So You Want To Be a Vet?

In today's episode, we sit down with Amber, a first year vet student who openly shares her non-conventional journey into vet school, the challenges she faced and her aspirations for the veterinary profession. We really enjoyed getting to know more about Amber's journey and the University of Central Lancashire (UClan) as one of the newest vet schools in the UK and their approach to producing a resilient next generation of vets. We hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, we chat to Denva a vet student at UCLan, who also completed a Bioveterinary degree here. We discuss a typical week at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), life in the city, and going on placement while at vet school!

Grab a cup of tea and enjoy learning about this exciting new vet school.

University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine

In today's episode, we sit down with Alex, a mature vet student who shares her journey into vet school,

We really enjoyed getting to know more about University of Central Lancashire (UClan) as one of the newest vet schools in the UK and their unique approach to the vet school curriculum. We hope you enjoy!

Links: University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine

Hello everyone, in today's episode we discuss topical issues in veterinary

Becky’s links

https://www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk/

Insta: @horsestohoundsphysiotherapy

References

1. https://vetcompendium.org/is-it-time-for-a-paradigm-shift-in-veterinary-healthcare

2. Mosley, C., Edwards, T., Romano, L., Truchetti, G., Dunbar, L., Schiller, T., ... & Troncy, E. (2022). Proposed Canadian consensus guidelines on osteoarthritis treatment based on OA-COAST stages 1–4. Frontiers in veterinary science, 9, 830098.

3. Mille, M. A., McClement, J., & Lauer, S. (2022). Physiotherapeutic strategies and their current evidence for canine osteoarthritis. Veterinary sciences, 10(1), 2.

Music credits Motivate Me by Mixaund

In this episode Dr May and Verity discuss the awkward topic of rejection. From why rejection feels so bad to the steps to take once it happens.

Hear our own stories and what we've learnt on our vet med journeys.

Links:

Study about rejection causing somatosensory pain

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076808/

Hey friends, in today's episode Dr. May shares her mistakes made and lessons learned in veterinary practice while Verity shares her top tips for studying for exams, we hope you'll enjoy this one!

In our 'Weekly vet catch up/check in' series, Verity vet student & Dr. May new grad vet share their reflections of the week, learning new things from each other as they strive to create a positive & informational space in the vet world.

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Hey friends, today's hot topic is about the XL bully ban in the UK which made it illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed from an XL bully since 31 December 2023, and illegal to own without a certificate of exemption since 1st Feb 2024.

We discuss why this ban came about, both sides of the argument and our personal feelings on this emotionally charged topic.

As always, let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review or messaging us on our social media pages :)

Articles

1. What is an XL Bully? BBC article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985

2. Gov UK guidance on XL bully ban https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ban-on-xl-bully-dogs

3. Vet times article https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/bva-slams-government-over-xl-bully-ban-capacity-worries/

In today's episode, we discuss a HOT topic on veterinary fees in the UK. The CMA has launched an investigation into the veterinary industry in general, and the narrative around costly veterinary fees (we feel, is unfair) and this is a vet student and new grad vet's take on the issue.

*Spoiler alert: we are not in it for the money, we care and do our best to help animals everyday yet are misunderstood*

Articles

Hello everyone, today Dr. May and Verity discuss a clinical case out of BSAVA Companion Journal, going through case history, differentials, discussing several topics from jaundice, to coagulation cascade, anaemia and more!

*this is not a sponsored ad, but we recommend getting the BSAVA membership as a small animal vet or vet student because of all the valuable resources you get access to!

A good refresher or introduction to how we can practice our approach to cases, and this is based off the 'Clinical Conundrum' section in the BSAVA Companion Journal so all credit goes to the author, Alice Elischer, referenced below. We hope you find this entertaining or useful, and please let us know in the comments or on socials if you'd like more episodes like these.

References

1. BSAVA Companion, Volume 2023, Issue 7, Jul 2023, p. 4 - 7 https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.0723.4

2. Coagulation assays https://eclinpath.com/hemostasis/tests/screening-coagulation-assays/

In today's episode Verity, Erin, and Bronte discuss how a veterinary diagnosis is made. From taking a history to diagnostic tests this episode will give you an insight into the steps a vet makes in a consult.

Applying to vet school? About to do some work experience in a practice? Then this is the perfect listen for you!

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