successful diagnosis. Renowned small animal orthopaedics specialist John Innes joins this Vet Times Podcast to enlighten us on the x-ray considerations in thoracic limbs. Read “X-ray tips for joint disease in canine thoracic limbs” at www.vettimes.co.uk/?p=266614 _____________ John Innes BVSc, PhD, CertVR, DSAS(Orth), FRCVS, a director of Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists near Runcorn i...
Oct 27, 2023•7 min
Welcome to a very special Vet Times podcast - our 100th episode. The episode’s host, Vet Times editor James Westgate, said: “I’d like to take this chance to thank you guys for listening over the years and helping us to reach this magnificent milestone . “To mark the occasion, we decided to do something a little bit different and a little bit special, so we’re delving into the world of contextualised veterinary care – and to help us do that, we have assembled a panel of some of the leading vets i...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min
In the next offering of our short podcasts in regards to referral nursing, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher talk with RVN Danielle Seymour, surgery team leader at Vets Now Manchester. If you haven't already listened to the other episodes, we would urge you to, to get some real insight into referral nurses working across our profession.
Oct 13, 2023•5 min
When it comes to your career journey, you’re the one in the driving seat. But what’s the destination, how do you get there – and how do you even know when you’ve arrived? In this People Match Podcast, coach and change facilitator Steve Bailey offers advice on plotting your future, setting goals and the value of good mentors for the journey. –––––––––––––– 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗩𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗬 Steve is a partner at Space Coaching Services, a company specialising in supporting teams and organisations – especial...
Oct 06, 2023•22 min
In an exclusive series of short podcasts VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher explored how referral nurses have found their way into the referral sector and asked their advice for nurses considering exploring such opportunities. This special podcast episode pulls together the four interviews in which Georgia Vinall from Bristol Vet Specialists, Tawny Kershaw from Swift Referrals, Andy Bell from the Dermatology Referral Service and Emma Vince from Optivet Referrals all sat down with Lacey to discuss the...
Sep 29, 2023•26 min
In this People Match Podcast, we speak to European specialist in small animal internal medicine Katherine Clarke, at Davies Veterinary Referrals. We find out all about her journey to passing her European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine diploma exams and hear her advice to any vets out there looking at taking their next career steps. 𝗞𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗕𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗔 𝗣𝗚𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗠 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠-𝗖𝗔 𝗘𝗕𝗩𝗦 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 �...
Sep 22, 2023•16 min
In this VN Times podcast editor Lacey Pitcher speaks to Laura Hughes about the importance of conversations surrounding nutrition. Laura is a veterinary nurse development manager at Purina PetCare who firmly believes that supporting nurses has a direct impact on animal welfare. This conversation includes: • what the Purina Institute offers nurses • CentreSquare resources and tools • a teaser of what Purina will be offering at BVNA congress ___________________ 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗛𝗘𝗦 Laura qualifi...
Sep 15, 2023•30 min
Andrew Wallace had originally planned on farming rather than being a vet, but entered vet school and has never looked back. From a mixed-practice start, through a spell as a locum here and in New Zealand, he later switched to equine practice and is now director and a vet at Buckingham Equine Vets, which he co-founded in 2011. In this inspirational podcast, exclusive to People Match, Andrew runs us through his career and outlines 10 key points to help vets young and old find joy of their own in f...
Sep 09, 2023•23 min
Emergency and critical care is a relatively young specialism, but one that will only continue to grow – and that has benefited from its own dedicated congress for two decades. Racheal Marshall, head of clinical nursing at Vets Now, ECC specialist Simon Hagley and Arlene Connor, national referral nursing lead for IVC Evidensia’s UK referrals division, discuss their ECC experiences and what’s in store for the congress’ 20th anniversary. * 𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝖱𝖵𝖭 𝖢𝖾𝗋𝗍𝖵𝖭𝖤𝖢𝖢 H...
Sep 01, 2023•29 min
With a growing number of practices being acquired by corporate groups, the age-old tradition of buying into an independent practice is slowly becoming a thing of the past, leaving many ambitious young vets with little option but to start from scratch. In this VBJ First Opinions Podcast, editor James Westgate talks to a young couple who did just that – building their “dream practice” from the ground up, with a little help from VetDynamics along the way. Claire Smith and Josh Willmot from Beacon V...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min
Many veterinary students are about to graduate as new vets, and are looking to secure their first roles in the profession. In this People Match Podcast, Fiona Stephens, head of veterinary connections at VBD (publishers of Vet Times) discusses the current jobs market, when it’s optimum to start the search, tips for CVs and how to prepare for interview. A video version of this interview, in which Dr Stephens reviews a selection of CVs to demonstrate the dos and don’ts of CV writing, is available a...
Aug 18, 2023•21 min
Skin cytology is quick, inexpensive, non-invasive and can be applied to several lesion types. To accompany her article in issue 28 of Vet Times, dermatology specialist Irina Matricoti joins us for this Vet Times Podcast to explain more. _ “Skin cytology – practical tips for first opinion practitioners” was published in Vet Times Volume 53, Issue 28, Pages 6-10, and is available at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/skin-cytology-practical-tips-for-first-opinion-practitioners/ _ 𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗔 𝗠𝗔𝗧...
Aug 04, 2023•8 min
Increasingly milder winters and wetter summers are already benefiting some parasites, while vet professionals will also need to be across the increased risks of novel vector-borne pathogens posed by a warming climate. Ian Wright discusses possible impacts and effects of climate changes on UK pet parasites in this Vet Times Podcast. 𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗪𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧, 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦 𝗕𝗦𝗰 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Ian is a practising vet and co-owner of The Mount Veterinary Practice in Fleetwood, Lancashire. He has a master...
Jul 28, 2023•19 min
In this episode of the VN Times podcast we join Congress Times editor Tom Jackson as he speaks with BVNA president Charlotte Pace, who provides some practical advice for veterinary nurses who may wish to develop the knowledge and skills required to successfully and confidently support cardiology patients in their care. Charlotte looks at the definition of heart disease – which presents differently in different species – before going on to discuss the American College of Veterinary Internal Medic...
Jul 21, 2023•34 min
Despite a high prevalence in older cats, degenerative joint disease is still relatively underdiagnosed and, therefore, undertreated. To discuss OA consideration, we welcome Sarah Caney to this Vet Times Podcast. _____________________________________________ 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗛 𝗖𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗗𝗦𝗔𝗠(𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲) 𝗣𝗵𝗗 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Internationally recognised as 1 of 12 RCVS specialists in feline medicine working in the UK, Sarah has always enjoyed seeing a mixture of first opinion and referral felin...
Jul 14, 2023•13 min
In this podcast, Ned Flaxman – general manager UK for Krka – discusses how UK practice can optimise profitability, particularly with a focus on product sales. _____________________________ 𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗫𝗠𝗔𝗡 Awarded a Royal Navy Bursary to complete a degree in Animal Sciences at London University, Ned served as a Seaman Officer for eight years in a variety roles, from diver to navigator. On leaving the armed forces he completed a self-funded one-year full-time MBA at the Cranfield School of M...
Jul 07, 2023•24 min
In this podcast, sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, Paul Imrie speaks with Owen Atkinson, of Dairy Veterinary Consultancy, and Kath Aplin from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, about communicating with farm clients and motivating change on farms. Communicating ideas and changing behaviour are skills we can all develop to become more effective vets. Owen, a Recognised Specialist in Cattle Health and Production, brings insights from his Nuffield scholarship and behaviour change the...
Jun 30, 2023•39 min
Launched to its first cohort in July 2021, The Virtual Veterinary Internship – run by the US-based Veterinary Information Network – is an international online course designed to help support and guide new graduates or vets returning to the profession. The course was created in response to a growing sense of job dissatisfaction and poor welfare among young vets in practice, with aims of keeping them in the profession. It includes both clinical and non-clinical elements, and allocates each of its ...
Jun 23, 2023•25 min
