So You Want To Be a Vet?

How to prepare before vet school

14 Jul 2025

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Hi everyone! In today's episode Georgia and Verity discuss how to spend the summer before starting vet school. They chat about whether you should ...

What to do on results day?

09 Jun 2025

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Thanks for sticking with us while we get some more regular episodes out (vet school is busy!).In this episode Georgia and Verity discuss their results...

Placements at vet school

28 Apr 2025

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In this chatty episode Georgia and Verity discuss their top tips for surviving and thriving on placements at vet school. From what thermal layers to w...

Listen to this episode before your interview

24 Mar 2025

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So excited to announce we have a new host joining the pod! Tune in to us chatting through some last minute interview tips and how we relax and stay fo...

Wider Reading: Raw feeding our pets

03 Feb 2025

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Hi everyone! Tune in to a short episode where I will be talking you through some recent articles and studies about raw feeding our dogs and cats. You ...

New Year, New Podcast Episode: Reflections and setting our 2025 goals

01 Jan 2025

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Join us in this chatty episode where we reflect on the last year in our lives and then set our goals for next year. Dr May says a short goodbye to the...

Aberystwyth Vet School: Celina the vet student, journey to vet school, living in Wales, vet school advice

02 Dec 2024

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Join us in a chatty episode where we learn all about Aberystwyth's vet school and Celina's journey to being a vet student at Aber and RVC. Listen alon...

Uclan vet school series: Georgia, athlete turned 2nd year vet student!

18 Nov 2024

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In today's episode, we hear from Georgia, an established athlete of Team England (who competed in the Commonwealth games and Worlds!) , sharing her jo...

Uclan vet school series: Amber vet student, non-conventional route into veterinary medicine and first year experience

04 Nov 2024

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In today's episode, we sit down with Amber, a first year vet student who openly shares her non-conventional journey into vet school, the challenges s...

Uclan vet school series: Denva vet student, Extracurriculars, EMS Placements

21 Oct 2024

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In today's episode, we chat to Denva a vet student at UCLan, who also completed a Bioveterinary degree here. We discuss a typical week at the Universi...

Uclan vet school series: Alex the vet student, experience as a grad student, BVA Live

07 Oct 2024

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In today's episode, we sit down with Alex, a mature vet student who shares her journey into vet school, experience attending BVA Live and her aspirati...

All about Veterinary Physiotherapy: qualifications, benefits for pets and starting your own business!

23 Sep 2024

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Hello everyone, in today's episode we discuss topical issues in veterinary physiotherapy, qualifications to get there, benefits and what it is like st...

Dealing with rejection

13 May 2024

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In this episode Dr May and Verity discuss the awkward topic of rejection. From why rejection feels so bad to the steps to take once it happens. Hear o...

How to study for vet school & avoid gossypibomas?

02 Apr 2024

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Hey friends, in today's episode Dr. May shares her mistakes made and lessons learned in veterinary practice while Verity shares her top tips for s...

XL Bully Ban - why, how, and what is happening now?

29 Mar 2024

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Hey friends, today's hot topic is about the XL bully ban in the UK which made it illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed from an XL bully sin...

Discuss: why are veterinary fees so expensive in the UK?

23 Mar 2024

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In today's episode, we discuss a HOT topic on veterinary fees in the UK. The CMA has launched an investigation into the veterinary industry in gen...

Clinical series - 6 month old Labrador with jaundice, talking coagulation cascade and more!

12 Feb 2024

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Hello everyone, today Dr. May and Verity discuss a clinical case out of BSAVA Companion Journal, going through case history, differentials, discussing...

How do we make a veterinary diagnosis?

29 Jan 2024

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In today's episode Verity, Erin, and Bronte discuss how a veterinary diagnosis is made. From taking a history to diagnostic tests this episode wil...

Catch up with us - life updates!

15 Jan 2024

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Welcome back and welcome to any new listeners. This is a chatty episode with Erin, Bronte and Verity where they tell you some of their highlights from...

We're back!

07 Jan 2024

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New year, new podcast episode! Welcome back and welcome to any new listeners. This year we are super excited to bring some new ideas to the podcast in...

HELP - what is student finance?!

23 Oct 2023

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Join Bronte and Verity in today's episode all about student finance! We tell you all about what student finance actually is, why it is important a...

How to manage your finances at uni!

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode all about how to manage your money while at university. This is often something that is very new for...

What to expect in your first term of vet school!

25 Sep 2023

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Join Bronte and Verity in today's episode where we discuss everything you will experience in your first term of vet school. How do I fit in? Do I ...

What We Wish We Knew Before Starting Vet School

11 Sep 2023

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Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode where we tell you everything we wish we had known before beginning vet school. Learn from our experi...

Top Tips for Starting Vet School

28 Aug 2023

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Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode where we discuss all of our best advice for starting university. From doing your first food shop to ...

UCAS: Our Best Personal Statement Advice

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss our top tips for how to write your veterinary...

Veterinary Wider Reading: Dentistry in first opinion practice?

31 Jul 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss what goes in dentist...

Veterinary Wider Reading: All about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and new treatment options, Keith's heartbreaking story

17 Jul 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss a mysterious, not so...

Special Episode: Teaching and Mentoring with Dr James Taylor!

03 Jul 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Dr James Taylor, the president...

Diversifying from clinical practice- with Dr Liz Barton!

19 Jun 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Liz Barton. Listen in as she t...

Veterinary Wider Reading: Veterinary Corporatisation with Dr Rhian Littlehales

05 Jun 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss veterinary corporatisation w...

Ophthalmology through the eyes of a vet student

22 May 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss ophthalmology, work experience and interest in specia...

4th year at Surrey!

08 May 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat to our special guest Tia about 4th year of vet s...

3rd year at RVC!

24 Apr 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte is getting her turn on the hot seat and talking all about...

Second Year at Bristol!

10 Apr 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Parisha, who is a second year student a...

First Year at Harper & Keele!

27 Mar 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Jess, who is a first year student at Ha...

Everything You Need to Know About The Graduate Programme!

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Ella, who is a first year student at th...

Special episode: Getting into Vet Nursing, Vet Tech Specialist VTS, Emergency Veterinary Education with Sara Mooney

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte, Verity and Dr May sit down with Sara Mooney RVN CertVNEC...

Veterinary Wider Reading: Feline Pancytopenia Outbreak

13 Feb 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss feline pancytopenia, the imp...

Special Episode: Teleradiology with Dr Jonathan Hughes!

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte and Verity travelled all the way to Cambridge to record t...

Ethics Scenario Practice

30 Jan 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give a run through of how to answer an ethical question at in...

Ethics questions are hard... Here's our advice!

16 Jan 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give some tips on answering those tricky ethical questions. L...

How to answer 'What are your weaknesses?'!?!

09 Jan 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about your weaknesses at interview! This ...

New Year's Resolutions!!

02 Jan 2023

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we welcome in 2023 with a discussion about how to set so...

Why are extracurriculars important??

19 Dec 2022

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk all about extracurriculars. From sports teams to playing...

Veterinary wider reading: Avian influenza in the UK

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss bird flu (avian influenza), ...

What makes a good vet?

05 Dec 2022

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss what a good vet looks like! This is something that co...

How to talk about your work experience at interview!

21 Nov 2022

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about all your work experience in your ve...

How to answer 'Why do you want to be a vet?'?!

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the common interview question 'Why do you want to be ...

Personal Statement 101!

05 Sep 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat about the UCAS personal statement. If you're wondering what ...

Cambridge Vet School - how to choose a college? open application? compulsary intercalation? interviews?

29 Aug 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the ins and outs of applying to Cambridge Vet School, whe...

Entrance exam: Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) when applying to Cambridge

22 Aug 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the Cambridge Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment, or ...

Tips and common mistakes when answering vet school interview questions!

15 Aug 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss some tips on answering vet school interview questions! In...

How to present yourself at a vet school interview

08 Aug 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about how to present yourself at a vet school interview. We ...

What is the Situational Judgement Test?

01 Aug 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what the situational judgement test actually is. This ...

What are interviewers really looking for?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what university interviewers are looking for when they...

What are group interviews?

22 Jul 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a group interview is and what you can expect to h...

What is an MMI interview?

20 Jul 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a MMI interview is and what you can expect to hap...

What is a panel interview?

18 Jul 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a panel interview is and what you can expect to h...

Applying to Vet School

11 Jul 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what you can expect your application to vet school to ...

What is UCAS?

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in a new series of the podcast, giving you UCAS advice to make your university application...

Lifelong career as a general practice vet with Dr Alex Davies!

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, Dr May chats with Vet Mentor President, BVA Young Vet of the Year 2021 and RCVS I...

BVA Presidency and Small Animal & Exotics Vetting with Dr Daniella Dos Santos!

06 Jun 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Daniella Dos Santos, a small animal & exotic GP. We chat to D...

First Year at Vet School with Vet Mentor Scholars Dhruv and Lizzie!

23 May 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, Vet Mentor Scholars Dhruv and Lizzie share their experiences as first-year vet st...

Careers Fair: The Webinar Vet with Dr Anthony Chadwick

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Anthony Chadwick, a small animal GP. We chat to Anthony about the...

Careers Fair: VetX and Education with Dr Dave Nicol

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Dave Nicol, a small animal GP. We chat to Dave about his universi...

Careers Fair: Pedigree Dog Health with Ben The Vet!

28 Mar 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, a small animal GP and who many of you probabl...

Careers Fair: Overcoming Adversity with Dr Niall Connell

14 Mar 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Niall Connell, former President of the Royal College of Veterinar...

Careers Fair: Practice Ownership with Dr Rhian Littlehales

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want to Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode we talk with Dr Rhian Littlehales, a small animal vet! Join us as we discuss Rhian...

RCVS Special: Diversity and Equality with RCVS Senior Vice President Dr. Mandisa Greene

14 Feb 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Mandisa Greene, former President and current Senior Vice Presiden...

Careers Fair: New Graduate Small Animal Vet with Dr. Charlotte Lloyd (@vetsurgeondiaries)

31 Jan 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Charlotte Lloyd, a new graduate small animal vet! Join us as we d...

Student Research Experience with Erin!

17 Jan 2022

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Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be a Vet?'! In this episode, join Bronte and Erin as they discuss an exciting research opportunity that Erin had over ...

Careers Fair: Farm Vetting with Dr. Sophie Harding

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Sophie Harding, a farm vet! Join us as we discuss Sophie's daily ...

The Power of Mentorship with Dr. Alex Davies

24 Dec 2021

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Alex Davies, Vet Mentor President and winner of the British V...

Introducing your Hosts!

23 Dec 2021

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Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode we are introducing two new members to the team, qualified veterinary surgeon, ...

Careers Fair: One Health and the Veterinary Passport with Dr. Simon Doherty

24 Oct 2021

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Welcome back to our Careers Fair series! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Simon Doherty, originally a farm veterinary surgeon currently working on...

Careers Fair: Named Veterinary Surgeon with Dr. Anja Petrie

11 Oct 2021

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Welcome back to our brand new Careers Fair series! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Anja Petrie, a named veterinary surgeon currently working at a...

Careers Fair: Veterinary Pathology with Dr. Annabel Travers

27 Sep 2021

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Welcome back to our brand new Careers Fair series! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Annabel Travers, a veterinary surgeon currently undertaking a ...

Careers Fair: Marine Mammal Rescue with Dr. Natalie Arrow

13 Sep 2021

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In this episode of our new Career's Fair series we chat to Marine Animal Rescue vet Dr. Natalie Arrow about life as a vet in the exciting world of mar...

Careers Fair: Small Animal General Practice and Social Media with Dr. Bolu Eso

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of our new Career's Fair series we chat to Small Animal GP and Channel 4's Pooch Perfect vet Dr. Bolu Eso about life as a vet in the c...

Careers Fair: The Donkey Sanctuary with Dr. Alex Thiemann

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to our brand new Careers Fair series! In this episode, we join Dr. Alex Thiemann, veterinary surgeon at charity The Donkey Sanctuary, discussi...

Discussion Pod: Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Katie Ford

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sofia and Erin speak with veterinary surgeon and coach Dr. Katie Ford about imposter syndrome, self-confidence and knowing your worth at bot...

Discussion Pod: What if my application is unsuccessful?

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! This week Sofia and Erin the reality of being rejected from vet school and why an unsuccessful application doesn't mean that your journey...

Discussion Pod: The Summer Before Vet School

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! Summer is fast approaching, in this episode Sofia and Erin share useful advice on how to prepare yourself for vet school, including how t...

Discussion Pod: Surviving exam season

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! Exam season is fast approaching - whether you have GCSEs or A Levels in the coming years or have in-class assessments to replace canceled...

Discussion Pod: Reflecting on Work Experience

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin discuss the process of reflecting on virtual work and in person experience as well as highlighting how to...

Discussion Pod: What is EMS all about?

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin discuss Extra-Mural Studies (EMS) - these are placements that are required to be undertaken before gradua...

OpenPod 8: Parisha, the University of Bristol

22 Feb 2021

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Hi everyone! In this episode of the OpenPod mini-series, Erin and Sofia chat with Parisha from the University of Bristol! Parisha is a first-year stud...

Discussion Pod: Wider Reading

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin discuss everything surrounding wider reading - such as key topics, reliable resources and how to utilise ...

Discussion Pod: Busting Vet School Myths

25 Jan 2021

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Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin share their thoughts on the common misconceptions surrounding vet school and do their best to bust these ...

Discussion Pod: Positivity During the Pandemic

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin discuss their experiences in dealing with lockdown and keeping positive during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thi...

Christmas Special: Dr. Julian Norton MRCVS

21 Dec 2020

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Hi everyone! In this very special Christmas edition of 'So You Want To Be a Vet?', Erin and Sofia interview the star of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet,...

OpenPod 7: May, the University of Cambridge

07 Dec 2020

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Hi everyone! In this episode of the OpenPod mini-series, Erin and Sofia chat with May from the University of Cambridge! May is now a fifth-year veteri...

OpenPod 6: Erin, the University of Nottingham

23 Nov 2020

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Hi everyone! In this episode of the OpenPod mini-series, Erin sits on the other side of the table and is interviewed by Sofia all about what life is l...

Discussion Pod: Our Experiences with Vet School Interviews

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hi everyone! In this episode, Sofia and Erin discuss their vet school interview experiences, their top tips for practice and preparation & share w...

OpenPod 5: Ellie, the University of Edinburgh

09 Nov 2020

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Hi everyone! In this episode of their OpenPod mini-series, vet students Sofia and Erin interview Ellie Campbell-Kilner. Ellie is a third-year veterina...

OpenPod 4: Sofia, the University of Surrey

26 Oct 2020

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Hi everyone! In this episode of the OpenPod mini-series, Sofia sits on the other side of the table and is interviewed by Erin all about what life is l...

OpenPod 3: Milinda, the University of Nottingham April Cohort

12 Oct 2020

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Hi everyone! In this episode of their OpenPod mini-series, vet students Sofia and Erin interview Milinda Hewagama. Milinda is a first-year veterinary ...

OpenPod 2: Cara, the University of Glasgow

28 Sep 2020

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Hi everyone! In this next episode of their OpenPod mini-series, vet students Sofia and Erin interview Cara Loney. Cara is a fourth-year veterinary med...

OpenPod 1: Alex, the Royal Veterinary College

14 Sep 2020

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Hi everyone! In the first of their OpenPod mini-series, vet students Sofia and Erin interview Dr Alex Davies. Alex is a 2020 graduate of the Royal Vet...