Rare Dogs and Real Civility with Sara Jackson
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do rare spaniels, sled dogs, and civility at work have in common? In this episode, Sara Jackson...
The Accessoscope: Seeing Veterinary Life Differently With Niall Connell
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Niall Connell shares his remarkable journey from an unexpected start in veterinary medicine to a car...
Vet Nurse Takeover with Matthew Rendle & Jo Megarity
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we’re flipping the script - literally. Matt Rendl...
Bowties, Eyes and Surprise with David Williams
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr David Williams joins Mike and Julian for an extensive conversation that spans various topics incl...
Mindset and Mastery with Andy Green
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike and Julian are joined by Andy Green – small animal vet, leadership mentor, a...
Highland Wildlife Tales With Rebecca Amos
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode of Veterinary Ramblings, Mike and Julian are joined by Rebecca Amos from th...
Be the Change: Championing Antimicrobial Stewardship With Fergus Allerton
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike and Julian are joined by Fergus Allerton, a leading voice in antimicrobial ste...
Thriving Amidst Chaos with Allison Johanson (LCSW)
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julian and Mike introduce Allison Johansson, an expert on managing stress and traum...
The Road to Resilience: Balancing Life and Vet Practice with Dave Nicol
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr Dave Nicol joins Julian and Mike to share his journey from veterinary practice o...
Exploring Nature’s Hidden Worlds with Nicky Fish
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veterinary Ramblings, hosts Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by wildlife ...
Exploring Genetic Disorders With Clare Rusbridge
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad welcome renowned veterinary neurologist Clare Rusbridge to discuss her...
From Marathons to Microbes With Jackie Brearley
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike and Julian sit down with Jackie Brearley, a trailblazer in the veterinary fiel...
Unionising Vet Nursing with Georgina Parsons
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mike and Julian introduce Georgina Parsons, a driving force behind the National Uni...
Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) With Hannah Capon
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Hannah Capon from Canine Arthritis Management (CAM) to d...
It's Not Always About You: Understanding Incivility with Helen Silver-MacMahon
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the importance of civility in the workplace with Helen Silver-MacMahon, ...
Behind the Scalpel: Conversations with Surgeon Giles Bond-Smith
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with renowned consultant HPB and emergency surgeon Giles Bond Smith to ...
Leadership, Culture, and Success with Cath Bishop
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julian and Mike have a fascinating conversation with Cath Bishop, an inspirational ...
Neurological Discoveries in Veterinary Science With Holger Volk
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Julian and Mike as they chat with Holger Volk, a prominent neurologist, neurosurgeon, and recip...
The Magic Behind The Mic With Tesseract Media Services
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julian and Mike sit down with Charlie and Alicia, the key figures behind the scenes at Tesseract Med...
Risky Business With Jack Peploe From Veterinary IT Services
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're joined by Jack Peploe from Veterinary IT Services to discuss his top tips for...
Advanced Imaging For All With Craig Tessyman
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Craig Tessyman, a nurse team leader for the exotics department at Rutland House, jo...
Jungle Adventure Of A New Grad Vet With Jamil Dowling
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jamil Dowling, a veterinary graduate who previously joined the hosts as a student...
A Journey Into Ultrasound With Angie Lloyd-Jones and Julie Burnage from Aspire UCS
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Julian and Mike are joined by Angie and Jules, two women with a combined ex...
Episode 109: Flying Giraffes and Aging Horses With Nicola Jarvis (Redwings Horse Sanctuary)
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Nicola Jarvis, a passionate veterinary surgeon from Red Wings Horse Sanctuary, as she shares ...
Episode 108: Change How You Think About Special Need Dogs With Tracey Turnbull
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming world of dog rescue and advocacy with the incredible...
Episode 107: In the Arctic with Mike Brampton
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate the festive season, Julian Hoad interviews Mike Brampton who provides a compelling acco...
Episode 106: Not One More Vet With Shannon Emmons
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Dr Shannon Emmons, a practice owner, Education Committee Co-Chair ...
Episode 105: Tackling Cancer with Salmonella
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we delve into the world of cancer research with the incredible Doug Thamm. We kick things...
Episode 104: Unlearning The Traditional Approach With Periwinkle Kaur
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this episode of "Veterinary Ramblings" as we welcome Periwinkle Kaur, the Director of ESU...
Episode 103: Human Arrogance And Animal Behaviour With Sarah Heath
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Veterinary Ramblings, we are thrilled to welcome the distinguished Sarah Heath fr...
Episode 102: Opening An Orthopaedic Practice With Dr Andy Moores
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're delighted to be joined by Dr Andy Moores, an internationally-recognised expert in ...
Episode 101: From Academia to Antibiotics with Prof. Ian Ramsey
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're delighted to be joined by award-winning writer and former BSAVA President Professor Ian Ramsey...
Episode 100: Improving The Lives Of Animals With Dr Alick Simmons
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Dr Alick Simmons, a distinguished expert with a captivating career in ani...
Ep 98: The Magic Of Mushrooms With Dr Rob Silver & Joni Kamlet
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this captivating episode, our hosts Mike and Julian delve into the enchanting world of mushrooms ...
Unveiling the Brucella Canis Crisis: A Candid Conversation with Louise Buckley & Mike Brampton
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Veterinary Ramblings, we delve into a pressing issue currently affecting ...
Ep 97: Canine Cancer Care With Inge Breathnach AKA The Oncology RVN
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The next guest to join us is Inge Breathnach AKA The Oncology RVN!With quite a sensitive episode ahe...
Ep 96: Telemedicine And Technology In The Veterinary Industry With Jessica May
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re joined by Jessica May MRCVS! Jessica has worked in mixed and equine practices, bo...
Ep 95: Change The Way You Teach With Toby Trimble
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Toby Trimble, an RCVS and ECVAA Specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and a...
Ep 94: Veterinary Dermatology With Dr Darragh O' Hanlon AKA @thetopicalvet
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Darragh O' Hanlon (@thetopicalvet), an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner an...
Ep 93: From Pet Care to Drag Racing with Laura Jones RVN
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with Laura Jones RVN about her life as a veterinary nurse, her hobbies, and her p...
Ep 92: Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine With Dr Russell Chandler
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the fantastic Dr Russell Chandler! Russell graduated from the University...
Ep 91: Small Animal Nutrition And Raw Feeding With Dr Mike Davies
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mike Davies graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 1976. He owne...
Ep 90: Wanderlust & Ways Of Healing With Caroline Murray
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with the wonderful Caroline Murray, an international veterinary locum and a...
Ep 89: Around the World in 180 Days with Dr. Laura Massey-Pugh
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Laura joins us for the second time after smashing the Guinness World Record for tandem cycling, co...
Ep 88. The Christmas Special 2022
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas Ramblers!We're blown away by the year that we've had. If you follow us on social med...
Ep 87: Geronimo The Alpaca With Helen Macdonald (Part 2)
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we released part one of our episode with Helen MacDonald, giving you the chance to get th...
Ep 86: Raising Alpacas With Helen MacDonald (Part 1)
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You may know Helen MacDonald as the owner of Geronimo the alpaca - however, there is so much more to...
Ep 85: Family Life And Finding A Balance With Carly Kilby
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by the wonderful Carly Kilby!Carly is a veterinary nurse, scout leader and mo...
Ep 84: Scuba, Stress And Success With Ruth Greenhill
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we chat with the awesome Ruth Greenhill, an ECC veterinary night nurse at a busy 24hr hos...
Ep 83: The Strength Of The Veterinary Community With Lacey Pitcher
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting with Lacey Pitcher, an RVN who has travelled the world and enjoyed a varied...
Ep 82: Veterinary Nursing & Motherhood With Lou Northway
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
*Please note, this episode was recorded last year during coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions, how...
Ep 81: Non-traditional Companion Animals With Craig Tessyman RVN
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the fantastic Craig Tessyman RVN!Craig started working in practice as a s...
Ep 80: Developing Leadership Skills With Dr Hannah Perrin
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we speak to the wonderful Dr Hannah Perrin - a leading figure in veterinary education. ...
Ep 79: Empathy, Ethics and Autonomy in Vet Medicine with Dr Karen Hiestand
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the fantastic Karen Hiestand!Karen shares her experiences training as a v...
Ep 78: Beavers, Bats & Burnout With Dr Sean McCormack
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're chatting to Dr Sean McCormack: Conservationist, Vet, and Presenter!Graduating...
Ep 77: Pests, Pets & Pussycats With Dr Nathalie Dowgray (ISFM)
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest this week is Nathalie Dowgray, the Head of ISFM at International Cat Care! Nathalie gr...
Ep 76: Forging Your Own Path With Jamil Dowling
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week our guest is Jamil Dowling!Joining us from Armenia, Jamil talks us through his unique chil...
Ep 75: SteLa Tandems World Record Attempt With Dr Laura Massey-Pugh
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laura is a Companion Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is taking a sabbatical for 6 months to ride aroun...
Ep 74: Discussing Animal Welfare With Dr Sean Wensley
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Veterinary Ramblings is joined by Dr Sean Wensley, author of Through A Vet's Eyes: How we ...
Ep 73: Mangabeys, Malaria And Making A Difference With Matthew Rendle RVN
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Rendle (RVN) is back on Veterinary Ramblings! We discuss his ongoing projects with Wildlife Vet...
Ep 72: The Life Of An Expat Vet With Dr Mark Hedberg
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Hedberg is known as The Expat Vet and has spent a lot of his working life travelling from co...
Ep 71: Special Episode: Learn About Julian Hoad
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're interviewing our very own Dr Julian Hoad!Julian began his life, as most Hoads do, i...
Ep 70: Special Episode: Learn About Mike Brampton
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a very special episode exploring the life of our co-host Mike Brampton! (We've spe...
Ep 69: Imposter Syndrome And Working In India With Chris Wilson
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Chris Wilson!Originally from Aberdeen, Chris graduated from Glasgow Uni ...
Ep 68: EmPowering Veterinary Nursing with Emily Holmes
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the fantastic Emily Holmes AKA EmPowering RVN Media!Emily shares her jour...
Ep 67: Understanding Microaggressions With Janika Patel
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Veterinary Ramblings is joined by the fantastic Janika Patel.Janika is a British-Indian Ve...
Ep 66: Pet Pain and Palliative Care with Emily Woodbridge AKA Nexus Vet Physio
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Emily Woodbridge AKA Nexus Vet Physio, a degree-qualified Veterinary Ph...
Ep 65: Podcasting And Paella With More Than Just A Vet Francisco Gomez
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Veterinary Ramblings is joined by fellow podcaster, Francisco Gomez, the man behind More T...
Ep 64: Accidents, Aquatics And Animal Rescue With Sarah Cotton
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are joined by the inspirational Sarah Cotton!Sarah was working as a firefighter when h...
Ep 63: The Life And Times Of Wendy Nevins RVN
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Wendy Nevins RVN who has been a qualified VN for nearly 30 years!We discu...
Ep 62: Weight Management And Pet Obesity With Georgia Woods-Lee AKA @thefatvetnurse
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Georgia Woods-Lee (@thefatvetnurse) who is an RVN specialising in pet nutrition and...
Ep 61: Christmas Ramblings With Mike Brampton And Julian Hoad
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for our Christmas ramblings as we spread some festive cheer for the end of the year.We share...
Ep 60: Perfectionism And Philosophy With Fabian Rivers AKA Dready Vet
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Fabian Rivers AKA Dready Vet!Fabian is the lead exotics vet at an indepen...
Ep 59: "Not Just A Ferret" With Anna Mercer @ferretnurservn
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we sit down with Anna Mercer AKA Anna The Ferret Nurse! In this episode, we ta...
Ep 58: Pet Blood Bank UK And Fear-Free Practice With Nikki McLeod RVN AKA felinefabulousvetnursing
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Nikki McLeod AKA @felinefabulousvetnursing!Nikki has had a fascinating c...
Ep 57: Perseverance And Physiotherapy With Hannah Olliff-Lee AKA Physio.RVN
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we sit down with the inspiring Hannah Olliff-Lee AKA Physio.RVN!Hannah's veteri...
Ep 56: Separation Anxiety And Dog Training With Petrina Firth The Pet Coach
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us this week as we speak with Petrina Firth AKA The Pet Coach!Petrina is a Pet Behaviourist and...
Ep 55: Animal Nutrition With Jessica Joosse AKA nutritionrvn
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Jessica Joosse AKA nutritionrvn! Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of...
Ep 54: The Kennel Club (UK) & The Kennel Club Charitable Trust With Bill Lambert And Bill King
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Veterinary Ramblings is a double bill - with Bill Lambert & Bill King joining us from ...
Ep 53: Shelter Medicine With Chloe Mackintosh AKA The Charity Vet Nurse
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Chloe Mackintosh AKA The Charity Vet Nurse!Chloe started as a student ve...
Ep 52: Ethnobotany And Ethnopharmacology With Dr Anthony (Tony) Booker
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tony Booker explains how his PhD research took him from turmeric farms in India and...
Ep 51: Random Ramblings With Mike Brampton & Julian Hoad
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a bit of a giggle with our (very random) season finale with Mike & Julian!This episo...
Ep 50: Homeless People And Their Pets With Dr Jade Statt From StreetVet
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking to Jade Statt, the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of StreetVet!StreetVet i...
Ep 49: Rum Ramblings With RSPCA Vet And Quizmaster Jon Fitzmaurice
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Jon Fitzmaurice!Jon is a rum enthusiast and an RSPCA Veterinarian. Jon...
Ep 48: Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks With Anita Dowe (AKA The Mindful Pet Owner)
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we sit down with Anita Dowe, more commonly known as The Mindful Pet Owner!Anita is a veter...
Ep 47: Finding Your Tools With Dr. Anne-Marie Svendsen Aylott (Purple Cat Coaching)
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Veterinary Ramblings gets hypnotised by Anne-Marie Svendsen Aylott from Purple Cat ...
Ep 46: Melbourne Exotics And Mindfulness With Dr Amber Lee
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're kicking off our latest season with the wonderful Dr Amber Lee!🦜🦩We discuss ho...
Ep 45: Veterinary Ramblings Is 1 Years Old! (Short Episode)
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Veterinary Ramblings has turned one year old! We'll be back next week with more wonderful,...
Ep 44: You Can't Eat Money With Mike Brampton And Julian Hoad
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're talking treats - specifically, the ones that Julian won't eat due to ethical concern...
Ep 43: Life Online With Cat Henstridge AKA Cat The Vet
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a blast talking with Cat The Vet! We catch up on how the pandemic has affected her...
Ep 42: Farms and Flatcaps With Dr Julian Norton (The Yorkshire Vet)
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ey up! This week we welcome Julian Norton to Veterinary Ramblings - best known for his role on the p...
Ep 41: The Bella Moss Foundation With Jill Moss & Chris Laurence (MBE)
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we speak to Jill Moss & Chris Laurence (MBE) from The Bella Moss Foundation.We discus...
Ep 40: Finding Out 'What Is You' With Dr. Pete Wedderburn AKA Pete The Vet
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Pete Wedderburn AKA Pete The Vet. We ask him about his career path and i...
Ep 39: The LGBTQ+ Veterinary Community With Sam Morgan
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Sam Morgan, former president of the BVNA counsel and current member of t...
Ep 38: Tortoises, Sugar Gliders & Ferrets With Dr John Chitty
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're chatting to John Chitty, the director of a small animal/exotics practice in Hampshire. We disc...
Ep 37: Gin Tasting, Whisky Auctions & Scottish Porridge With Dr Graeme Eckford
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first ever guest on the show, Graeme Eckford, is back this week! We've come a long way since epi...
Ep 36: Vet Sustain & Regenerative Agriculture With Dr Laura Higham
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Laura Higham, a veterinary consultant in sustainable livestock product...
Ep 35: Lion Dentistry With Dr Martin Brice
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're chatting to Dr Martin Brice about lion dentistry, working in the UK & South Afri...
Ep 34: Life, Death & Screw Ups With Dr Robin Hargreaves
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Veterinary Ramblings is back & this week we’re kicking off the season with Dr Robin Hargreaves...
Veterinary Ramblings Trailer
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We would love for you to join us for our podcast Veterinary Ramblings. Veterinary Ramblings is an 'a...