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VN Times Podcast, Ep 20: Alex Taylor on the BVNA’s chronic illness campaign Aug 31, 2021

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A two-month campaign by the BVNA is aiming to create a better environment for – and a better understanding of – the challenges faced by veterinary nurses who suffer from a chronic illness or condition. The campaign is being led by BVNA junior vice-president Alex Taylor, who joined the VN Times Podcast to discuss its objectives – chief of which is the creation of a digital toolkit to support VNs, and help practices in developing protocols and supporting their staff. ____________________ 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗫𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗥𝗔 𝗧𝗔𝗬𝗟𝗢𝗥 𝗥𝗩𝗡 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗜𝗦𝗙𝗠 𝗗𝗶𝗽&𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗙𝗕 Alex Taylor qualified as a nurse in 1997 and has worked in both first opinion and referral practice. She is especially interested in feline nursing and has completed the International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) feline nursing certificate and diploma, as well as the ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour. Alex works as a locum RVN and runs her own company, The Cat Nurse, where she offers CPD about feline nursing and behaviour. She also volunteers for her local Cats Protection branch. A BVNA council member since October 2018, Alex is 2020-21 junior vice-president and will become president at BVNA Congress in October.

VBJ First Opinions, Ep 17: talking tech with Paul May Aug 27, 2021

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In this edition of the VBJ First Opinions podcast, editor James Westgate discusses technology and the way it has impacted on the UK veterinary sector – with a particular focus on how it helped transform the way veterinary professionals worked throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and how those changes may impact on the future of veterinary practice. On the line with him is Paul May, digital product manager at MWI Animal Health UK, provider of innovative animal health solutions to veterinary practices across the United Kingdom.

Ep 58: Celebrating 60 years at the forefront of veterinary medicine with BEVA Aug 19, 2021

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In this special Vet Times podcast, we celebrate 60 years at the forefront of veterinary medicine with the British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA). Congress Times editor Tom Jackson speaks to BEVA chief executive David Mountford about key moments in the organisation’s history and what the future holds for one of the world’s most prominent equine veterinary associations.

VN Times Podcast, Ep 19: Happy Hour 7 – dentistry special Aug 13, 2021

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If you haven’t attended one of our VN Happy Hour virtual events yet, you’re missing out. It’s a “power hour” packed with fun, laughter, top tips, prizes, and talks with fantastic and talented panellists. This month we were joined by RVNs Claire Harrison, Claire Bloor and Nicola Lakeman, each of whom expertly answered a number of dentistry-related questions submitted by delegates.

Ep 57: Nick Bacon and Jolle Kirpensteijn on the new WSAVA Oncology Working Group Aug 06, 2021

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In this episode, Vet Times editor James Westgate discusses the work of the WSAVA Oncology Working Group, formed to raise awareness of the latest thinking in cancer therapy and promote best practice globally. The committee’s team of expert members is currently working to develop a set of easy-to-use, accessible global guidelines for veterinary oncology practice, as well as practical, user-friendly tools for use by vets to enhance standards of treatment and educate owners about cancer in pets. Joining James are working group members Nick Bacon – an RCVS-recognised specialist in small animal surgery (oncology) and a European specialist in small animal surgery (oncology) – and former WSAVA president Jolle Kirpensteijn, past-president of the Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology. Further information on the group can be found at https://wsava.org/committees/oncology-working-group/

Ep 56: Owen Atkinson on communications between vet and farmer Jul 30, 2021

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Life as a farm vet can be challenging, invigorating and ultimately very satisfying, with good communication extremely important. Owen Atkinson, a farm vet and consultant, rejoins the podcast to offer insight into communicating with farm clients – and explains the magic question game (see his article, Coaching skills for farm vets, at https://bit.ly/3y7kqMu). __________________ 𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗧𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰 𝗗𝗖𝗛𝗣 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Owen Atkinson is a farm vet and worked in practice for more than 20 years before establishing Dairy Veterinary Consultancy in 2013. He provides advice and training for all types of dairy and veterinary businesses. He has a passion for farmer-vet communications and leading effective change. He has developed his expertise in coaching and facilitation, undertaking a postgraduate diploma through Aberysthwyth University, and enjoys working with people and teams just as much as with cows and calves. He can be contacted at owen@dairyveterinaryconsultancy.co.uk

VN Times Podcast, Ep 18: VN Happy Hour 6 – Vet Nurse Diversify Special Jul 28, 2021

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Where can your veterinary nursing skills take you? In this month’s VN Happy Hour, the team will be exploring all the angles and showcasing the diverse range of careers and lifestyles on offer to the UK’s “green army” of veterinary nursing professionals. In this episode we hear Belinda Andrews-Jones, Luke Frewin and Fraje Watson answering questions posed by the people that matter – you and your peers.

VBJ First Opinions: SPVS – bridging the gap, pt 2 Jul 23, 2021

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Welcome to the second part of “Bridging the Gap’ – a special two-part VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS). Recorded as part of an ongoing initiative to highlight the benefits of SPVS membership for those just starting out on their careers, the first episode focused on some of the barriers to career progression and diversification that face young vets. This second instalment takes a look at some of the solutions and how SPVS can help vets at all stages in their careers across a range of issues – from EMS and emerging technologies to leadership and legals.

Vet Times Extra: Epilepsy neurologists Simon Platt and Laurent Garosi Jul 16, 2021

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In this podcast we are talking epilepsy, with veterinary neurology experts Simon Platt and Laurent Garosi. We will be chatting to them about when to treat epilepsy in dogs, what with and how to monitor patients effectively. _________________ 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗜 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗡 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Laurent is an RCVS and European Board of Veterinary Specialisation specialist in veterinary neurology and fellow of the RCVS for meritorious contribution to clinical practice. After creating and heading the neurology/neurosurgery service at large referral practice in Hertfordshire for 14 years, Dr Garosi joined CVS Referrals in March 2019. He is currently clinical director of Vet Oracle Teleradiology, offering neuroimaging report worldwide. Dr Garosi has overall clinical responsibility of the clinical neurology services across the CVS referral network as well as being learning and development neurology stream leader. His main clinical and research interests are cerebrovascular diseases, neuro-imaging and feline neurology. Dr Garosi has published widely in the field of neurology and is a regular speaker on the national and international CPD circuit. He is past-president of the European College of Veterinary Neurology, past-chief examiner of the ECVN examination committee and co-editor with Simon Platt of published textbook Small Animal Neurological Emergencies. _________________ 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗧 𝗕𝗩𝗠&𝗦 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗡 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗔𝗖𝗩𝗜𝗠 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Simon is an RCVS-recognised specialist of veterinary neurology, and professor of neurology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Dr Platt qualified from the University of Edinburgh in 1992; he was then an intern at the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph and completed a residency in neurology and neurosurgery in 1998 at the University of Florida. Dr Platt has authored or co-authored more than 200 journal articles and 50 book chapters and is the co-editor of the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology. He is past-president of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine neurology speciality and founder member of the South Eastern Veterinary Neurology (SEVEN) group in the US. Currently, Dr Platt serves as editor-in-chief of the North American Veterinary Community journal Today’s Veterinary Practice. Dr Platt was made a fellow of the RCVS in 2018. _________________ 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 This podcast is sponsored by Vetbromide. Vetbromide is the latest addition to TVM’s epilepsy range of products, and is the only potassium bromide product licensed for the control of seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, either as an adjunct to phenobarbital in refractory cases, or as a single agent. Vetbromide is presented as conveniently blister-packed, double-divisible 600mg tablets, and is accompanied by a range of free educational resources from TVM, to help make the management of epilepsy easier for veterinary staff in practice. For more information about TVM’s epilepsy range of products and services, contact a TVM territory manager or visit www.tvm-uk.com

VN Times Podcast, Ep 17: taking your next referral nursing steps with Linnaeus Jul 09, 2021

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VN Times editor Rachael Buzzel is joined by RVN and manager of the Linnaeus Veterinary Nursing Post Registration Programme, Sophie Venables. The programme launched in early 2020, but Linnaeus had to think fast and adapt as COVID hit and the nation was thrust into its first national lockdown. Sophie talks us through the first year of the programme and how, though it was not what they expected, they have learned from it and plan for future cohorts. For more information on the programme and how to apply for the March 2022 cohort, email vetnurseprp@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or visit the Linnaeus website: https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/nursing-post-registration-programme/ __________________ 𝗦𝗢𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗘 𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗦𝗰 (𝗛𝗼𝗻𝘀) 𝗥𝗩𝗡 During Sophie’s career she has worked as an RVN in a variety of clinical settings to cover primary care, charity and referral clinics. Throughout these roles, she has always had a passion for education and development of veterinary nurses. While working at Wear Referrals part time, Sophie  commuted to the University of Bristol for the remainder of the week as a veterinary nursing clinical demonstrator. Here she was involved in the design and implementation of veterinary nursing clinical rotations at Langford Small Animal Hospital, as well as being responsible for supporting students during their six-month  rotations. Sophie joined Linnaeus as one of two Veterinary Nursing Post Registration Programme Managers in January 2020. Within this role she supports 0 to 12 month post registration RVNs make their transition from student to veterinary nurse.

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