Vet Times Podcast

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Vet Times Extra: Test for success, part 1 Apr 05, 2024

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This Vet Times Extra Podcast, sponsored by IDEXX, sees editor James Westgate discuss the benefits of wellness plans and the important part played by diagnostic testing in wellness clinics. To offer their expert insights, James is joined by Carole MacColl, professional services vet at IDEXX, and Ben Sweeney, vet and founder of telehealth platform VidiVet, which works increasingly with veterinary practices as part of health and wellness planning. In the first of this two-part series, topics discussed include: • What are the main benefits of wellness clinics? • Which pets benefit most? • How can wellness clinics benefit younger animals? • What should vets be looking for in wellness clinics? • What diagnostic tests should be included? • What do we do if we find something? ••••••••••••••••• 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗮𝗰𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟 𝖡𝖵𝖬𝖲, 𝖯𝖦𝖢𝖾𝗋𝗍, 𝖵𝖾𝗍 𝖤𝖽, 𝖥𝖧𝖤𝖠, 𝖬𝖱𝖢𝖵𝖲 Carole graduated from the University of Glasgow in 2011, and gained experience in first opinion practice before undertaking a rotating internship with a focus on emergency and critical care. She spent time as an ECC clinician in referral hospitals throughout Australia and the UK, before accepting a role as a senior vet in the RVC’s first opinion teaching hospital. Carole joined IDEXX as a Professional Services Veterinarian covering the South of the UK in 2021. 𝗕𝗘𝗡 𝗦𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝖡𝖵𝖲𝖼, 𝖬𝖲𝖼, 𝖢𝖾𝗋𝗍𝖠𝖵𝖯, 𝖬𝖱𝖢𝖵𝖲 Ben graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2008 and is passionate about positive innovation and using insights from the veterinary profession and pet-owning population to fuel evolution in how we offer veterinary services. Ben founded VidiVet, a tele-triage app that works with vet practices to support their customers 24/7 – www.vidivet.com ••••••••••••••••• 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗕𝗬 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗫𝗫 IDEXX offers a comprehensive veterinary wellness care diagnostic solution, which gives deeper medical insights into your patients’ health, helping them live happier lives. Our Preventative Care solutions contain our Faecal Dx antigen test, to enquire about an 8-week no-cost trial for your clinic, visit https://pages.idexx.com/fecal-dx_free-trial_en-uk#contact-form

Ep 108: Corneal ulcers in dogs and cats, with Chris Dixon Mar 31, 2024

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A problem in dogs and cats, as well as horses, corneal ulcers can be a common and potentially serious condition to face in general practice. Chris Dixon, clinical director at referral practice Veterinary Vision, runs through some of the considerations for the Vet Times Podcast. He wrote the article “Corneal ulcers update in canine and feline pets” in Vet Times (Volume 54, Issue 09, Pages 8-12), which is online now at https://www.vettimes.co.uk/article/corneal-ulcers-update-in-canine-and-feline-pets/ ************* 𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗫𝗢𝗡 𝗕𝗩𝗦𝗰, 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗩𝗢𝗽𝗵𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Chris graduated from the University of Bristol and spent several years working in first opinion mixed practice in the North York Moors and Cumbria before deciding to focus on ophthalmology. He is a clinical director of Veterinary Vision, a dedicated ophthalmology referral practice within the Linnaeus group. Chris has a particular interest in advanced ocular imaging, corneal cross-linking and retinal detachment surgery.

CMA Live Discussion: Thoughts from the profession Mar 22, 2024

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On 12 March 2024, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published its main concerns following an initial review into the veterinary sector, which prompted more than 56,000 responses from the UK public and veterinary industry. The body announced it had provisionally decided that it should launch a formal Market Investigation focused on its analysis of the issues in the sector, and has begun to consult on this proposal. On 19 March, Vet Times, in partnership with the BVA and CloserStill Media, gathered together a hand-picked panel of experts to dissect the CMA's investigation and discuss its implications for the professions. Vet Times editor James Westgate was joined by RCVS president Susan Paterson, BVA senior vice president Malcolm Morley, BVNA president Lyndsay Hughes and independent practice owner Kate Higgins (Village Vets Formby) to answer questions submitted by an invited audience, gain clarity and guidance on the review's implications, explore what it all means for the UK veterinary professions and consider what the next steps are. *********** Details of the consultation on whether to launch a market investigation into the veterinary services market for household pets can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-the-proposal-to-make-a-market-investigation-reference-into-veterinary-services-for-household-pets-in-the-uk This consultation closes at 5pm on 11 April 2024 .

VN Times Podcast, Ep 44: Pivots and peer mentoring, with Sara Ho-Le Mar 15, 2024

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In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Sara Ho-Le to discuss training, leadership and peer mentoring. Sara’s career has been varied and her passion for emergency and critical care has seen her travel to the other side of the world. Sara discusses utilising her career passport to nurse down under and how mentor nurses have shaped her career. ••••••••••••••• 𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗔 𝗛𝗢-𝗟𝗘 𝗥𝗩𝗡 Sara completed her veterinary nursing diploma after passing the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) in 2011. After working in clinical practice for several years, Sara obtained RCVS clinical coach status and is passionate about the training and development of student veterinary nurses. In 2018 Sara returned to study and completed the Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC) through VetsNow Ltd. In 2022 Sara obtained the Veterinary Technician Specialist qualification in Emergency and Critical Care through the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN). Sara has worked in a variety of practices, including first opinion, specialist centres, university teaching hospitals, and not-for-profit organisations in the United Kingdom and Australia. She currently works as the training and development coordinator at one of Melbourne's largest veterinary hospitals. Sara’s professional interests include emergency and critical care nursing, disease pathophysiology, anaesthesia and analgesia, wound care, and in-clinic teaching and training. ••••••••••••••• 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 EVE website – https://eve-veted.com/ EVE Instagram – www.instagram.com/eve.vet.ed/ EVE Facebook – www.facebook.com/eve.vet.ed/

Ep 107: Latest on companion animal analgesia, with Karen Walsh Mar 08, 2024

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In the past two decades, veterinary professionals have become excellent at recognising and assessing pain in animals. Karen Walsh joins the Vet Times Podcast once more to discuss current and future analgesia developments. •••••••••••••••• 𝗞𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗦𝗛 𝗕𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗠𝗲𝗱, 𝗗𝗩𝗔, 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗘𝗖𝗩𝗔𝗔, 𝗠𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 One of the three directors and owners of Eye Veterinary Clinic, Karen is both an RCVS and a European specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia. She divides her time between ensuring the smooth running of Eye Veterinary Clinic and overseeing anaesthetics and pain management for its patients. Her special interest is advanced training in veterinary anaesthesia for nurses and veterinary surgeons, and she is always happy to give advice to colleagues to help them keep their patients safe. Her article in Vet Times (Volume 54, Issue 08, Pages 7-9), “Companion animal analgesia – overview of latest thinking”, is available now within the CPD+ section of Vet Times, at www.vettimes.co.uk/article/companion-animal-analgesia-overview-of-latest-thinking-cpdanaesthesia/

Vet Times Jobs: How to write a powerful veterinary job ad Mar 01, 2024

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The first in a series of short webinars on recruitment topics sees Vet Times’ head of veterinary connections, Fiona Stephens, help to unravel the mysteries of writing a powerful job ad. Throughout the episode, Fiona discusses what attracts candidates, what to include and (just as importantly) what NOT to include in your job advert. Fiona supports her talk with some examples of successful ads, which she has made available in a PDF version of her original webinar presentation, downloadable from https://bit.ly/3IhXgtg •••••••••••••••••••••• This series, designed to help veterinary practices looking to expand their teams, continues at 8pm on 6 March 2024 with a look at whether recruiting from abroad is the right move for your practice. Register for “Is recruiting a vet from overseas right for you?” at https://bit.ly/3uSh97g

Ep 106: Dental radiography options, with Hannah van Velzen Feb 16, 2024

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While a fundamental of dentistry, intra-oral radiography is often not a part of standard practice set up. Making a case for what that can, and should, perhaps change, Hannah van Velzen joins the Vet Times Podcast once more. Hannah’s article accompanying this podcast, “Dental radiography made easy”, is in Vet Times (Volume 54, Issue 07, Pages 6-9) and will be available soon at vettimes.co.uk Hannah graduated from the Utrecht University in the Netherlands in 2016. She worked in general practice in the UK for six years, developing a strong interest and passion for veterinary dentistry, and completing the European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies Certificate of Small Animal Veterinary Practice/Dentistry. Hannah works at Eastcott Referrals in Swindon as a resident in dentistry, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and is secretary of the British Veterinary Dental Association.

Ep 105: Vet Times Big 6 Live – AI threats and opportunities in the veterinary world Feb 09, 2024

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Following the success of the inaugural Vet Times Big 6 Live during the 2023 SPVS Congress, Allister Webb returns with a specially selected panel of six experts to discuss how AI will impact the veterinary world. The session considered how we can implement AI in practice, whether we can effectively regulate it, and saw panellists discuss the biggest opportunities and challenges that AI could present. Allister also opened up to the floor to delegate’s questions on this ubiquitous and evolving topic.

VN Times Podcast, Ep 43: Veterinary nursing - falling back in love with medicine Feb 02, 2024

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In this episode, VN Times editor Lacey Pitcher welcomes experienced RVN Helen Harris to discuss squiggly careers and falling back in love with veterinary nursing. Helen’s career has been varied including GP, charity and shelter medicine and now, zoo nursing. Helen discusses starting out as a veterinary nurse and how her various workplaces have shaped not only her career, but her outlook on animal welfare and veterinary medicine.

Ep 104: Latest on anthelmintic resistance in horses, with Jacqui Matthews Jan 19, 2024

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Intestinal helminths are an issue in horses, and anthelmintic resistance is an increasingly common concern for vets and equine clients to be aware of. In this Vet Times Podcast, Jacqui Matthews updates us on the latest situation. ___ 𝗝𝗔𝗖𝗤𝗨𝗜 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗕𝗩𝗠𝗦, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, 𝗙𝗥𝗦𝗕, 𝗙𝗥𝗦𝗘, 𝗙𝗥𝗖𝗩𝗦 Jacqui qualified as a veterinary surgeon, completed a PhD in parasitology and then worked in academia for more than 25 years, leading a range of interdisciplinary projects focused on helminth infections of ruminants and horses. During this time, she taught many undergraduates and postgraduates in the subject area, and was awarded more than £13 million in competitive funding for research, from which more than 140 peer-reviewed papers have been published. Jacqui has written numerous layarticles, given seminars and workshops to stakeholders promoting sustainable helminth control practices, and for many years was technical advisor to the Control of Worms Sustainably in Cattle initiative and parasitology expert on the UK Veterinary Products Committee. She sits on several sub-groups of the CANTER initiative, set up to develop and promote best practice guidelines for parasite control in horses. One of her inventions – an ELISA test for equine small redworm – was commercialised by Austin Davis Biologics in 2019 and, in 2022, she moved to this company as director of veterinary science, where she leads the research and development programme. Prof Matthews has written the article “The worms have turned: an update on anthelmintic resistance” for Vet Times (Volume 54, Issue 03, Pages 6-9), which features more on this topic.

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