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Vet Times Podcast
The Vet Times podcast is a regular show in which we speak to individuals making the headlines or providing valuable information for Vet Times readers, delving into the subjects that matter to the UK veterinary profession.
Episodes
Vet Times PodcastEp 65: Mike Davies on geriatric diseases in dogs and cats
Older pets are naturally at increased risk of age-related disease, and spotting these early is important for vets and owners. Joining us again for another Vet…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Jon Bowen on behaviour and the human-animal bond
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected us all in many ways, and one of the effects we have seen is the impact on the human-animal bond. In this Vet Times Extra…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Eric Morgan and Jenny Helm on lungworm
Angiostrongylus vasorum is a parasite that affects our canine patients in the UK, often with devastating consequences. Over recent years we have seen an…
Vet Times PodcastEp 64: Ross Allan on diagnosing companion animal lameness
Making a diagnosis can be tricky enough, and particularly so with lameness. But is there another way of doing things? Ross Allan thinks so, and tells us more…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: talking telemedicine triage with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
Today, we’re talking telehealth – specifically, the importance of telemedicine triage in today’s veterinary world. We’re also going to be talking a little bit…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 25: Happy Hour 11 – obesity and nutrition
VN Happy Hour returned on 25 November for a look at obesity and nutrition in companion animals. Hosts Rachael and James were joined by Nicola Lakeman, a well…
Vet Times PodcastEp 63: Ellie Mardell on feline hypertension
Systemic hypertension is a significant cause of morbidity in older cats, but early outward signs can be subtle or absent. Ellie Mardell, feline medicine…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Gerry Polton on managing mast cell tumours
Mast cell tumours are prevalent in dogs, particularly certain breeds, and are relatively easy to diagnose with the correct work up. In this Vet Times Extra…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Sean Wensley talks 5 years of the BVA's animal welfare strategy
BVA Congress, which takes place at the London Vet Show (11 to 12 November 2021), will mark five years of the association’s efforts to create a better world for…
Vet Times PodcastEp 62: Phil Elkins on notifiable livestock diseases
Bovine TB is the most infamous notifiable livestock disease of livestock currently within our shores, but farm vets need to be aware of others. To discuss some…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 24: Happy Hour 10 – the future of veterinary nursing
Have you ever wondered what the role of the vet nurse will look like in the years ahead? Have you thought about how the current shortages of veterinary…
Vet Times PodcastEp 61: Parasitologist Ian Wright on dangers of lungworm
Lungworm prevalence has increased, and vet professionals need to know how to diagnose and treat it – and communicate vital messages to owners. In this episode…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Easy wins for improving canine OA management
Managing canine osteoarthritis can be challenging for lots of reasons – and even more so at the moment, with most practices busier than ever. Join vet and…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 23: Happy Hour 9 – Brachycephalic Breed Health
VN Happy Hour returned in September with the theme of “Brachycephalic breeds – the best approach”. This month saw the return of RVN and brachycephalic…
Vet Times PodcastEp 60: BVA president Justine Shotton on her sustainability pledge
The BVA’s 2021-22 president is Justine Shotton, who has pledged to make sustainability a key priority for the veterinary profession over the next 12 months. Dr…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Dottie Laflamme with a broad view of nutrition in heart health
This podcast features independent consultant Dr Dottie Laflamme, a world-class expert in nutrition. In this session, Dr Laflamme will explore a broad view of…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Johnny Li on advances in cardiac nutrition
This session explores exciting new scientific advances in cardiac nutrition. Dr Johnny Li, an expert in nutrigenomics and Senior Principal Scientist at Nestlé…
Vet Times PodcastEp 59: John Chitty on preventive care of rabbits
Rabbits are still the UK’s third most popular pet, and the past few years have finally brought an increase in much-needed, dedicated research and product…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 22: Happy Hour 8 - Behaviour Special
August’s VN Happy Hour – sponsored by Bought By Many – was all about behaviour, and how VNs can support owners of pets with behavioural problems and the…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 21: Jo Oakden on BVNA Congress and the four pillars of sustainability
Sustainability has been the theme of Jo Oakden’s year as president of the BVNA – and this increasingly important topic dominates the agenda for BVNA Congress…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 20: Alex Taylor on the BVNA’s chronic illness campaign
A two-month campaign by the BVNA is aiming to create a better environment for – and a better understanding of – the challenges faced by veterinary nurses who…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 17: talking tech with Paul May
In this edition of the VBJ First Opinions podcast, editor James Westgate discusses technology and the way it has impacted on the UK veterinary sector – with a…
Vet Times PodcastEp 58: Celebrating 60 years at the forefront of veterinary medicine with BEVA
In this special Vet Times podcast, we celebrate 60 years at the forefront of veterinary medicine with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA)…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 19: Happy Hour 7 – dentistry special
If you haven’t attended one of our VN Happy Hour virtual events yet, you’re missing out. It’s a “power hour” packed with fun, laughter, top tips, prizes, and…
Vet Times PodcastEp 57: Nick Bacon and Jolle Kirpensteijn on the new WSAVA Oncology Working Group
In this episode, Vet Times editor James Westgate discusses the work of the WSAVA Oncology Working Group, formed to raise awareness of the latest thinking in…
Vet Times PodcastEp 56: Owen Atkinson on communications between vet and farmer
Life as a farm vet can be challenging, invigorating and ultimately very satisfying, with good communication extremely important. Owen Atkinson, a farm vet and…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 18: VN Happy Hour 6 – Vet Nurse Diversify Special
Where can your veterinary nursing skills take you? In this month’s VN Happy Hour, the team will be exploring all the angles and showcasing the diverse range of…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions: SPVS – bridging the gap, pt 2
Welcome to the second part of “Bridging the Gap’ – a special two-part VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with the Society of Practising Veterinary…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Epilepsy neurologists Simon Platt and Laurent Garosi
In this podcast we are talking epilepsy, with veterinary neurology experts Simon Platt and Laurent Garosi. We will be chatting to them about when to treat…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 17: taking your next referral nursing steps with Linnaeus
VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by RVN and manager of the Linnaeus Veterinary Nursing Post Registration Programme, Sophie Venables. The programme…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Kathryn Cuddy on otitis externa and behaviour issues
This podcast has been brought to you by Neptra – the only single-dose, vet-administered treatment available for acute otitis externa in dogs. Launched in 2020…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Jobs: Dave Beeston on tackling your first interview
RVC emergency and critical care resident Dave Beeston BvetMed(Hons), PGDip(VCP), MRCVS, who has been charting his early veterinary career in Vet Times…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Jobs: Ian Wright on what employers are looking for in interviews
Vet Ian Wright BVMS, BSc, MSc, MRCVS, co-owner of Mount Veterinary Practice in Lancashire, offers some pointers on what practices are look for from candidates…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Jobs: Your interview questions answered by Fiona Stephens
Fiona Stephens, recruitment manager for Goddard Veterinary Group, answers some of your submitted questions about conducting yourself in interviews in this…
Vet Times PodcastEp 55: Karen Perry on lameness conditions in cats
Lameness in cats can create challenges for vets and owners. In this podcast, Karen Perry joins the Vet Times Podcast again to discuss the most commonly…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions: SPVS – bridging the gap, pt 1
Welcome to the first part of a special VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with SPVS – the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons. As part of an…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 16: VN Happy Hour 5 – senior pets: caring for ‘golden oldies’
On 27 May 2021, VN Happy Hour 5 – sponsored by AnimalCare – focused on the topic of senior pets. Hosted, as usual, by Vet Times editor James Westgate and VN…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 15: wound care and management, with Amanda Curtis
VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel sits down with RVN and university lecturer Amanda Curtis to discuss wound care, management and the VN’s role in this complicated…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: a year in telehealth, with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
In the third and final part of our series on telehealth – brought to you by Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency and critical care – we sit down…
Vet Times PodcastEp 54: Luca Ferasin discusses mitral valve disease
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common cardiovascular disease and the most frequent cause of congestive heart failure in dogs. European and RCVS…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 14: Craig Bennett on sustainable leadership
To promote the upcoming VMG-SPVS Virtual Congress (13-14 May 2021), VBJ sat down with chief executive officer at The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett. Craig will…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 14: Life as a locum RVN, with Molly Fiander
This month VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by locum RVN Molly Fiander to chat about life as a locum, coping through COVID-19, and her love for helping…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Michael Unsworth on skin disease in dogs and role of nutrition
With an increase in popularity of breeds that are prone to allergic skin disease, such as the French bulldog and Labrador retriever, it’s likely we’ll be…
Vet Times PodcastVN Happy Hour 4.0 – Well-being: the magic of veterinary nursing
VN Happy Hour 4.0 saw vet nurse, writer, educator and leading blogger Jane Davidson feature in our main interview to discuss her perspective on physical and…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: the future of telehealth, with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
This week's Vet Times podcast is brought to you by Vets Now, the UK’s No.1 provider of Emergency and Critical Care. We’re with Dave Leicester, the head of…
Vet Times PodcastEp 53: Stop the rot – David Walker discusses CRGV
With 23 cases confirmed in the UK so far this year, this week’s podcast sees us talking about cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), better known…
Vet Times PodcastVBJ First Opinions, Ep 13: Latest lessons in learning – online with David Babington
This episode of VBJ First Opinions sees VBJ editor James Westgate joined by David Babington, business development director for veterinary CPD provider Improve…
Vet Times PodcastEp 52: Mike Davies on obesity in pets
Obesity is an increasing problem in pets, as in humans, with multiple causal factors and implications for animal health. Nutritional consultant Mike Davies…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Brian Zanghi on feline hydration and water balance
This session with Brian Zanghi, research scientist at the Purina Product Technology Center, St Louis, will focus on his work on feline hydration and water…
Vet Times PodcastBSAVA Congress Special, with Julian Hoad
Welcome to the Vet Times podcast for a BSAVA Congress special. Congress is taking place this year from 25 to 27 March. It's all online, and this week we are…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: dispelling the myths of telehealth with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
This week's Vet Times podcast is brought to you by Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency and critical care. Today, we're going to be talking about…
Vet Times PodcastVN Happy Hour 3 – Clinics and campaigns: leading the way
Following on from the monster success of our first two events, we were delighted to lift the winter blues and blow away the cobwebs by hosting Vet Nurse Happy…
Vet Times PodcastEp 51: Sarah Caney on management of feline hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism can affect 10% of cats aged above 10, and is the most common endocrinopathy in cats. Sarah Caney joins the Vet Times Podcast again, this time…
Vet Times PodcastEp 50: Nicola Menzies-Gow on working with owners on equine laminitis
In this Vet Times Podcast, Nicola Menzies-Gow, who has previously discussed the clinical aspects of equine laminitis (Ep 42), returns to discuss how vets can…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Andy Sparkes on the importance of feline hydration
This session with independent feline consultant, Andy Sparkes, covers the important topic of feline hydration. While on the surface simple, the factors that…
Vet Times PodcastVN Happy Hour 2.0
Following the monster success of our first VN Happy Hour event, we decided to do it all over again – and our second event took place on 26 November 2020. For…
Vet Times PodcastVet Times Extra: Equine herpes virus discussed, with Richard Newton
In this podcast, brought to you in association with Zoetis – the manufacturer of Equip EHV1,4 – we ask Richard Newton the questions you have always wanted to…
Vet Times PodcastEp 49: Hannah Lipscomb discusses otitis externa
Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in veterinary practice, in particular in dogs. In this podcast, Hannah Lipscomb will discuss its…
Vet Times PodcastVN Times Podcast, Ep 10: Caroline Peacock on Pet Blood Bank UK
VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by RVN and veterinary manager at Pet Blood Bank UK (PBBUK) Caroline Peacock. Caroline tells us all about her work with…
Vet Times PodcastEp 48: Hany Elsheikha on year-round parasite protection
Pet owners are broadly willing to do all they can to protect their pets and keep them healthy, but commitment to therapeutic and preventive parasite regiments…