veterinary thought exchange vtx:podcast
Episodes
Episode 75 - My Veterinary Voice
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so thrilled to have Robyn Lowe join us on this episode of the podcast. Robyn is a powerhouse of compassion, communication, and clinical excell...
Episode 74 - Just a Thought... Should we feed raw?
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For today's clinical discussion, we’re joined once again by Dr. Sean McCormack, veterinarian, conservationist, media presenter, and passionate advoc...
Episode 73 - Opening the Windows
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re so thrilled to have Dr. Sean McCormack join us on this episode of the podcast. We talk about his amazing career, from working in windowless ro...
Episode 72 - Just a Thought... Does honey heal wounds?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s clinical segment, we’re joined once again by Amelia Sherwood RVN, a highly experienced veterinary nurse and educator with a special...
Episode 71 - Can we just let them?
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Amelia Sherwood RVN, a passionate veterinary nurse,...
Episode 70 - Just a thought... Should I use prazosin in blocked cats?
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re switching things up in 2025 with a slightly different format. You’ll still get all the great conversations with inspiring people across the ...
Episode 69 - Feline Fine
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we are absolutely delighted to be joined by the brilliant Dr. Sam Taylor, one of the leading voices in feline medicine today...
Episode 68 - Just A Thought... Diagnosing Leptospirosis
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! We’re switching things up in 2025 with a slightly different format. You’ll still get all the great conversations with inspiring pe...
Episode 67 - Leave your ego on the chopping board
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we’re absolutely thrilled to be joined by the legendary Jasmin Paris, MBE - a British ultrarunner, fell running champion, ...
Episode 66 - "The equal and opposite truth"
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Jess Moore-Jones, a vet with an unconventional career path and a passion for tra...
Episode 65 - Painful Paradoxes
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we have an important conversation with the amazing Dr. Sarah Keir, a small animal vet with an impressive clinical career in ve...
Episode 64 - When I Grow Up I Want to Be Happy
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an engaging discussion with Emma, a qualified veterinarian from Bristol University and a familiar face from BBC1's "Vets in Practice." Emm...
Episode 63 - Finding the best solution with the best of intentions
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an engaging discussion with Edwina Gildea, Veterinary Lead at Zoetis UK, as she illuminates the unique and rewarding career path of a vete...
Episode 62 - Just a Flitty Vet?
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the incredible Hannah Capon. Hannah qualified from Cambridge University in 2002. Over the years, she has worked in a large...
Episode 61 - From CPR to The Circus
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam is an RVN qualified teacher and certified RECOVER Instructor who has spent over 10 years working in referral hospitals. In her last role at North ...
Episode 60 - This one's for Dean
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we are talking to the incredible Jade Statt. Many of you will know Jade through her connection with StreetVet, an award-winni...
Episode 59 - Learning from loss and going for goat
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we are talking to Heidi and Liv. Heidi and Liv are both 3rd year vet students at the University Of Liverpool, with unique al...
Episode 58 - My Veterinary Patchwork Quilt
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode we are talking to Dr Eve Hanks. Eve is the CEO & Founder of MI:RNA. Eve is a veterinary surgeon, innovator and entrepren...
Episode 57 - Taking a leap of faith
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to the wonderful Inge Breatnach. Inge qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2007 in Dublin and spent 11 years in general practice. In 2...
Episode 56 - ”If you can’t see it you can’t be it”
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the incredible Janika Patel. Janika is a small animal veterinary surgeon that qualified from University of Nottingham in 20...
Episode 55 - ”Plant trees you will never see”
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we talk to Elly Russell from the Veterinary Defense Society (VDS). After graduating from Cambridge Vet School in 2002, Elly w...
Episode 54 - Leading Change
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are talking to the incredible Helen Silver-MacMahon and Cat Auden from VetLed. We have recorded this special episode ahead o...
Episode 53 - Shelters, Surgery and Stinky
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Dr. Kelly Gehlhaus who works in shelter medicine in Minnesota. We talk about her international studies, shelter medicine and navi...
Episode 52 - From surgery to psychology: leaving expectations behind
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we are talking to the brilliant Liv of @vetgonereal. We talk all about her journey through veterinary medicine, from an aspiri...
Episode 51 - the good, the bad and the social media
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show we are talking to Cat Henstridge, also known online at Cat the Vet. We will be talking about her life as a first opinion vet and w...
Episode 50 - Microaggressions, mental health and meaning
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast we are chatting to Daniella Dos Santos and Rosie Allister about the important topic of microaggressions. Daniella gradua...
Episode 49 - Are we really a product of our own success?
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are talking to the insightful Carolyne Crowe. We talk about everything from communication, managing expectations and listening. And...
Episode 48 - From clinic, communication and compassion
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode we are talking to the incredible Helen Silver-MacMahon. We talk about her expansive career as an RVN and how her intrigue in hu...
Episode 47- From sheep farming to cytology
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the amazing Francesco Cian. Francesco is a veterinary clinical pathologist. He qualified from University of Padua (Italy)...
Episode 46 - Hearts, minds and cytokines
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so excited to be chatting with the amazing Catherine Oxtoby. We talk about everything from hearts to minds to cytokines! Catherine qu...
Episode 45 - Vet, mum, gardener and floating fish
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so excited to be chatting Dr Louisa Lane, also known as @louisa_the_vet. We talk about Louisa’s love for veterinary medicine as wel...
Episode 44 - Doing the right thing?
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the pleasure of talking to the amazing Cat about doing the right thing, because it is the right thing to do. Cat is a veterinary sur...
Episode 43 - Putting on your own mask first
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have the pleasure of talking to Dan Tipney, Head of Evidence and Insights and one of the founding partners at VetLed. We discuss everythi...
Episode 42- It‘s never the dog‘s fault
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to the wonderful Sophie White (@veterinary_behaviour_support). We chat to Sophie about struggling to find her spot at the beginning ...
Episode 41 - Minds, bodies, souls and Vet Mums
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We have a real treat for you this week. We are joined by the brilliant Liz Barton. Liz is a vet and has worked in mixed practice in the Lake District...
Episode 40 - Just a Vet Nurse?
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are really thrilled to be joined by the amazing Fiona Marjoram (RVN & Nurse Programme Coordinator, United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Hill's Pet ...
Episode 39 - The Art of Veterinary Medicine
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are so honored this week to be joined by the amazing Dr. Dennis DeNicola. He shares stories of his amazing career in veterinary medicine and remind...
Episode 38 - Create your community... in a flamingo onesie
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode we chat to the amazing Ebony Escalona. Ebony is passionate about building communities that count and chats about ‘Vets: Stay, ...
Episode 37 - Are you a horse riding, tea drinking, mother of one?
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to the amazing Hannah about horse riding, tea drinking and everything in between. Hannah has some amazing insights regarding pract...
Episode 36 - First friends, a perfect storm and the hunger games
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about everything from the hunger games to the investigation of anaemia! Ashley is a real veterinary nurse inspiration and a true fri...
Episode 35 - How resistant are you?
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking all things antibiotic resistance with Doris-Ann and Marta this week. We are excited to bring together the best from the human and veter...
Episode 34 - Being a Beterinarian
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so excited to be speaking with Ashley and Kat. Dr. Ashley Bourgeois is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist passionate about pr...
Episode 33 - Paving your way and finding your space
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the amazing Hazell and Michelle from Vet Space Ireland and the brilliant Rob White. Vet Space Ireland (@vetspaceireland) wa...
Episode 32 - Imperfectly Perfect
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the amazing Jenny Guyat and Rob White. Jenny is a vet, growth coach, entrepreneur, mindfulness advocate and the imperfect, ...
Episode 31 - Finding Your Voice
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There was something special about the podcast this week. That special thing is Emily. Emily is the founder and creator of The EmPowering RVN (Instagra...
Episode 30 - Falling in love with veterinary medicine... Down Under
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had such a laugh this week chatting to the wonderful Magda Upton. Magda is a small animal vet working a mixture of general practice, locum and emer...
Episode 29 - The Human Factors
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so excited to be chatting to the amazing Lou Northway (Lou The Vet Nurse). Lou qualified as an RVN in 2009 and has worked in various ...
Episode 28 - Breaking the Silence
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have been chatting to Nat Scroggie and Liz Bode. Nat and Liz share their experiences of baby loss, as well as pregnancy after loss and li...
Episode 27 - Family, Friendship and Fish & Chips
01 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the privilege of chatting to Jon about not only being a vet, but growing up in the profession. We chat about love, life and loss. Jon...
Episode 26 - ”An Ordinary Vet Doing Extraordinary Things”
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are honoured to be joined this week by Niall Connell, RCVS Senior Vice President and previous RCVS President. Niall qualified from Glasgow Vet Scho...
Episode 25 - Taking control... From Boundaries to Bartonella
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Veronica and Louise and talk all things wellness to parasite control! Veronika graduated in 2013, then moved to Madagascar ...
Episode 24 - Ready, Steady, Scrape
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are thrilled to bring you the first episode as part of our dermatology takeover month which has been kindly suppported by Zoetis. We are excited to...
Episode 23 - ”A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats”
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We had a wonderful chat with Naomi Mellor this week. Naomi is an equine vet, podcaster and entrepreneur. Having qualified from Edinburgh University in...
Episode 22 - Taking things two weeks at a time
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the great pleasure of talking to Laura Kidd. We cover everything from teaching during COVID, believing in yourself and carpeting the ...
Episode 21 - Dogs on the street, rubbing my feet and skipping a beat
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are pleased to be joined by Michael Lazaris. Michael works as a small animal vet, currently locuming in London. He previously worked ...
Episode 20 - Childhood Dreams, Comedy Clubs and Cats With Clots
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to be joined this week by Judy, chatting about everything from childhood dreams to realistic career expectations. Judy Puddifoot has be...
Episode 19 - Nutrition... how Paleo are you?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are really pleased to be joined by Michael (Vet Affairs Manager, United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland Hill's Pet Nutrition Ltd). This was a great o...
Episode 18 - Katie, Cobalamin and Christmas
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to welcome back Katie Ford for our Christmas podcast! We look back on the crazy year we have had and reflect on some of the great po...
Episode 17 - ”In a world where you can be anything, be kind”
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are so privileged to be joined by Rosie Allister. Rosie has received the BVA Chiron Award and RCVS Impact Award for work on veterinary me...
Episode 16 - Kitchen Floor Moments
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Lacey. Born in South Wales in a small valleys town she decided to swap paths from law and followed her passion to become a ...
Episode 15 - It started with a sticker
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to Anna about her career as a vet and her amazing campaign ‘Vet Your Breasts’. It was one of those typical Fridays in the lead u...
Episode 14 - Pondering Pain and Paracetamol
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the veterinary thought exchange podcast, we spoke to Matt about his career and how he became one of the co-founders of The Zero Pai...
Episode 13 - “What Vetbytes? Bronwen, Brighton and Belize”
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the privilege of chatting to Bronwen Eastwood, Co-Founder of VETbytes. We discuss Bronwen’s amazing career that has taken her from ...
Episode 12 – The Problem With Poo… in a bag!
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Lindsay Davies RVN. Lindsay qualified as an RVN in 2017 and shortly after moved to the RVC to specialise in emergency and ...
Episode 11 - Who’s Coming Out? The story of the tortoise and the bowling ball
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to be talking to Jack this week about his career as a veterinary nurse. Jack qualified in 2018 and now works in emergency and critic...
Episode 10 - Dame Hayley Walters The Animal’s Princess
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Hayley Walters RVN, MBE about her exciting career and the amazing adventures that she has had all around the world. Hayley ...
Episode 9 - ”The Story of Corona Virus and the Camper Van”
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, we spoke to Simon Patchett about his veterinary career so far. Simon graduated from Nottingham Vet School in 2018 having intercala...
Episode 8 - From Patient Care to Panic Attacks!
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to catch up with Laura for the 8th episode of the podcast. We got together to chat about nursing medical outpatients, massive scary ...
Episode 7 - The trouble with Tramadol
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the veterinary thought exchange podcast, we spoke to Carl about his career and how he became one of the co-founders of The Zero Pai...
Episode 6 - A Global One Health Vision... From Troon to Thailand
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the sixth episode of the veterinary thought exchange podcast, we spoke to Inga about her amazing career and how she has come to be one of the foun...
Episode 5 - Are you an imposter?
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The fifth episode of the veterinary thought exchange podcast is a bit of a special one. Scott and Karen take some time away from the clinic to have a ...
Episode 4 - ‘From Corona virus to cancer’… what’s new with lymphoma?
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the fourth episode of our podcast we will be chatting a bit more about cancer and Corona virus. This week Scott is joined by small animal oncology ...
Episode 3 - ‘What was your first impression?... from boring to best friends’.
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the third episode of our podcast we will be chatting a bit more about first impressions. vtx was founded in 2019 by RCVS and EBVS Veterinary Speci...
Episode 2 - ‘What is giving you an ulcer?... from omeprazole to aortic thromboembolism’.
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode we are chatting a bit more about veterinary life in lockdown. Scott will be talking more about gastroprotectant medications in d...
Episode 1 - What is giving you low blood sugar?... from Coronavirus to feline diabetes.
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our first episode! We introduce ourselves and tell you a little bit about what vtx is all about. This week we are chatting about how Coronavirus i...