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Under The Fur
Under the Fur is the podcast that lifts the curtain on the real world of veterinary care.
Hosted by Nessa the Vet, each episode dives into the questions pet owners really want answered, from vet bills and pet health myths to clinic life, tough decisions, and the things vets wish people understood.
Honest, practical, warm, and a little bit cheeky, this is pet care without the fluff.
Let’s go under the fur.
Episodes
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Silence Saves No One: Inside the Dog Meat Trade with Hayley
Content warning: animal cruelty (including sexual abuse of animals), violence and trauma. In Part 2, Hayley, founder of Harbin Slaughterhouse Survivors, tells…
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How the Dog Meat Trade Changed Hailey’s Life
Hailey moved to China thinking she would stay for six months. She had no idea that one phone call would completely change the direction of her life. In this…
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The Flexible Vet Career with Amanda
What if your veterinary career could flex around the life you actually want to live? In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Amanda to…
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From burnout to joy with Jenny
What if the answer to veterinary burnout isn’t leaving the profession but changing the way you work? In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down…
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New Grad Reality: Pressure, Mistakes and Finding Your Feet
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with new graduate vet Sasha to talk honestly about what the first year in practice really feels like…
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Friendship, Regret and Finding Your Place in Vet Med with Jenny
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa is reunited with her best friend Jenny after eight years apart for a deeply personal conversation about…
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She Traded London for the Wild with Kelly
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Kelly to talk about the extraordinary journey that took her from working as a crime analyst with…
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The Dog We Couldn’t Give Up On — with Helen
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Helen to talk about the reality of living with, training and understanding dogs with very…
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Dogs, Fear and Honest Opinions — with Ify
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa takes a slightly different turn and sits down with Ify, a friend who does not work in the veterinary industry…
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Saving Pet Sight: Veterinary Ophthalmology with Dr. John Burgess
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. John Burgess to explore the world of animal eye care. From dry eye…
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Ned’s Rescue Story: Training, Trust and Recovery with Lindsay
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Lindsay to talk about her journey rescuing Ned, a high-energy dog with a complex past and an even…
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Why Burnout in Vet Med Is a Corporate Problem, Not Personal Failure with Sophie
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Sophie to share her powerful journey through mental health challenges, cancer treatment and…
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Ethics, Welfare and the Future of Vet Med with Dr. Caroline Allen
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Dr. Caroline Allen to talk about veterinary ethics, animal welfare, second opinions and what truly…
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Can Better Leadership Save Vet Med? - With Chris White
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Chris White, Operations and Development Director of the Veterinary Management Group, to talk about…
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How Alfie Built His Own Path in Vet Med
In Episode 7 of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinarian Alfie to talk about the unexpected paths that can lead into veterinary medicine. From…
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How Veterinary Physiotherapy Transforms Pet Recovery — with Lucy Walsh
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary physiotherapist Lucy Walsh to explore how animal rehabilitation can transform recovery…
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What Vet Nurses Really See — with Callum Marshall
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary nurse Callum Marshall to talk about the reality of life on the frontlines of veterinary…
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The Future of Vet Med with Ben Jacklin
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Ben Jacklin, CEO of Medivet UK, to talk about leadership, culture, and the future of veterinary…
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Loving a Broken Breed: Claire’s Story of Pugs, Care and Grief
In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Claire Balla, a pet owner, former pet shop owner, dog groomer and trainer, to talk about the…
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When Vet Med Breaks You - Sarah’s Story of Burnout, Self-Trust and Finding Hope
What happens when the dream career you worked so hard for starts breaking you? In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with fellow veterinarian…
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When Love Means Letting Go: Mel’s Story of Loss, Guilt and Friendship
In this heartfelt episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Mel for an honest conversation about the love, guilt and grief that can come with caring…