Vet Times Podcast
Episodes
VBJ First Opinions: SPVS – bridging the gap, pt 1
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first part of a special VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with SPVS – the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons. As part...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 16: VN Happy Hour 5 – senior pets: caring for ‘golden oldies’
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 West...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 15: wound care and management, with Amanda Curtis
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Vet Times Extra: a year in telehealth, with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 – w...
Ep 54: Luca Ferasin discusses mitral valve disease
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mitral valve disease (MVD) is the most common cardiovascular disease and the most frequent cause of congestive heart failure in dogs. European and RC...
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 14: Craig Bennett on sustainable leadership
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 14: Life as a locum RVN, with Molly Fiander
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
Vet Times Extra: Michael Unsworth on skin disease in dogs and role of nutrition
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
VN Happy Hour 4.0 – Well-being: the magic of veterinary nursing
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 physic...
Vet Times Extra: the future of telehealth, with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, th...
Ep 53: Stop the rot – David Walker discusses CRGV
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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), be...
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 13: Latest lessons in learning – online with David Babington
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of VBJ First Opinions sees VBJ editor James Westgate joined by David Babington, business development director for veterinary CPD provider...
Ep 52: Mike Davies on obesity in pets
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Obesity is an increasing problem in pets, as in humans, with multiple causal factors and implications for animal health. Nutritional consultant Mike ...
Vet Times Extra: Brian Zanghi on feline hydration and water balance
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This session with Brian Zanghi, research scientist at the Purina Product Technology Center, St Louis, will focus on his work on feline hydration and w...
BSAVA Congress Special, with Julian Hoad
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
Vet Times Extra: dispelling the myths of telehealth with Dave Leicester from Vets Now
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 talki...
VN Happy Hour 3 – Clinics and campaigns: leading the way
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nur...
Ep 51: Sarah Caney on management of feline hyperthyroidism
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
Ep 50: Nicola Menzies-Gow on working with owners on equine laminitis
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Vet Times Podcast, Nicola Menzies-Gow, who has previously discussed the clinical aspects of equine laminitis (Ep 42), returns to discuss how v...
Vet Times Extra: Andy Sparkes on the importance of feline hydration
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This session with independent feline consultant, Andy Sparkes, covers the important topic of feline hydration. While on the surface simple, the factor...
VN Happy Hour 2.0
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Vet Times Extra: Equine herpes virus discussed, with Richard Newton
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, brought to you in association with Zoetis – the manufacturer of Equip EHV1,4 – we ask Richard Newton the questions you have alway...
Ep 49: Hannah Lipscomb discusses otitis externa
27 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Otitis externa is one of the most common conditions seen in veterinary practice, in particular in dogs. In this podcast, Hannah Lipscomb will discuss...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 10: Caroline Peacock on Pet Blood Bank UK
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep 48: Hany Elsheikha on year-round parasite protection
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
Ep 47: COVID – where do we go from here?
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vet Times talks to chief executive officer of Compassion in World Farming and a commentator on the effects of industrial farming, Philip Lymbery. Phi...
Vet Times Extra: Flea treatment failure and how to prevent it – new data, new insight
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this sponsored podcast, brought to you in association with MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto, we speak to Richard Wall and Ian Wright about fle...
Ep 46: Luca Ferasin on companion animal cardiology
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiology has seen many innovations in the past decade. To guide us through some of these, Luca Ferasin joins the Vet Times Podcast once again, wher...
Vet Times Extra: Brian Beale on OA and PCSO-524
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Vet Times Podcast, sponsored by www.VetzPetz.co.uk, Dr Brian Beale, orthopaedic surgeon at Beale Veterinary Specialists in Texas, discusses hi...
Vet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 3 - Libby Sheridan on pet nutrition
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast addresses the obstacles veterinary professionals can face in having conversations about pet nutrition with their clients. We’re talking...
Ep 45: Marge Chandler on pet obesity
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting conversations with owners about obesity in their pets can be difficult, but it is necessary, as weight problems among companion animals conti...
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 12: discussions in disruption with Anthony Chadwick
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, VBJ is delighted to be joined by Anthony Chadwick – a good friend of the publication and a well-known face across the UK veterinary professio...
Ep 44: Jo Murrell on chronic pain in companion animals
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The diagnosis and management of chronic pain in companion animals is an important topic in veterinary medicine, as it can have a major impact on anima...
Vet Times Extra: Sue Paterson on otitis externa
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us with Dr Sue Paterson, senior-vice president of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology and former BSAVA president, as she discusses the...
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 11: life, the universe and everything, with Jamie Crittall
18 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First Opinions talks to Jamie Crittall – vet, practice owner, businessman and raconteur extraordinaire. James and Jamie discuss everything from live...
Ep 43: Sarah Caney on CKD in cats
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic kidney disease is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in older cats, but in many cases it is diagnosed only when clinical signs associat...
Vet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt 2 - feline relinquishment, with Dr Andy Sparkes
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, sponsored by Purina Petcare, we’re joined by Andy Sparkes. Dr Sparkes has become a well-known figure in the UK for his work on fel...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 9: Andrea Jeffery on Schedule Three
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
VN Times sits down with Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jeffery to talk Schedule Three and what it means for the future of the veterinary nursin...
Ep 42: Nicola Menzies-Gow on equine laminitis
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A condition with three forms, laminitis is now considered a clinical syndrome associated with systemic disease or altered weight bearing, rather than ...
Ep 41: Ian Wright on ticks and tick-borne threats
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tick-borne disease is a growing risk to the UK and its pets and owners. To discuss the significant changes in the numbers and species of ticks and pa...
Ep 40: Ferran Valls Sanchez talks on gastrointestinal disorders in companion animals
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is extremely frequent in small animals, and encountered in both first opinion and referral practice. Ferran Valls Sanch...
Ep 39: Talking wellness with WellVet
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re going to be talking about well-being. This is obviously a massive issue in the veterinary profession – and has been for years – but...
Ep 38: Phil Elkins on the implications of cattle vaccination
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vaccines are an important part of cattle vets’ armoury and in the health of the nation’s livestock. Discussions about them with farmers have to to...
Vet Times Extra: LiveClear Pt1 – the science behind it, with Ebenezer Satyaraj
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re with Ebenezer Satyaraj, who is director of molecular nutrition at the Purina Institute. Dr Satyaraj has authored numerous scientific p...
Ep 37: Kit Sturgess with vet advice for senior dogs
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Better husbandry and veterinary care means dogs are living to much older ages. As a result, though, they will be more inclined to suffer from more tha...
VN Times Podcast, Ep 8: Helen Manning on coping with coronavirus
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A huge advocate for the VN role, Helen speaks to VN Times about how her nursing team has helped take the drama out of the corona crisis. – Helen ...
VBJ First Opinions, Ep 10: Thom Jenkins discusses PetsApp
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
PetsApp is a digital platform that has already helped hundreds of practices increase client engagement and generate extra revenue. An app-based total...
Ep 36: Diego Rodrigo Mocholi on locoregional anaesthesia in companion animals
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Locoregional anaesthesia use in veterinary medicine has evolved greatly in the past few decades, with benefits lying in focusing on the specific targe...
Ep 35: Jenny Allan on summer mastitis issues
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An acute seasonal disease in outside-kept cows, summer mastitis may have different transmission routes, but it has the same clinical signs. This time...
Ep 34: Sam Taylor on managing senior cats
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cats, like many of us, are living to an older age – but that can present a unique set of challenges to veterinary practitioners. Vet Sam Taylor has...
Ep 33: Aoife Ryan on equine medication specifics in field
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Equine sedation and general anaesthesia is sometimes required in field situations. Aoife Ryan joins this Vet Times Podcast to discuss the pharmacolog...
Ep 32: Ross Allan on management of companion animal OA
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Vets see osteoarthritis patients daily, and a range of management options are available. Ross Allan, RCVS advanced practitioner in small animal surge...
Ep 31: Karin Kruger on equine gastrointestinal disorders
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Acute colic is the most common equine veterinary emergency, as well as the most common gastrointestinal disorder. Equine internal medicine specialist...
Ep 30: Ian Wright on fleas and related issues
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fleas are still a major parasite concern for pet owners, and still transmitting diseases that are dangerous to humans Ian Wright joins us once more, ...
Ep 29: Ariane Neuber on otitis externa
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few days pass without vets seeing a case of ear disease. Veterinary dermatology specialist Ariane Neuber joins us to discuss otitis externa, including...
Ep 28: Ian Wright on companion animal deworming protocols
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monthly preventive deworming in cats and dogs has been a source of debate inside and outside the veterinary profession. In this Vet Times Podcast, we...
Ep 27: Jenny Stavisky on canine infectious respiratory disease (CIRD) complex
13 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CIRD complex, historically termed “kennel cough”, is a relatively common presentation in UK primary care veterinary practice. Jenny Stavisky, cli...
Ep 26: Simon Tappin on renal disease in geriatric patients
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Older animals presenting with renal disease often do so because of other clinical issues. Simon Tappin, head of internal medicine at Dick White Refer...
Ep 25: Mike Rhodes discusses companion animal ophthalmology
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ophthalmic conditions can account for between 5% and 10% of companion animal consultations. Mike Rhodes, an RCVS and European specialist in veterinar...
Ep 24: Karen Walsh discusses chronic pain in companion animals
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With pets, like their owners, now living to an older age, more of them will be impacted by chronic pain issues. Karen Walsh is an RCVS specialist in ...
Ep 23: Katie Roberts on RCVS’ education reforms
14 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In January, RCVS council approved a series of proposals aimed at improving the education and support of veterinary students and new graduates (read mo...
Ep 22: Nicola Robinson on companion animal poisons
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Toxicological hazards around the home are numerous, so it is inevitable vets will see poisoning cases in their practices. Nicola Robinson, who is hea...
Ep 21: Ian Wright on exotic parasites in dogs
31 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pet travel, growing pet importation and expansion in global parasite distribution are all increasing exotic parasite risk to the UK. Vet Ian Wright, ...
Ep 20: Michael Hewetson on emerging and exotic equine diseases
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With a number of factors increasingly in play, it’s more likely an outbreak of exotic, vector-borne equine disease could one day occur in the UK. M...
Ep 19: Luca Ferasin on myxomatous mitral valve disease
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Myxomatous mitral valve disease is the most common cardiac disease in dogs, and the primary cause for congestive heart failure and cardiac-related dea...
Ep 18: Katie Fitzgerald on improving calf health
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With additional consumer emphasis on animal welfare in the food chain, livestock vets need to be continually engaging with farmers on improving calf h...
Ep 17: Getting fit with Andy Rose and Charlie Mays
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Rose and Charlie Mays co-founded VetFit after a study at the RVC showed sport and exercise had a significant positive impact on mental well-being...
Ep 16: David Charles on BME role models
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Having discussed the lessons he learned from his visit to the National Association of Black Veterinarians Conference in part one (Ep 15), David Charle...
Ep 15: David Charles discusses diversity in the veterinary profession
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Charles attended the first National Association for Black Veterinarians Conference in the US. In the first of a two-part episode, he speaks to t...
Ep 14: David Walker talks Alabama rot and CIRD complex
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Walker, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, is leading research into cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), also known as Al...
Vet Times Extra: Q Fever, Pt2 - management options
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of a two-part podcast series on Q fever – brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health – we talk with vet Helen Scott and Kythe Mac...
Ep 13: Psychologist Laura Haycock on diversity and inclusion
29 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Senior psychologist Laura Haycock, one of the the speakers in BVA’s #BigConversation, discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion with host ...
Ep 12: Richard Newton & Adam Rash on equine disease surveillance
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Rash and Richard Newton, of the AHT, speak to guest host Tom Jackson about 15 years of the Equine Quarterly Disease Surveillance Report – with ...
Ep 11: Valentina Busin on lambing research and prep
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to the lambing period, preparation is key. Valentina Busin joins the Vet Times Podcast to discuss research, the importance of the know...
Vet Times Extra: Q Fever, Pt1 - introducing the disease
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This series of two podcasts looks at Q Fever, a zoonotic disease that is relatively unknown. Brought to you courtesy of Ceva Animal Health, part one...
Ep 10: Karen Perry discusses feline OA
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Diagnosis and management of feline osteoarthritis (OA) can be challenging, especially as research lags behind that of canine OA. Karen Perry joins Pau...
Ep 9: Kate Parkinson discusses worming in small animals
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Worming in companion animals is a routine, but vital, consideration for dog and cat owners.Vet Kate Parkinson discusses how practices can convey impor...
Ep 8: Dave Beeston on “Practice Makes Perfect”
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the Vet Times Podcast, we talk to Dave Beeston about his early career, which he’s been chronicling for Veterinary Times readers i...
Ep 7: Karin Kruger on equine sedation and anaesthesia
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Karin Kruger focuses on when vets may have to perform sedation – and in extreme cases anaesthesia – in the field. – Karin is an equine intern...
Ep 6: Shaun Calleja talks gastric disease
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Calleja, of Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, discusses types, diagnosis and management of gastric disorders in cats and dogs – signs of...
Ep 5: Owen Atkinson discusses antimicrobial stewardship
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Atkinson discusses the hot topic of antimicrobial stewardship, outlining areas where vets and farmers can work together on responsible antibiotic...
Ep 4: Neil Hudson and Roly Owers on Brexit
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the Brexit process finally threatening to reach a conclusion on 31 October, BEVA Congress featured a panel discussion on the potential implicatio...
Ep 3: Rachel Dean and Tim Mair introduce the EBVM Manifesto
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An EBVM manifesto was launched in June 2019 with the aim of ensuring the profession continually improves by embracing and advancing evidence-based vet...
Ep 2: Sean Wensley on PAW report
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Launched in 2011, the PDSA Animal Wellbeing (PAW) Report has been instrumental as an annual barometer of animal welfare issues in the UK. The 2019 re...
Ep 1: Rob Drysdale on BVD
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinary Times editor Paul Imrie speaks to farm vet and consultant Rob Drysdale about bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) and efforts across the UK to erad...