The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science

The long-term vision is that you walk into a clinic, hit record at the beginning of the day - you walk out at the end of the day, and you never put your hands in a computer. You just did medicine, and everything went into the right place.’Sound too good to be true? Maybe. But it's closer than you think.If you've already adopted a veterinary AI scribe, you'll know it's transformed your day. But scribes are just the gateway drug. The really interesting question is what your scribe connects to next - and the answer, for a growing number of vets, is the brain of the clinic itself: your practice management software.This conversation brings together Dr Caleb Frankel, ER vet and founder of Instinct - the PIMS used by many of the world's largest specialty and emergency hospitals, and now built out for general practice too, and Rohan Relan, founder of Scribble Vet. Earlier this year, Instinct acquired Scribble - and what they're building together is a glimpse of where veterinary software could be heading.You'll  hear:Why up to 80% of your veterinary work day is swallowed by a keyboard What "beyond scribing" looks like - from infographics, to embedded drug references that update in real time as you talk, to anaesthesia records that fill themselves in from across the room.The "easy to verify, hard to generate" principle - why the best AI tools in clinic don't try to replace you, they let you stay in the loop without doing the grunt work.What it means when your scribe and your PIMS talk to each other.Why an "open API" matters more than you think when individual vets can magically build for their own tools.The tech patient safety layer that can catch your mistakes before you make themWhere this all goes next - and why both guests believe we're still only seeing the beginning of what AI in clinical practice can do.We recorded this as a video with screen sharing, so if you want to follow along and see what these tools actually look like in action, watch it on Spotify.For our clinical content, show notes, and our full back catalogue, head to ⁠thevetvault.com⁠. While you're there, check out our subscriber-only clinical podcast, our newsletter, and come and hang out with us in real life at ⁠Vets On Tour.Topics and TimestampsWhy Instinct Acquired Scribble 2:08Beyond Scribes: The Bigger Vision 7:48Demo: Scribble + Instinct Integration 10:06Plums Drug Reference Integration 11:30Mid-Roll: Events & Announcements 14:49Pushing Notes to Instinct 16:27Scribble Features: Translations, Care Cards & More 19:29Record Review & AI Verifiability 21:28Instinct PIMS Overview 24:17Instinct Expands to General Practice 24:51Instinct Features: Estimates, Safety Warnings & Clinical Tools 32:03Embedded Scribble: Voice-Controlled Anesthesia Records 38:07AI Safety: Human in the Loop 38:46APIs, MCP Servers & Vibe Coding for Vets 45:02Open vs Closed PIMS Philosophy 50:39

"Maybe we're just picking the wrong people to be vets."You've probably heard some version of that line. Maybe you've even said it. 'The new grads can't cope. The younger generation is too soft. If this profession isn't working for you, maybe the profession isn't the problem - maybe you are.'But what if that's the wrong conversation entirely? Maybe it's not the people who need to change - but the job itself.That's the question at the heart of this conversation with Dr Rebecca Faris, the lead of the Australian Veterinary Association's Thrive programme - an industry attempt to figure out how we make veterinary medicine a profession people can actually stay in and enjoy.You'll learn:Why a full-time working week in veterinary medicine probably shouldn't be 40 hours - and the official position from Safe Work Australia that will surprise youThe difference between psychological safety and psychosocial safety (one is a vibe, the other is the law - and if you own a practice in Australia, you need to know which is which)What the new psychosocial safety legislation actually requires of practice owners Why "playing to your strengths" isn't the same as avoiding the hard stuff - and how to have that conversation with your employer without sounding like you're asking for special treatmentThe invisible emotional labour tax you're paying on every consult - and why recognising it changes everythingWhat genuinely great veterinary workplaces are doing differently, and why the "squeaky wheel" narrative is drowning out stories of practices that are getting it rightWhy "I can't hack full-time" might not mean there's something wrong with you - and the self-compassion case for rethinking what a sustainable vet career actually looks likeHow to get involved in shaping the future of this profession instead of quietly checking outIf you've ever felt wrecked at the end of a perfectly normal day and wondered whether it was you or the job - this one's for you.Resources mentioned:The Thrive Programme and 2025 Wellbeing Survey: ava.com.au/thriveCultivating Safe Teams training (AVA)2026 Thrive Wellness Symposium at the AVA Conference, Brisbane, 19 May 2026Safe Work Australia - psychosocial hazards guidanceThis episode is not an ad. We're not paid to feature Thrive or the AVA - we just think this is a conversation the profession needs to be having. If you've got thoughts, pushback, or your own story about thriving (or not) in practice, drop us a line at [email protected] our clinical content, show notes, and our full back catalogue, head to thevetvault.com. While you're there, check out our subscriber-only clinical podcast, our newsletter, and come and hang out with us in real life at Vets On Tour.00:52 Rethinking the 40-Hour Workweek03:03 Flexibility and Job Crafting04:57 Are We Picking the Wrong People?06:05 Playing to Strengths vs Business Needs12:39 Psychological vs Psychosocial Safety15:55 The New Laws: Employer Obligations17:51 Identifying Psychosocial Hazards20:40 Cultivating Safe Teams Training24:45 Workload and Emotional Labor32:34 Vets on Tour Break34:27 Should Full-Time Be 30 Hours?36:12 Inside the Thrive Initiative39:31 Mental Health First Aid41:35 Empathy for Difficult Clients44:13 Wins and Optimism46:27 How to Access Thrive51:27 Closing Advice: Get Engaged

You know that feeling: exam time is looming.  You've spent three days making flashcards and highlighting your notes, but you haven't even started actually studying yet...Whether you're a vet student drowning in slide decks, a membership candidate juggling articles and notes, or a resident trying to jam an impossible volume of clinical knowledge into your skull - the way most of us study is, frankly, not backed by the science. Which is why you might need a little help from technology:In part two of our Tech Tools for Vets series, software engineer Hasitha Jayatilake joins me to walk you through StudyAnything - an AI-powered study tool that generates quizzes from your notes, tracks your weak spots over time, and builds guided learning pathways based on Bloom's hierarchy of learning. (By the way - he built this tool because he couldn’t bare watching his vet student partner making Anki cards at 2am!)What you'll learn:How active recall and spaced repetition actually work - and why highlighting your notes is basically doing nothingWhat Bloom's hierarchy means for your study plan - and how Study Anything uses it to move you from rote recall to clinical applicationStudyAnything’s guided learning pathway feature (just gone live) - that turns your uploaded notes into a structured lesson plan with concept maps, assumed knowledge, and motivational contextHow the community feature works - study groups, shared question banks, and what this means for educators (or podcast hosts!)  who want to create resourcesHow to generate harder questions on demand - using learning outcomes and difficulty levels to get yourself on the honours rollWhat makes this different from Notebook LM or other AI tools This episode includes screen sharing, so if you want to follow along, watch the video on Spotify. If you prefer audio only, you'll still get 99% of the value.The team at StudyAnything are giving Vet Vault listeners the opportunity to try out their top tier subscription (LOTS of quizzes!) with code VETVAULT at studyanything.academy for 50% off your first month on the paid plan. That's about $3.50 to give it a proper test run.Note: This episode isn't a promotion, endorsement or an ad - it's part of our ongoing series exploring the tools you might be considering. If you have a software you'd like us to look at, let me know at [email protected] to ⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠ for show notes, access to our clinical continuing education content and to sign up for our weekly 'best of the Vet Vault' ⁠newsletter,⁠ or join us in person at one of our phenomenal ⁠Vets On Tour conferences. ⁠ (Look out for our upcoming New Zealand, Italy and Africa conferences.) Topics and Timestamps3:26 Active Recall & The Science of Studying4:06 How StudyAnything Works - Uploading & Courses7:57 Bloom's Hierarchy & Learning Outcomes9:53 Ad Break - Vets on Tour11:24 Quiz Demo19:28 Guided Learning Pathway20:15 File Summary, Concept Maps & Key Terms29:10 Study Groups & Communities31:02 Comparison with Notebook LM & Competitors32:32 Spaced Repetition & Future Features37:29 Pricing39:48 Deep Dive: Navigating the Dashboard41:00 Deep Dive: Creating & Customising Quizzes

Is our podcast getting… repetitive?Honest question.Lately, we’ve felt a growing tension behind the mic: are we just saying the same things… just with a new guest and in slightly different ways?Are we actually helping you? (With is after all the point of this podcast)In this short solo episode, I ask a few questions that I’d love your input on. We want to rebuild this with you. This is your invite.Feedback to [email protected], or at our contact form on the website, or hit me up in the comments on Spotify.

Ever check your payslip… your student debt… your mortgage… and wonder if you’re just treading water?You’re not alone, and you’re not stuck.In this episode we revisit one of the most neglected topics in the profession: money.Hubert sits down with US-based financial adviser Eric Miller to break down the decisions that can actually move the money-needle for employed vets: from budgeting and debt to investing, insurance, and increasing your income. (We do global principles with US specifics)No jargon. No guilt. Just a clear starting point for vets who know they should have a plan… but haven’t begun yet.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why practice ownership isn’t the only route to financial securityThe one habit that underpins every solid financial planA simple 70/20/10 framework for spending, investing, and enjoying your moneyHow to handle student debt without letting it control your lifeWhether to prioritise debt repayment, investing- or bothThe difference between good debt and bad debt (and why it matters)How automation quietly builds wealth in the backgroundWhat young vets need to know about insurance, income growth, and lifestyle creepAnd perhaps most importantly:A more grounded, reassuring view of the profession itself.Yes, financial pressure is real.But Eric will convince you that veterinary medicine is still a strong, high-potential career - IF you do it right.  ⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠ for show notes, access to our clinical continuing education content and to sign up for our weekly 'best of the Vet Vault' newsletter, or join us in person at one of our phenomenal Vets On Tour conferences. Topics and Time Stamps04:24 Biggest Financial Mistakes05:42 Budgeting & The 70/20/10 Rule14:41 Retirement Planning & 401k24:09 Student Debt & How to Tackle It26:22 Loan Forgiveness28:58 Pay Off Debt vs. Invest31:53 The Debt Snowball Method (it's a good thing!) 33:55 Increasing Your Income37:44 Constructive vs. Destructive Debt41:35 Insurance & Health Coverage44:06 Looking Ahead: The Veterinary Industry49:45 One Financial Habit for Ne w GradsWe love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact or catch up with us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

Four years after our original antibiotic myth-busting episode (Ep 60), we’re back with Dr Riati Scarborough to talk antibiotic prescribing habits. This time we’re joined by fellow stewardship expert Dr Laura Hardefeldt, and this time we’re asking the harder question: Have we actually changed?The good news? Some prescribing habits are shifting. We’re seeing shorter courses and less ‘just in case antibiotic usage. But let’s not pat ourselves on the back too quickly. Because some of our most entrenched habits are still alive and well, like how we treat skin disease, and our ongoing love affair with amoxiclav.This episode is a practical, clinically grounded update on what the evidence says in 2026 - and how to make realistic changes without compromising patient care.We cover:Why skin disease remains the single biggest driver of antimicrobial resistance in small animal practice, and what to do about itAmoxicillin vs amoxiclav: when de-escalation is not just safe, but smarterWhy convenience (you know the brand we’re talking about right…) is not a clinical indicationTrimethoprim-sulphonamide and the real story on KCS riskDentals, heart murmurs, and what prophylaxis actually looks like in 2026Simple in-clinic stewardship strategies that genuinely shift prescribing behaviourThis isn’t about perfection. It’s about progress.If you’d like effective antibiotics to still exist in five to ten years…This episode is essential listening.Find out how we can support you in your vet career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Grab one last handful of spots in the Maldives for our surf/dive vet conference with ⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Tips and Timestamps3:03 Progress in prescribing habits including UTI durations and surgical prophylaxis4:55 Skin disease as the biggest problem area in small animal practice7:01 Topical therapy versus systemic antibiotics for skin conditions9:28 Deep pyoderma and the new consensus statement11:00 Gut bacteria as a source of resistant infections12:41 Rise of MRSP, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius14:00 Amoxicillin-clavulanate overuse16:47 Vets on Tour conferences advertisement18:08 Pharmacology refresher on amoxicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanate, and cefovecin19:45 Why cefovecin is classified as high importance, vs the convenience argument for cefovecin in cats22:56 Long-acting amoxicillin injections as an alternative24:00 Getting amoxicillin back on the shelf24:53 Communicating antibiotic choices to clients29:32 Dental antibiotics and debunking the heart murmur myth34:07 Subclinical bacteriuria and stopping cultures in asymptomatic patients38:30 Reassessing the dry eye risk of trimethoprim-sulfonamide41:43 Antimicrobial stewardship trial using colour-coded pharmacy shelves

Veterinary life can feel like a treadmill with no off-switch: 15-minute consults that always run over. Emotional labour no one trains you for. A schedule that swings from slow to chaos - in minutes.Sound familiar? You’re not alone.In this raw and refreshingly real episode, productivity coach Demir Bentley (Life Hack Method) live-coaches GP vet Dr Ray Gates, tackling the uncomfortable truth of veterinary medicine:You’re expected to be clinically excellent… while running on empty.This isn’t a listicle of “10 productivity hacks.”This is about reclaiming 1% wins that actually work in the chaos of clinical life.You’ll learn:Why productivity isn’t about doing more - it’s about protecting your energyHow “chaos as the default” leads to burnout (and how you can change the system, not just yourself)How to lower your cognitive load and reduce admin fatigueThe art of setting goals that don’t become another source of stressSmall upstream shifts that stop downstream disastersHow to finish a shift and still feel like youWhether you’re buried in charting, stuck in overbooked consults, or silently wondering if you’re just not “resilient enough” - this conversation will show you another way.You don’t need another motivational quote.You need practical tools to get your time, headspace, and energy back.And it starts here.Raise your hand here to find out more about our AI for clinics MastermindFind out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Topics and Time Stamps10:56 The problem23:04 The revenge binge26:10 Taking back the 1%35:52 Upstream changes to prevent downstream chaos41:31 Expectations vs reality52:05 You are not powerless

Ever feel like your anxiety or fear of failure is just... who you are?The perfectionism. The overthinking. The constant pressure to “get it right.”It can feel like it’s wired into your DNA.But what if it isn’t?Dr Rod Irwin, vet, former clinic owner and author tells us how who went from panic attacks in an empty vet clinic to a completely rewired life - thanks to neuroscience.After hitting breaking point, a chance encounter with neuroscience set him on a 15-year journey into neuroplasticity and positive psychology - and ultimately changed how he led.Together, we unpack how our brains are shaped by past experiences, why vets are particularly vulnerable to negative belief loops, and how we can deliberately rewire our thinking to reduce anxiety, improve performance and build healthier workplace cultures.We explore:Why early experiences like bullying and perfectionism hardwire us for burnoutWhat neuroplasticity actually means, and why this isn't just “positive thinking”How emotions strengthen or weaken your neural pathwaysDr Irwin’s first 3 practical steps to start rewiring your brainWhy your identity is the key to lasting changeHow clinic leaders unconsciously set the emotional tone for the entire teamAnd how reconnecting to purpose and values can transform your cultureThis is a science-backed, practical conversation on mindset, leadership and wellbeing – tailored to the veterinary world.Because your brain isn’t broken.It’s just wired by experience - and you can change the wiring.⁠⁠Learn about all 12 keys here, or here if you're a practice owner, or book a chat with Rod here. Find out how we can support you in your vet career at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Grab one last handful of spots in the Maldives for our surf/dive vet conference with Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go all in on surgery with our collaboration with Sydney University's ⁠⁠⁠CVE Surgery Course.

Welcome to episode one of our new Tech Tools series, where we cut through the noise to bring you real insights into the latest veterinary tech that could genuinely make your day‑to‑day vet life easier.In part one VetRec founder Kevin Cohen helps me put this AI scribe through its paces to show us why veterinary AI software is rapidly moving WAY beyond just note taking. Highlights :What an AI scribe really is and how it saves vets hours of documentation timeBeyond scribing - new tools to speed up your workflow with increased reliability and contextVetRec’s clinical support tool:  D.A.V.I.D. (Diagnostics Assistance for Veterinary Insights and Differentials)Team workflows — how receptionists, nurses and vets can collaborate in the same platformThis one involves a bit of screen sharing, so if you want to follow along - watch the video for this on Spotify. Note:  This episode isn’t a promotion or an ad — it’s the first of many deep dives into the tools you might be considering. If you have a software that you’d like us to explore, let me know at [email protected] out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go all in on surgery with our collaboration with Sydney University's ⁠CVE Surgery Course. ⁠Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠.Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Topics and Time stamps04:05 – New Features 202505:19 – Add to Visit07:46 – DictationFeatures08:35 – A Cut Above Promo10:08 – Snippets12:15 – Insights & Recommendations13:59 – Integrations16:06 – EzyVet Chrome Extension17:05 – Custom Templates17:58 – Phone Call Recording21:38 – Multi-Pet Support22:33 – Client Handouts24:07 – Analysis Features28:38 – David AI Assistant38:03 – Records Recap41:09 – Team Access42:29 – Best Recording Practices

Am I a useless vet?Sounds like a silly question that a new grad might ask, right? But imposter syndrome doesn't care about your credentials. It whispers that you're a fraud, that you got lucky, that one day everyone will realise you don’t belong. Or maybe you don’t feel like an imposter - but you beat yourself up after a case goes wrong. You replay every missed diagnosis. You hold yourself to an impossible standard, and when you fall short (even slightly), the inner critic shows no mercy.Sound familiar?In veterinary medicine, where perfection often feels like the baseline and the emotional toll runs deep,  these patterns can be exhausting.But here’s the truth: you’re not the only one who feels this way.In this raw and honest conversation, we unpack:Why imposter syndrome isn’t just a new grad thing - it can resurface anytime you step into something new, no matter how experienced or accomplished you are (Just keep listening if you don’t believe me)What confidence really looks like - not knowing everything, but being willing to try, learn, and growWhy perfectionism is often at the root of imposter - and what to do about itMaking peace with the inner-criticWhy vulnerability matters A simple mindset shift that can make all the differenceAnd practical strategies to manage imposter feelings You’ll hear real stories, mindset tools, and the reminder that feeling “useless” says nothing about you. If you’ve ever questioned your abilities or felt like you're just pretending to hold it all together - this episode is your mirror.You belong here. And it’s time you believed that too.Our guests are: Dr Marie Holowaychuck - a board-certified emergency and critical care veterinarian and the founder of Reviving Vet Med, a global initiative dedicated to equipping veterinary professionals with practical tools for mental health, resilience, and work–life balance, and the author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to be a Veterinarian.Check out her new book here. Dr Kerri Nelson: Experienced ER vet, mentor and former medical director. First time mom-to-be! (She has an epic blog about over-achieving - here.) Dr Rob Webster: Co-Chief Executive Officer of Animal Emergency Australia, the leading veterinary emergency-care group down under, where he oversees clinical standards and consults on complex emergency and critical-care cases. A board-certified specialist in emergency and critical care since 2014. Jiu-jitsu tragic. Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go all in on surgery with our collaboration with Sydney University's CVE Surgery Course. Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠.Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Topics and Time stamps04:28 You're not alone09:56 What is a syndrome?15:49   Defining Imposter Syndrome19:44 Maybe It's Just Kinda Normal?22:10 So What Can We Do About It?27:22 The Eternal Internal Critic30:22 Talk It Out35:59 Vulnerability As A Weapon Against Imposter39:03 This Is What Getting Better Feels Like40:18 Perfectionism - The Root of Imposter49:28 At Least You'er Not a Psychopath!51:04 The Best People Are Filled With Self-Doubt51:56 Mistakes Happen

Stop scrolling -  I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t want to listen to someone preaching to me about antimicrobial resistance  - it’s boring, and it just makes me feel guilty!”Here's a promise: you'll find nothing boring or preachy here. What you will get is interesting science, practical tips, and zero guilt trips. Dr Kate Worthing is a senior lecturer in veterinary microbiology, practising clinician and passionate antibiotic resistance researcher, and she’s about to change how you prescribe. Together we unpack why the way you use antibiotics in general practice is more than a clinical choice - it’s a responsibility that affects your patients, your team, and your future cases. From unseen pathways of resistance to pragmatic stewardship strategies you can implement this week, this is essential listening for all veterinarians. You’ll learn:Why antimicrobial resistance is not just a global issue - it’s personal, and it’s already in your consult room.How selection pressure works beyond the infection: across the microbiome, the patient, and the environment.Why MRSA isn't really the problem you should be worried about (and where you SHOULD point your attention).Where resistance risk is highest in small animal practice.What “good prescribing” looks like in real lifeHow to find and apply trustworthy prescribing guidelines without slowing down your workflow.Resources:AMRVChttps://www.amrvetcollective.com/https://www.amrvetcollective.com/home/guidelines/WSAVA Infographicshttps://wsava.org/committees/therapeutics-guidelines-group/ISCAIDhttps://www.iscaid.org/guidelinesUnderstanding the mechanisms of resistanceVideoVisit thevetvault.com to join our Vet Vault Nerd community for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, get help with your tricky cases in our specialist‑support space, and subscribe to our newsletter for clinical gems and a bit more.

We scrutinise one of the most practical yet under‑examined advances in veterinary practice: AI‑based radiology interpretation tools. I sit down with veterinary radiologist and Vedi entrepreneur Dr  Steve Joslyn to unpack the rise of AI-powered radiology tools in general practice. But this isn’t just opinion: Steve reveals the findings from his team’s recent study that put 6 commercially available AI radiology softwares in the spotlight - or up on the light box - to assess whether they deliver on what they promise. From how these systems are trained, to where they shine (and where they fail), this conversation gives a no-nonsense look at what AI can actually do for your diagnostic imaging workflow. What You’ll Learn:How these tools are built: Neural networks, down-sampling, and the truth behind “ground truth”.The data dilemma: Why most AI tools perform best in theory, not in general practice.Where they fall short: From image quality issues to breed bias and external validation gaps.New accuracy data: Insights from Dr Joslyn’s pilot study comparing six commercial AI tools.A decision-making playbook: When to trust AI, when to double-check, and when to avoid it entirely.Ethics and workflow impact: Who’s responsible? What do you tell clients? Can AI triage be trusted?How to stay future-ready: What’s coming next – and how to adapt without compromising care.🎧 Listen now for the tools to ask better questions about AI in your clinic.Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠thevetvault.com⁠.Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) 

Did you know that a brachycephalic dog with BOAS has a 433% higher anaesthetic risk than a dog with a normal nose? Let me rephrase that: that Frenchie you’re spaying later this week is more than four times more likely to die on her surgery day than any of your other patients. 😳Do we have your attention?!Thanks mainly to the rising popularity of the French Bulldog, you’re probably anaesthetising these kinds of patients all the time.So how do we reduce that risk? How do improve patient safety while decreeing your stress levels?!At the Brachycephalic Care Unit, surgeon Dr Abbie Tipler and her team have polished brachycephalic anaesthesia down to a fine art, and in this episode, she shares all the gold.From the days leading up to anaesthesia to selecting the safest mix of premed and anaesthesia agents, all the way to a calm, well-oxygenated recovery, this episode is the ultimate masterclass in brachycephalic anaesthesia.Hit us up for the full show notes for this episode, as well as Dr Abbie’s brachycephalic pre-surgery history template, here. This episode is one of more than 600 from our subscriber-only clinical podcasts. If you like this style of learning, where I dig for all the pro tips and updates from some of the best specialists in the world, then you’ll love our clinical feed. Go check it out at thevetvault.comOh, and if you’d like to join me in Japan in February or the Maldives in April for the most fun you’ll ever have at a vet conference  - have a browse at vetsontour.comTopics Covered:Before the big dayStructured history taking: airway, gastrointestinal, sleep, and anxiety indicatorsUnderstanding the link between upper airway obstruction and GI dysfunctionAssessing regurgitation, silent reflux, and aspiration riskPre-treatment protocols: omeprazole, metoclopramide, and diet adjustmentsIdentifying when to delay elective procedures for optimisationUsing C-reactive protein and radiographs to assess for aspiration pneumoniaManaging anxiety pre-hospitalisation with trazodonePlan for the day of surgeryFasting times and timing surgeries for optimal recovery monitoringStrategies for minimising stress in brachycephalic patients pre-opThe role of early premedication and pain reliefDrug choices: the “Goldilocks” approach to sedationReducing regurgitation riskYour pre-op pro tipsExtubation and recovery: positioning, monitoring, and oxygen weaningThe impact of cage-side nursing and owner-assisted recovery

 “If you can’t afford a pet, you shouldn’t own one.” Ever said this line?Once you’ve  been on the receiving of someone’s anger about the cost of their vet bill, it’s an easy thought to have. But it’s not the whole story, is it?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Paul Manktelow - a veterinary surgeon with 20+ years in UK animal charities and current Director of Veterinary Services at Blue Cross. Dr Paul shares lessons learned in not-for-profit vet care to help us untangle that tension between care, compassion, and commercial reality.We cover:Trends from the front lines in the charity sector How “affordability” is shifting under rising cost of livingDecision-making tools that balance optimal vs achievable careBusiness models that either enable or block access to careHow vets can approach financial conversations with clarity, dignity, and trustYou’ll learn about:💡 “Pragmatic care” as the antidote to chasing the mythical ‘gold standard’💡 Cost-based vs value-based pricing models 💡How to think in tiers of care—and where the limits lieBecause behind every clinical decision is a human one.Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at thevetvault.com.Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Topics and Time Stamps03:11 Balancing Costs and Care in Veterinary Practice06:45 Challenges and Changes in the Veterinary Profession11:41 Client Expectations vs Financial Realities16:32 The Impact of Economic Hardships on Pet Care32:16 Blue Cross's Model39:10 Individual Responsibility in Veterinary Practice42:54 Getting Clear on Quality of Life and Prognosis47:23 Cost-Based vs Value-Based Pricing Models01:10:05 Pragmatic Care and Clinical Guidelines01:16:54 The One Question

In episode 141, I shared my take on where AI fits into veterinary medicine - and where it might take us next. But I’m no expert.So I brought one in.In this episode, I sit down with Rohan Relan , Silicon Valley software engineer and founder of ScribbleVet ,an AI tool built for vets. We unpack the promise and pitfalls of AI in clinical practice and try to figure out how you can use it without losing sleep (or your license).What we cover:Why AI is not just a "smarter Google”- and why that mattersThe risky shortcuts vets are already taking (and how to avoid them)How to increase trust and accuracy when using AIWhere innovation collides with privacy, data, and consentDIY AI vs purpose-built tools If you're curious about AI but not sure what’s hype and what’s helpful, this one’s for you.Come find out what W(asabi)TF Wednesday is all about at our Japan Snow ConferenceCheck out our podcast for business owners, and Dr Sam’s ‘How To Make A Hell Of a Profit And Still Go To Heaven’ workshop.Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Topics and Timestamps04:39 What I got wrong about AI08:19 How models “know” things — next‐word prediction & reasoning15:00 Grounding AI responses using external tools / search19:19 Scribble Vet features38:12 Privacy, ownership, and AI liability51:00 Rohan’s podcast and AI tool recommendations54:00 Key misconceptions & Caveats

Today’s bonus IVECCS live session wasn’t your average ‘clinical 101’. I had the absolute privilege of getting two brilliant minds on the yellow couch, and … wow.  Apparently 1 + 1 = 🤯 !!Clinical pathogist Dr Cynthia Lucidi joined me to unpack her talk on Diagnosing Ineffective Hematopoiesis.  If you’re a bit lost with that title - don’t worry, so was I!  So I brought backup: ECC legend Dr Claire Sharp joined me to ask the smart questions, and together, they cracked open a topic every GP and ECC vet needs to understand: PIMA – Precursor-Targeted Immune-Mediated Anaemia. (If you’ve ever managed an anaemia case that almost looked like IMHA but just didn’t quite fit, or just an anaemia that didn’t want to fit into ANY of the boxes, it was probably this!) This one started out GP-friendly, but with two minds like these-it escalated fast. Expect specialist-level gold. You’ll want to give this one your full attention. But I promise - it’s worth it!What we cover:Defining ineffective haematopoiesis and how it differs from hypoplasiaDiagnostic criteria and differentials for PIMA vs. IMHAImportance of timing and interpretation in persistent non-regenerative anaemiaWhy bone marrow aspiration is underused and how to perform it effectivelyPathologist tips on identifying spherocytes and phagocytosis artefactsChallenges of diagnosing IMHA and PIMA in catsRole of transfusions and crossmatching in long-term PIMA managementTimeframes for response and remission in PIMA treatmentWhen to consider splenectomy for refractory casesClinical significance of myelofibrosis in dogs with PIMAEducating clients and general practitioners on prognosis and referral timingClick here⁠⁠ to access all of our clinical content at IVECCS special rates.

Ever had a case where you just knew what was wrong before you even touched the patient - but if someone asked you HOW you know, you couldn’t explain it? That almost mystical “sixth sense” we develop in practice - that’s exactly what this episode is about. Our guest is Dr Annie Wayne - a criticalist, educator, and learning strategist—who’s been exploring naturalistic decision making: the cognitive model that explains how experts think in real-time, and how to pass that intuition on.We talk about what separates expert intuition from novice reasoning, how to break down unconscious diagnostic processes, and how the right kind of mentorship can accelerate the path to expertise. Annie also shares her research on parenting and vet careers, challenging the stigma around pregnancy and parenthood during training.Here’s what you’ll learn:What “naturalistic decision making” really means (and why it feels like a sixth sense)How experienced vets spot subtle signs that others missHow to externalise your gut feeling so younger vets can learn from itReal-world strategies for mentorship and better clinical teachingHow to avoid the traps of lazy “shortcut” thinkingHow this framework builds confidence and reduces stress in new gradsAnnie’s personal take on parenting through training—and how to smash the stigma around pregnancy in vet careersThis isn’t just about clinical decision-making - it’s about how we teach, how we lead, and how we support each other in a demanding profession.Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Topics and Time Stamps04:53 What is Naturalistic Decision-Making?08:36 Expert vs Novice Thinking: Why Mentorship Matters15:55 Risks of Shortcut Thinking and Balancing with Algorithms19:11 Speeding Up Expertise: Can We Teach "Sixth Sense" Thinking?22:47 Mentorship Models: Building Skills and Confidence34:45 Can AI Help Naturalistic Thinking?37:20 Parenthood and Veterinary Careers: Breaking Stigma and Building Support

Thinking of trading grey skies for the Australian sun – stethoscope in hand?Moving to Australia as a vet can change your life, but here’s the truth: it’s not a straight road. Between visa hurdles, the dreaded AVE exams, and adjusting to a new culture (gotta love the Aussie slang!), the journey demands grit, strategy, and support.In this episode, we talk to Dr. Natalia Gomez , Colombian-born vet and co-founder of Brainy Bilby, a platform dedicated to helping foreign-trained vets prepare for the AVE, about the tips, pitfalls, and success stories learnt from her own her journey, and from the other overseas-trained vets she’s coached through the AVE.Here’s what you’ll learn:Why Australia is one of the most in-demand vet destinations – and how to make it work for youThe step-by-step roadmap to your veterinary licence (no fluff, just facts)AVE decoded: costs, structure, study tips & mistakes to avoidWhat it’s really like working under supervision (and finding supportive employers)The practical exam explained: sheep tipping, cow pregnancy tests, and moreSurviving the financial and emotional rollercoaster – without burning outHow to adapt to Aussie culture, slang, and workplace quirksLife on the other side: what makes it all worth it🎧 Listen now and start mapping your own Aussie vet journey.Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Episode timestamps:04:32 Why Australia? The Allure for Vets10:04 The Australian Veterinary Examination (AVE)16:31 Navigating the English Test and Paperwork26:35 The Cost and Commitment of the AVE29:05 Working Under Supervision36:58 Preparing for the Practical Exam44:43 Cultural and Language Barriers

You can think of a bunch of things that make your working day (and career!) as a veterinarian more frustrating than you’d like it to be, right? But have you ever considered the role of the software that you use in how frazzled you feel at the end of the day?And beyond the pure frustration of ‘too many clicks’ and that spinning wheel of doom when you have ten other things to do - have you considered how the very software that feels like it's holding you back could actually help solve some of the systemic challenges that feel like they’re just baked into the vet profession, like low clinical confidence, medical errors, and even burnout?In this conversation, we speak to emergency vet and tech entrepreneur ⁠Dr Caleb Frankel⁠ , founder of ⁠Instinct Science⁠, about what’s broken in vet tech, what good software should actually do, and why the future of practice might depend on getting this right.In this episode:Why building good vet software is so damn hard (and how to spot the tools worth your trust)What to look for (and avoid!) when choosing new software for your clinicReducing the trauma of introducing a new tech tool to the team (yes, even the dreaded PIMS change!)How software design impacts clinical confidence, patient safety, and mental health  AI in clinical decision-making - why it’s more than just a productivity tool Must-have tech tools for 2025 (that aren’t just another app) If you’ve ever felt like your tools are working against you, this is the conversation that might just change the way you practice—for good.Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠Vets On Tour⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Episode topics and timestamps: 05:55 Why veterinary software is so challenging11:15 What to look for (and avoid!) in veterinary software14:26 Cloud vs server-based software?34:08 Unexpected ways where tech can help with the main challenges in veterinary medicine37:07 AI in veterinary medicine48:09 Must-have tech tools for 202555:14 Advice for new graduatesWe love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact form at ⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠.And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

I’m never excited when I diagnose a cat with anaemia: vague signs, confusing diagnostics, and what feels like a not-so-great prognoses. But are they really that hopeless?In this episode, feline medicine specialist Dr Rachel Korman joins us demystify the anaemic cat and offer a clear, practical diagnostic framework that will give you more confidence and better outcomes the next time you see a cat with a low PCV.Some highlights from this conversation:A step-by-step approach to categorising anaemia.Regenerative vs. non-regenerative: what it actually means in cats, and how to interpret the data.Why IMHA in cats doesn’t look like IMHA in dogs — and how to recognise it.Haemoplasma infections (like Mycoplasma):  When to treat, how to treat, PCR testing, and what the results really tell you.Age-specific differentials: what to prioritise in young vs. older cats.Supportive care: what works, what’s myth.Prognosis pitfalls: why PCV alone doesn’t predict survival.This episode will help you approach feline anaemia with more clarity, structure, and - dare we say - optimism.💡 Proudly supported by Vetnostics Pathology: Australia's largest network of veterinary pathologists and internal medicine consultants. Learn how Vetnostics can support your work-up of complex anaemia cases with comprehensive PCR panels and diagnostic expertise.🎧 Want more clinical deep dives? Subscribe at vvn.supercast.com for 600+ episodes covering small animal medicine, surgery and ECC. Upcoming conferences that I’m excited to attend:Vets On Tour snow conferences (https://vetsontour.com) in Wānaka, NZ (August ’250), and Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Feb ’26)ANZCVS Science Week, 24-25 July 2025. https://vetscienceweek.com.au⁠IVECCS 2025⁠, San Diego, September 4-8Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Episode Topics and Timestamps05:14 – Categorising anaemia06:00 – Regenerative vs. non-regenerative07:42 – Haemolytic anaemias in cats17:17 – Clinical signs and first tests18:43 – PCV/TP interpretation27:48 – Common causes by age31:38 – Mycoplasma diagnosis and treatment35:04 – Recognising haemolysis39:38 – PCR and anaemia panels48:53 – Bone marrow biopsy tips54:52 – Supportive treatments

🎙️ Introducing the Veterinary Business Accelerator, our new podcast for veterinary practice owners who want more than just survival - they want to own the practice they dreamed of when they first decided to start a practice - a place that gives them joy and freedom, and where other vets like to work. In this brand-new series, vet business coach, author, and former Vet Vault guest Dr. Sam Bowden shares the mindset, strategies, and systems he’s used to help hundreds of practice owners transform their clinics into what he calls “abundant practices” - workplaces that are profitable, sustainable, and deeply rewarding.In Episode 1: Why Even Start a Vet Practice?, we ask the question: Wouldn’t it be easier to just get a job? When you’re in the thick of it all, it feels that way, doesn’t it?Especially when you’re knee-deep in payroll, staff issues, client complaints, and wondering if you’ll ever take a proper holiday again.In this kickoff episode we start with the question every practice owner should revisit regularly: Why are you in business?Dr Sam Bowden breaks down why most owners start with good intentions: better medicine, a better team, better money - but end up overworked, underpaid, and out of joy. And why the fix begins with something deceptively simple: clarity on that why.Sam outlines his framework for what he calls an “abundant practice” - the five pillars that any vet business needs to get right if it’s going to support the life you want. And yes, that includes permission to take a holiday.What You’ll Learn:The real reasons vets start practices (hint: it’s not just the money)Why good intentions often lead to overwhelmThe 5 pillars of Sam’s Abundant Practice Model: time, team, clients, finances, fulfillmentHow a low financial drive hurts the profession—and your personal lifeCommon mindset traps (and how to replace guilt with growth)The power of shifting from “either/or” to “yes/and” thinkingWhy clarity is the foundation for fun, freedom, and financial successIf this episode was made just for you, and you’d like to hear more, you can find our other episodes here. 

What’s your least favourite part of being a vet? Is it talking about money?In this episode, we take on one of the most emotionally charged parts of veterinary life: discussing high-cost treatments with clients.Our guest is Dr. Bing Zhu, a Small Animal Medicine Specialist from SASH, who’s had these conversations more times than she can count, and she shares her hard-earned wisdom on how to approach these conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence.Here’s what we unpack:The emotional and ethical weight vets carry when finances and medicine collideDr. Zhu’s step-by-step approach to setting expectations and guiding tough decisionsWhy separating your ego from the medical outcome can save your sanityThe cultural mindset shift the profession needs around money conversationsHow to anchor your boundaries in your core valuesDr. Zhu shares transformative personal stories, communication strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you communicate more clearly, protect your mental health, and better serve your clients and their pets.Whether you’re still at uni, starting out, or have been in practice for decades, this episode will change the way you handle financial conversations—forever.Ready to rethink “the money talk”? Hit play now.Upcoming conferences that I’m excited to attend:Vets On Tour snow conferences in Wānaka, NZ (August ’250), and Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Feb ’26)ANZCVS Science Week, 24-25 July 2025IVECCS 2025, San Diego, September 4-8Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Episode Topics and Timestamps01:45 Presenting the Large Estimate: How Does it Make You Feel?06:04 The Turning Point: It's Not Your Fault10:46 Practical Advice For Handling High Cost Estimates31:04 Stop Avoiding Referral Because You Think You're Saving Your Client Money36:25 Why Competence Makes Talking Money Easier38:16 The Cultural Shift Vets Should Make44:55 Setting Boundaries and Work-Life Balance55:39 Dr Bing's Podcast Recommendations56:19 The Pass Along Question

Telemedicine.What’s your gut reaction when you hear that term?Maybe you think it was just a clever COVID workaround, or second-rate substitute for a “real” vet visit. Or maybe you’re a bit curious about what it’s like to work in telemedicine— but you’re worried it’ll be boring. Or worse: that you’ll spend your days diagnosing lizards over Zoom.Whatever you think— chances are, you’re wrong.  But don’t worry. This episode will change that. We go deep on the real-world pros and cons of telemedicine, from two key angles: For curious vets:What’s it really like to work in telemedicine?Is it fulfilling?How will I cope with all the tricky questions (and species?!)Is the pay good?Can you get into trouble for giving remote advice?For clinic owners:How do you integrate telemedicine into your practice?What are the practical hurdles?What’s worked (and what hasn’t) from someone who’s built a global platform from scratch? Our guest is Dr. Shadi Ireifej, a board-certified surgeon, tech entrepreneur, and co-founder of VetTriage, a global teletriage platform.This one made me rethink what “good vet work” really means. I think it’ll do the same for you.Join us on the slopes of New Zealand for our winter CPD adventure with Vets On Tour Wānaka 25.  Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Topics and Time Stamps01:43 So you think you want to work in telemedicine?04:20 Common concerns about telehealth work06:11 Will I get sued for giving the wrong advice?10:37  Vets on Tour: Upcoming Events15:55  Income and Work Hours in Telemedicine18:35 Will I have to give advice for all sorts of weird animals?21:29 Unexpected Joys of Telehealth23:44  Future of Telehealth and Technology29:21  Challenges and Lessons in Telehealth for Practice Owners36:33 What about the technology?We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact form at ⁠thevetvault.com⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

In this solo episode Hugh tackles a bold idea: if you're not currently using AI in your clinical veterinary work, you may be falling behind. And if/when artificial intelligence gets to the point where it reliably has access to all the most up to date information for managing your patients, will you be negligent if you DON’T use it? Hubert shares how artificial intelligence is quietly but powerfully reshaping veterinary practice. He paints a vivid picture of an AI-powered clinic, shows you practical tools you can start using immediately, and challenges you to rethink the future of your role as a vet.What you'll discover:A demo showing how to use ChatGPT for clinical reasoning, how to build your own custom AI assistants, and how to set up a personal knowledge library with free tools like Google's NotebookLM.How to spot and handle AI hallucinations — and why your human skills like empathy and ethical judgment are still your unique superpowers.The business opportunities of AI for your practice, and why clinics that embrace AI may thrive while others struggle.How AI could reshape veterinary education and open doors to a more sustainable, fulfilling career.Hubert doesn’t just speculate — he shows you how AI can work in clinics today, and how you can lead instead of lagging behind.Tune in if you're ready to future-proof your practice, sharpen your skills, and unlock a better way to be a vet.Try out our AI Blood Gas AssistantJoin us at Vets on Tour Wānaka, NZ, for the most fun CE event you’ll attend this year. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Topics and time stamps03:08 What could the future of clinical practice look like with AI?12:48 Can I trust it? What does the data say?18:22 Where does Ai get its information from?25:20 How I use it: Using 'general' models for clinical decision making33:29 Building your own Ai tools34:06 Google Notebook LM40:58 MyGPT - your own assistant54:49 What might the role of the future veterinarian look like?

Join us for the Vet Vault's own conference in the snow: ⁠⁠Vets On Tour Wānaka⁠⁠, New Zealand, 10-15 August 2025!Have you ever felt pressured, as a vet, to do more 'stuff' - diagnostics, procedures, and sell more, even when you can’t quite see the clinical justification for it? In this episode we welcome Dr. Brennen McKenzie-veterinarian, researcher, creator of the SkeptVet blog, author of Placebos for Pets? The Truth About Alternative Medicine in Animals, and all-round lover of science-based thinking. And who better to help us draw the line between solid science and revenue-driven decision making than someone who is known for their scepticism? Dr. McKenzie brings real-world wisdom and refreshing honesty to the debate. Together we explore the often-unspoken pressures of profit-driven care, commission-based pay, and what happens when business incentives conflict with good science. Brennen shares lessons from two decades in practice  on how to use Spectrum of care reasoning to make clinical decisions that respect science, client resources, and the needs of your employer. A must-listen for any vet who’s ever questioned the system—and their place in it.Find out more about Brennen's current work in longevity at loyal.com.Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Episode Topics and Timestamps08:11 The Shift to Profit Driven Veterinary Practice09:46 A Guide to Evidence-Based Decision Making12:00 Client Communication and Financial Constraints17:31 Spectrum of Care: A New Approach32:15 Overdiagnosis and Screening: A Critical Look39:09 Cognitive Psychology in Veterinary Decision Making42:45 The Power of Checklists in Medical Practice43:18 Balancing Autonomy and Systematic Decision Making45:52 Clinical Audits: Improving Practice Through Data48:36 Intuitive vs. Algorithmic Thinking in Veterinary Medicine51:37 The Pitfalls of Anecdotal Evidence in Veterinary Practice01:07:40 Communicating with Clients About Unproven Therapies01:18:17 Pass Along Question and The One Bit of Advice

Veterinary practice can be unpredictable, exhausting, and full of interruptions - not that conducive to getting things done, right? But what if you could handle it all with mind-like-water calm?In this episode I pick the brain of productivity legend David Allen, creator of Getting Things Done (GTD), to show you exactly how. This isn’t about squeezing more into your day — it’s about cutting mental clutter, regaining focus, and feeling in control, even when it all hits the fan.You'll learn simple, actionable GTD strategies that busy vets can use today:Master the 5 GTD steps for veterinary practice:Capture: Never lose track of to-dos in a busy clinic againClarify: Break down complex patient tasks into clear next stepsOrganise: Build bulletproof systems your whole team can trustReflect: Create powerful review routines for team rounds and personal clarityEngage: Focus on what matters, when it mattersBeat interruptions without losing your mindWhy task-switching drains your brain — and what to do instead.The simple tools that keep you sane and focused.How to ‘park’ distractions and re-engage fast.Transform team rounds and communicationThe secret to closing open loops (and reducing anxiety for everyone)How structured reflection makes complex caseloads manageableBalancing roles and flexibility for smooth team dynamicsJoin us for Vets On Tour Wānaka, New Zealand, 10-15 August 2025. Limited Early Bird Tickets on sale now. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Topics and Timestamps03:09 Mind Like Water: The Key to Clarity05:15 Challenges in Veterinary Productivity20:33 Practical Tips for Capturing Tasks28:58 Managing Multiple Projects and Tasks29:26 The Importance of Knowing the Next Step30:14 Dealing with Task Shifting and Interruptions32:25 Organizing Physical and Mental Spaces35:43 Team Dynamics and Productivity38:02 Effective Rounds42:20 Balancing Defined Roles and Flexibility47:35 Book recommendations 48:49 Pass along question

“Did you know the AVMA doesn’t actually require a residency to become a specialist?”Yeah, neither did we—until Dr. Matt Booth dropped that fact-bomb.And it’s bigger than just an interesting fact - it’s a mindset shift that cracks the door wide open to alternative routes to specialisation—for veterinarrians who want to grow their careers, but can’t jump through the hoops of the traditional residency pathway.So, if you are:- Ambitious, but feeling a bit stuck- Limited by the realities of life outside the clinic- Or just curious about your options in veterinary medicineThis one’s for you.Join us for part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Matt Booth—former ER practice owner and  ER practice development lead at Ethos Veterinary Health—as we rethink what’s possible in the future of specialisation.Topics and Time Stamps02:04 Alternative Specialisation Routes03:17 Challenges and Benefits of Non-Traditional Paths09:17 Exploring the Hybrid Credentialing Path19:31 Podcast Recommendations21:54 Pass along questionJoin our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.

Most vets believe it’s inevitable—on average, they leave Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) after just 3-5 years. The obvious culprit? Shift work, right?But what if that’s just scratching the surface?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Booth, ER Practice Development Lead at Ethos Veterinary Health, to break down surprising findings from his survey of 3,500 emergency veterinarians. Together, we explore the Five Buckets of Retention—the REAL factors that determine whether your career in emergency medicine thrives or fizzles out. Spoiler: It’s not all about night shifts and burnout.We dig into leadership challenges, the keys to professional growth, and how these insights apply beyond ECC to every role in veterinary medicine.You’ll also catch highlights from my previous chat with Dr. Matt at IVECCS 2023, where we shared actionable strategies for improving recruitment and building sustainable veterinary careers.Whether you’re an ER vet looking for longevity or a practice leader aiming to attract and retain top talent, this episode is your guide to rethinking retention and career sustainability in veterinary medicine.Topics and Timestamps:00:40 Meet Dr. Matt Booth and the Five Buckets03:47 Recruitment Insights from 202307:36 Survey Findings and Retention Strategies12:07 The Five Buckets of Retention27:07 The Burden of Being a Giver28:23 Creative Solutions for Employee Retention29:04 Leadership and Gender Representation39:59 The Role of paid time off in Retention43:40 Creating a Positive Work Environment46:37 Professional Educational GrowthJoin me at JAVECCS Tokyo on 15 and 16 March, and at IVECCS 2025 in San Diego on 4-8 Septembet.Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes, library of show notes and access to our veterinary practice AI Toolbox at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.

Try our AI Blood Gas Assistant here Are you wasting hours on outdated study methods like cramming and re-reading—only to forget everything by exam day? You might be studying wrong—and Dr. Matt Hollindale is here to help you fix that so you can learn smarter, not harder. When preparing for his ECC Membership exams, Dr. Matt became obsessed with the science of study. The result? He achieved the top marks of the 2023 cohort. Now, he’s applying the same methods to his residency training and sharing them with you. In this episode, we dive into science-backed strategies that transform how you study. Say goodbye to endless highlighting, reading and re-reading, and hello to techniques that actually makes things stick.  Whether you’re a veterinary student building good habits early or preparing for specialist exams, this episode will save you many hours. (And possibly even some tears!) Here’s what we cover: The biggest study mistakes you didn’t know you’re making. How active recall and spaced repetition turbocharge your memory. The best AI and tech tools to revolutionise your study game. Why prioritising your well-being is as critical as your study hours. Links & ResourcesLift your clinical game with our RACE-approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠ for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠. Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠. ⁠⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠⁠ for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Topics and Time Stamps 04:33 Common Study Mistakes08:58 Study Techniques That Actually Work18:11 Making It Practical20:56 Using Spaced Repetition for Better Long-Term Memory29:08 Tech and AI Study Tools31:39 Google Notebook LMS34:38 Advanced Strategies38:54 The Importance of Self-Care in Studying We’d love to hear from you! Email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ or reach out via our ⁠⁠⁠contact form⁠⁠⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who you think could benefit from these game-changing study strategies!

Lift your clinical game with our RACE-approved clinical podcasts at vvn.supercast.com for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at cutabove.supercast.com. Get case support from our team of specialists in our Specialist Support Space. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Do you ever feel just... flat? Not inspired, not excited, and certainly not energised. It might feel like burnout. Or is it compassion fatigue? Maybe it's neither. You know those moments in veterinary medicine when you know the right thing to do, but external circumstances prevent you from doing it? That dissonance, that discomfort deep in your core: that’s moral injury. In this episode, we unravel the complexities of moral injury with Dr. Shannon Bass, a leader in veterinary medicine and a passionate advocate for supporting veterinarians through the psychological challenges they face. Moral injury, often confused with burnout or compassion fatigue, is an under-discussed but critical issue in our profession. Together with Dr. Bass, we explore the distinctions between these terms, their impact on veterinary professionals, and how to address them effectively. Dr. Bass brings over 20 years of experience in general practice, emergency veterinary medicine, and leadership to this conversation, where you’ll learn How moral injury manifests in daily practice The importance of differentiating it from burnout and compassion fatigue Why 'client bashing' can be a symptom of moral distress, and Practical steps to create healthier and more supportive veterinary work environments. Topics and Time Stamps Defining Moral Injury - 02:58 Differentiating Trauma, Moral Injury, and Burnout - 07:04 Moral Injury in Veterinary Practice: Subtle and Irresolvable Cases - 10:03 What’s New for the Vet Vault in 2025 - 16:33 Moral Injury vs Moral Distress - 21:18 Moral Injury vs Compassion Fatigue - 24:01 How Does Moral Injury Manifest? - 27:01 How to Address Moral Injury: Recognising and Implementing Solutions - 29:44 The Role of Vulnerability and Shared Experiences - 33:25 Communication, Community, and Support - 38:59 Shannon’s Podcast Choices - 46:29 Pass-Along Question - 49:30 Get in Touch Email us at [email protected] if you want to find out more about Vet Vault/Vets on Tour 2025 in Wanaka, NZ, or about the Essential Consequence Management series for practice leaders with Rhonda Andrews. We love to hear from you! If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback, please get in touch via our contact form, or catch up with us on Instagram. If you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this.

Hands up if you feel truly valued and respected at work.  In this episode, we dig deep into what truly makes employees feel valued and how leaders can create workplaces that people never want to leave. Spoiler: It’s not just about pay, pizza parties, or avoiding toxic behaviour. We’re aiming much higher!  Why You Should Listen Workplaces that crack the code of real team respect and value don’t just retain their talent — they thrive. Whether you’re a team leader or an employed vet, this episode is packed with actionable insights on creating meaningful change, improving communication, and unlocking your unique “zone of genius.” What Team Leaders Will Learn • How to spot and fix the subtle cues that make employees feel unheard and replaceable.  •.The counter-intuitive financial upside of investing in team development. “I think that organisations are sometimes coming in backwards, where it’s like: ‘Let’s just focus on the numbers and the metrics.’ If you develop amazing talent and build a strong team, you will make so much money. It is not the other way around.” •.Practical tips to tackle team disengagement and avoid the high cost of turnover. • Strategies for better communication and feedback without burning out as a leader. “Because our brains are pre-programmed to attune to the negative, it’s going to be a negative story. So when people don’t understand what’s happening, they’re going to jump to the worst-case scenario, spread rumours, and act accordingly.” What Employed Vets Will Learn • How to advocate for yourself without feeling ‘pushy’ or ‘needy’. • Why you might be feeling stuck in your role, and what to do about it.  • How to discover and step into your ‘zone of genius.’ “If I can maximise my time and attention there, I will be of most use to my company, my team, myself, my patients — everybody.” Our guests are: • Dr. Natalie Fayman: A veterinarian with 30+ years of clinical experience turned certified Positive Intelligence coach, and champion for less workplace dread and more veterinary dream teams • Crystal Stokes: A former ER vet tech turned licensed psychotherapist and leadership coach. As the founder of Full Circle Lab, she’s on a mission to bridge the gap between veterinary leadership and teams. Say not to settling for a ‘meh’ workplace by hitting play on this episode  in to learn how to create (or find!) a role where you’re truly respected, valued, and thriving. Your veterinary dream team starts here! Topics and Time Stamps: 06:23: Recognising the subtle things that make people feel undervalued 08:50: The counter-intuitive truth about investing time and money in team development 12:36: The repercussions of getting this wrong 18:13: Leveraging the team to get this right 21:25: Why it’s important to know the limits of your skills 25:23: Upcoming events and conferences 28:41: Pushing for change as someone who is not in a leadership role 35:05: Better systems for better feedback 37:32: Discovering your ‘zone of genius’ 45:59: Addressing team disengagement 52:21: Effective communication and feedback 58:12: Podcast recommendations 58:52: The pass-along question Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠.  Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Join me at the JAVECCS ECC conference in Tokyo on 15 and 16 March.

Get the show notes for this episode, plus a very neat treatment guide for hyperkalaemia, ⁠here.⁠ Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. You may have heard about a condition where greyhounds can become dangerously hyperkalaemic under anaesthesia, but did you know that this isn’t something that happens exclusively in greyhounds? And do you know what the risk factors are for this happening, what you can do to try and prevent it, or how to preempt it? If the answer to any of these is no, and you ever anaesthetise non-human species, then this is one of those “will probably save a patient’s life one day” episodes. Our guest is Dr Stacey Jones, who was involved in publishing the first ⁠paper on anaesthesia-associated hyperkalaemia⁠ in greyhounds that brought this condition to the veterinary world’s attention. She joins the podcast to share what she learnt while conducting the research for this paper, as well as to provide an update on the work that has been done since that first publication. This update fleshes out our understanding of the condition, focusing on what you need to know about it in practice. Episode Topics and Timestamps 04:06 Symptoms and Detection 07:27 The Greyhound Project: A Case Study 19:15 Hyperkalemia Beyond Greyhounds 22:05 Practical Takeaways 27:53 Conclusion and Additional Resources

Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts at ⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠.  Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠Specialist Support Space⁠. ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. “This is not a women's issue: this is a societal issue. We all have women in our lives that we love, that we work with, that we care for, and we MUST be putting these conversations on the table.” If you’re listening to THIS podcast, chances are you’re a veterinarian. That means that statistically, there’s about a 70% chance you’re a woman. That makes an honest, in-depth conversation about menopause not just relevant, but essential. This is that conversation.  And even if you’re not a woman, or menopause is still decades away for you, you almost certainly work with or live with someone for whom this topic is, or will be, very significant. You should absolutely care about it- and know about it. In this question-and-answer conversation, recorded live at the Greencross Symposium 2024, we unpack the science, symptoms, and solutions with Dr. Nicole Avard, menopause specialist, and Georgie Drury, founder of Metluma, a digital health initiative that supports women through menopause. From understanding the biology of menopause to tackling its impact on mental health, career, and workplace culture, this is the conversation you didn’t know you needed—but one that will make a difference in your life and practice.  Topics and Timestamps [00:04:00] Menopause 101 [00:06:00] Biological Changes During Menopause [00:08:00] Symptoms of Menopause [00:12:00] Mental Health and Menopause [00:15:00] Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment [00:17:00] HRT Safety and Benefits [00:22:00] Myths and Misinformation [00:32:00] Organisational Responses to Menopause [00:40:00] Menopause Q&A Gradual discontinuation of HRT. Role of diet in managing symptoms: [00:45:00] Advanced Questions on Treatment Using IUDs vs. transdermal progesterone. Blood tests for diagnosing postmenopause. Role of testosterone in symptom management. Speaker bios: Nicole Avard Dr Nicole Avard is a dedicated Menopause Specialist GP with 18 years of experience as an Integrative GP. As the Medical Director and Co-founder of Metluma, she is passionate about guiding women through the complexities of menopause. Dr Nic has supported thousands of women on their menopausal journey, offering compassionate and individualized care.  Georgia Drury Georgie is an experienced entrepreneur and CEO, with a passion for health and technology. As founder and CEO of Springday, she built the business into a multi-million-dollar global organisation, operating across 13 countries in ASPAC before exiting and moving onto her next venture. With Hummingbird Innovations, Georgie advises, invests, and collaborates with boards and organisations. She is currently Co-founder and CEO of Metluma, an exciting and innovative digital health initiative aiming to support women by taking a proactive approach to menopause. We love to hear from you. Leave a review here, or get in touch with questions or feedback at [email protected]. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by rating us on your podcast player and hitting that share button and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts. Get your first two weeks free at ⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠.  Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠Specialist Support Space⁠. What if you asked the head of a famous business school for some veterinary business advice, but instead of telling you about a new system to increase productivity or some new marketing hack, he tells you to ‘focus less on the business side of veterinary practice’?  "You have to stop imposing a managerial mindset on these types of businesses - a 'business mindset.' Managerialism has seeped into everything - into industries where it shouldn't be. " An interview that started with the goal of helping vets get better at having difficult finance conversations quickly detoured into a discussion about: - The philosophy of veterinary business, - Why the managerialism  that works in some industries doesn’t always translate well into ours, and - What true success could look like.  (Don’t worry - we do also get insights on how to make those money conversations less stressful!)  Dr Paul Harrison is the Director of the MBA program and Co-Director of the Better Consumption Lab at Deakin University's School of Business, and Adjunct Professor at Sacred Heart University in Milan.The MBA program that Paul designed for Deakin ranks 1st in the world for class experience. Paul is a renowned  international speaker on issues related to consumer behaviour, public health and well-being, governance, and marketing.   Topics and Timestamps Money Conversations: Challenges and Strategies 04:50 Balancing Business and Values in Veterinary Practice 07:29 Rethinking Success: Beyond Financial Growth 12:17 Exciting News: Clinical Podcast Updates 17:24 Embracing Uncertainty and Value 19:32 Controlling the Customer Experience 24:08 Philosophical Approaches in Business 24:29 Understanding Customer Needs 25:45 Money Conversations in Veterinary Practice 27:15 Human Decision-Making in Emergencies 34:05 Emotional Management in Emergencies 40:30 We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact form at ⁠thevetvault.com⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts. Get your first two weeks free at ⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠.  Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠. If you scroll through any veterinary chat group you won’t have to scroll for long before you see a conversation along the lines of:  “My career as it is now isn’t really working for me, but I don’t know what my other options are.  I feel… stuck.” So how do you become unstuck? Dr Jess Moore Jones is a bit obsessed with what keeps vets engaged and fulfilled, and she helps individuals and teams figure out how to create resilient and thriving cultures and careers through  her business, ⁠Unleashed Coaching and Consulting⁠, and in this episode we unpack a few of the talks she presented at WVAC 2024:  The choices we make: taking back the power as veterinary professionals to be in control of our own resilience and our own wellbeing. YOU ARE NOT STUCK: helping veterinarians discover that a meaningful, fulfilling career (and life) is possible. Jess shares her thoughts on where the line is between being a good team member and having healthy boundaries, why being selfish in the short term can be generous in the long run, and we talk about the ‘four doors’ available to you with every challenging situation. We discuss Jess' first steps to becoming ‘unstuck’ from your career rut, and we ask the big question: are the new generations of vets ‘soft’, or just wise?! Join Dr Jess on 28 November 2024 for her online ⁠Women in Veterinary Leadership Summit. ⁠ Topics and Time Stamps 02:21 The Generational Debate: Are Younger Vets Soft? 03:43 Resilience in Veterinary Medicine: Good vs. Toxic 10:30 Balancing Boundaries: Soft vs. Hard 15:15 Long-term Resilience vs Short-Term People-Pleasing 20:02 Career Coaching: Moving from Stuck to Fulfilled 22:55 Challenging Traditional Work Structures 23:34 Discovering Your True Self 25:06 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 26:22 Exploring New Opportunities 29:05 The Power of Choice in Your Career 34:27 Mindfulness and Self-Awareness 36:01 Choosing Your Perspective 40:31 Embracing Negative Emotions We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact form at ⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

If you work in emergency practice, or you're considering it, then this episode is for you. ⁠Dr Brooke Schampers ⁠and ⁠Dr Taleta Hompas ⁠are ECC veterinarians with more than two decades experience between them who create resources and coach others on how to thrive as an ECC shift worker through there ⁠EMV4Life⁠ program. In this episode they will tell you: How to better structure your shifts to optimise for sleep and health. How to navigate the swing between night and day shift. How Taleta manages shift work as a parent of young children. How to increase productivity on shift to reduce cognitive load and stress and get you out the door sooner. How to bring more joy into your emergency shifts.   We discuss what there is to love about emergency vetting, what to consider if you are thinking of a career as an ECC vet, and what other challenges there are beyond sleep and shift work. Contact us⁠ to find out about our Vet Vault/EMV4Life resource bundles to help you up skill and navigate life as an emergency vet. Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts. Get your first two weeks free at ⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠.  Get case support from our team at specialists in our ⁠Specialist Support Space⁠. Topics, Time Stamps and Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:22 Why ECC? What’s to love about it?  06:38 Are Certain Personalities Better Suited for ECC 15:39 The Impact of Shift Work on Health 22:21 Brooke’s Routine for Sustainable Night Shifts 32:51 Balancing ECC Work with Family Life 46:18 Setting Yourself Up for Long-Term ECC Careers 50:32 Rostering 54:17 Increased Productivity On Shift 01:06:17 Finding Your Joy in Veterinary Work We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact from at ⁠thevetvault.com⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts. Get your first two weeks free at ⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠.  Get case support from our team at specialists in our ⁠Specialist Support Space⁠. Topics and Time Stamps We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact from at ⁠thevetvault.com⁠, or catch up with us on ⁠Instagram⁠. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this.  07:35 The Role of Compassion and Innovation12:08 Leadership and Management in Veterinary Practices17:55 Addressing Risks and Governance24:51 The Importance of Communication and Training43:23 Implementing Change in Veterinary Practices44:04 The Role of Coaching and Mentoring44:56 Different Models of External Support46:27 Cross-Industry Learning and Its Benefits56:06 Delegation and Managing Multiple Roles01:00:31 The Importance of Trusted Networks01:09:15 Balancing Client Relationships and Clinical Work01:17:13 Innovative Solutions for Veterinary Practices01:23:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

et access to our clinical podcast series with our ⁠⁠⁠30% off IVECCS Special.⁠⁠⁠ Get case support from our team at specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hands up if you still remember much of the statistics you learned back in vet school… Some of us have looked at way more P nappies than p-values since our student days! But this is veterinary SCIENCE after all, and part of science is reading the occasional paper. Reading papers—beyond just the abstract and the conclusions—and with at least a little bit of discernment, does involve some degree of understanding statistics, just to make sure you’re not being misled. So, in this episode, we’re talking about statistics, and we have the best person for the job. (Don’t skip it because of that word—I promise it’s actually quite fun!) Dr. Steven Epstein is a Professor of Clinical Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at the University of California, Davis. His research interests include CPR, diagnostic testing in the emergency room, and antimicrobial resistance patterns, and he loves a bit of statistics. Join us for an easy-to-understand, practical, and entertaining update on statistics, recorded live at IVECCS 2024. You’ll even learn a nifty tip to help you (finally!) remember the difference between sensitivity and specificity! Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠free weekly newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to hear about my favourite 3 lessons I learnt in that week from making the podcasts.

Lift your clinical game with our RACE approved clinical podcasts. Get your first two weeks free at ⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠  for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, or check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at cutabove.supercast.com.  Get case support from our team at specialists in our Specialist Support Space. Contact Credabl  for questions and help around personal and professional finance for medical professionals, and apply for their $10000 Helping Hands Business grant here. If you’ve ever wondered about starting your own veterinary practice, then this episode is for you. We speak to Dr Amber Christie and Brooke Goodwin, a vet and vet nurse team who are the owners of a brand new clinic, about the highs, the challenges the lessons learnt from building their new practice.  Dr Amber is on new practice number four, and she tells us what they're doing differently this time around - from the practicalities of setting up the practice, like practice design, business structure, and finance, to how they’re thinking about things like boundaries, values, and growth. Brooke shares her perspective from a first time business owner’s point of view, and tells us how they are making the vet nurse/business owner structure work for them and for their clients. Finance specialist Caroline Willemse from Credabl took care of the money side of practice ownership for Amber and Brooke, and she joins us to answer common questions and bust some myths about business finance.  Topics and Time Stamps 05:21 Balancing Personal and Professional Life as a Practice Owner 10:49 The Importance of Flexibility  16:15 Designing the Perfect Vet Clinic 19:51 Financial Planning and Support for New Practices 30:22 Misconceptions and Realities Starting a Vet Practice:  31:17 Choosing Your Path: Independent vs. Group Practice 31:38 The Joy of Building from Scratch 32:58 Financial Considerations for New Practices 34:48 Renting vs. Buying: Pros and Cons 36:18 Fixed vs. Variable Borrowing 38:51 The Unique Partnership: Vet and Nurse Co-Ownership 46:00 Picking Your Values and Goals 54:33 The One Question We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via our contact from at thevetvault.com, or catch up with us on Instagram. And if you like what you hear, please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this. 

You’ll hear a lot of complaining and blaming of leaders for everything that’s wrong with veterinary science. But the reality is that leading people is a very hard job, especially in a profession as complicated and nuanced as veterinary science. So this episode is for our leaders. We hope that it helps make your job of making our profession better just a little bit easier. David Liss is the Director of West Coast Operations for Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), and in this episode he’ll tell you about the three essential ingredients of great veterinary teams, and what this has to do with The Avengers and how they defeated Thanos! David also shares his strategies for giving hard-to-hear feedback, and tells us why goal setting is so important for building a great team and how to get the team excited for these goals. But we start with what might be the most important question: how do you, as a leader, stay motivated to keep motivating others?! This episode was recorded live at IVECCS 2023, the conference of the Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society. Join me at IVECCS 2024 for MUCH more content like this, and more ECC clinical content than you could ever wish for.  Get access to our highlights and key takeaways sessions, plus the show notes, from all of the conferences we’ve attended this year by joining our Vet Vault Nerds at vvn.supercast.com for more than 500 short sharp and practical podcasts in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care.  If you need expert help with those tricky cases that you can’t refer - we have a team of specialists on standby to provide you with some extra brains. Contact them here.  Topics and time stamps 02:54 Motivation and Inspiration in Leadership 11:14 Back to the Avengers: Team Dynamics 15:43 Setting Goals and Achieving Buy-In 19:19 Profit: It's not a dirty word! 21:26 Handling Difficult Conversations 29:30 Carrot or Stick? Motivators

In a world of Amazon and Uber-level convenience, where digital disruptors are changing the way the world interacts and how we do business, why do we think that the vet profession won't be impacted? "We're facing a lot of disruption. There is this class of digital disruptive dis-intermediators that are emerging and trying to displace the position of the veterinary clinic. Many of them explicitly have the mission to become the most trusted, most convenient touch point in the pet care journey." Dr Thom Jenkins is the co-founder & CEO of PetsApp, a client engagement platform the streamlines client interactions, and in this episode he'll show you why the veterinary profession is, and should remain, at the heart of animal care, why disruptors  think they can compete for the role of ‘most trusted’, and how they’ll do it. You’ll hear how practices are integrating telemedicine and online services with the physical touch points of traditional bricks and mortar clinics, how we’re our own worst enemies when we overpromise and underdeliver, and how a tech-savvy vet sees the role of AI in the future of veterinary science. Thom also tells us about his experiences of working as a vet in China. Please give us your feedback on how to make the podcast better by answering 12 questions here. Join me at the combined ASAV/VBG Conference on 12-16 August on the Sushine Coast, or, for our US listeners, at IVECCS in St Louis on 7-11 September for more emergency and critical care content than you ever imagined possible! Join our nerds for better patient outcomes and more clinical confidence by signing up for our RACE approved clinical podcasts at vvn.supercast.com for a free 2-week trial. We love to hear from you. If you have a question for us or you’d like to give us some feedback please get in touch via email at [email protected], or catch up with us on Instagram. And if you like what you hear then please share the love by clicking on the share button wherever you’re listening and sending a link to someone who you think should hear this.  Topics and timestamps 05:30 Bad Decisions, Good Stories: Dr. Jenkins' Adventures 11:21 Veterinary Career in China: Challenges and Opportunities 21:51 The Future of Veterinary Medicine: Challenges and Solutions 35:48 Managing Expectations in Veterinary Practice 36:01 The Culture of Martyrdom in Veterinary Medicine 36:46 Setting Realistic Expectations for Customer Delight 38:52 The Role of Disruptors in Veterinary Medicine 40:47 Balancing Quality, Convenience, and Cost 42:29 The Importance of Physical Touchpoints 45:35 Leveraging Technology for Better Client Communication 50:47 The Role of AI in Veterinary Practice 56:37 Addressing Bottlenecks in Veterinary Business 01:09:55 Final Thoughts and Advice for New Graduates

Ah, those liver enzymes... sometimes they are up when you don't expect them to be. Sometimes they're up a bit... but not that much, so you don't know if it's actually significant. Or sometimes they're way out of whack, but you're not sure what that means exactly, or what to do next. In this episode, Small Animal Medicine Specialist, RCVS Course Director and clinical reasoning guru Prof Jill Maddison helps us take a fresh look at  liver enzymes. We review what each enzyme tells us in dogs and in cats, how to interpret changes in both the 'well' patient with the surprise finding on bloods, and in the sick patient, and Prof Jill clears up common misconceptions and pitfalls around ALP, ALT, GGT, and bile acids. This clinical episode has been unlocked for you by Vetnostics Pathology, one of the largest veterinary pathology groups in Australia with the most veterinary pathologists and veterinary medicine consultants. Vetnostics is the new nationally aligned name of what used to the SVS Pathology Network ( (Vetnostics NSW/ACT, Vetpath Laboratory Services WA/NT, ASAP Laboratory Vic , QMLVetnostics Qld/NNSW and TML Vetnostics Tas), with a new consolidated website (www.vetnostics.com), but the same exceptional quality diagnostics, same extensive courier network and same veterinary pathologists and veterinary medicine consultants on other the end of the phone or email to talk you through any tricky results and cases.  Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Episode Topics and Timestamps 05:01 ALT and ALP: Detailed Analysis 05:40 Challenges in Diagnosing Liver Disease 06:40 Liver Enzymes in Cats vs. Dogs 20:44 Bile Acids and Liver Function 26:51 Pre-Anaesthetic Liver Checks 36:35 Understanding Cholangitis in Cats 36:53 The Complexity of Diagnosing Liver Disease 37:45 The Role of Blood Tests in Wellness Checks 38:11 Interpreting Reference Ranges 40:53 Case Studies: Real-World Examples 42:05 The Challenges of Wellness Screening 44:21 The Importance of Biopsies 55:14 Biases in Diagnosis

Be part of the conversation to help shape the Vet Vault with your feedback. Many of us dream of building a practice, and then one day selling it and walking off into the sunset, minus responsibilities, and with our money problems solved. But what actually happens after what’s supposed to be ‘the big goal’? Who are you when you’re no longer the boss, and what’s next?  In this episode, ⁠Dr Wolfgang Dohne⁠ tells us how he re-invented and reinvigorated his career post the sale of his practice.  He also give shares what he’s learnt about being a professional locum vet: the pro tips, the pros, and the cons, and what working in telemedicine has taught him about telemedicine as a career option, and also its potential role in our everyday lives in clinical practice.  Join us at Science Week for the most cutting edge conference topics out there. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Topics and Time stamps 04:41 Balancing Work and Personal Life 13:47 The Decision to Sell and Its Impact 23:30 Embracing Locum Work and Telemedicine 28:16 Tips for Successful Locuming 35:22 Overcoming Locum Anxiety 35:45 Essential Tools for Locum Success 36:31 Navigating Different Practice Management Systems 40:51 Building Strong Relationships with Nursing Teams 44:25 Introduction to Telemedicine 48:50 Practical Applications of Telemedicine 53:01 Integrating Telemedicine into Practice Veterinary Ramblings Furthest North

This little bonus episode is for a very select audience of brave souls who have already completed the written part of their Australia New Zealand College Of Veterinary Scientists membership exams, and are due to sit oral exams in a few week’s time. It's made from snippets of conversation about how to get into the right head space for the oral exams, with tips on last minute preparation, and what to expect in the actual exam. Our guests are specialist surgeons and former examiners Dr Chris Tan and Dr Mark Newman, and former membership candidates Dr Justin Ward and Dr Stephen Mansour, and they deliver on the nuggets of wisdom that might help get you over the line. (Or at least stop you from wetting your pants on exam day!)

If you clicked on this episode, then I’m guessing that you already know WHAT the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists membership exams are. Maybe you’re considering sitting them, or perhaps you’ve already put your hand up for 2025, but you still have so many questions. Like, how much time would I need to commit, how much study is required each week, HOW hard is it actually, WHAT do I need to study, and how do I set myself up for success? Should I do a course, how do I utilise me mentors, or my study group, and perhaps the most important question… WHY would I even put myself through it?! This episode is made up of multiple conversations about surgery membership, and it will answer all of those questions and more. We talk to specialist surgeons Dr Chris Tan and Dr Mark Newman, as well as membership candidate (at the time of recording) Dr Stephen Mansour and recent successful membership candidate Dr Justin Ward. While the conversation focuses on surgery memberships, most of the information will be applicable to any of the specialties.  If you need an on-the-go study aid for your surgery membership prep, or if you just want to take your surgery theoretical knowledge to the next level, check out our advanced surgery podcast at cutabove.supercast.com Oh, and if you were just curious about what membership exams are: the ANZCS (Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists) membership exams are rigorous assessments designed to evaluate the clinical knowledge and expertise of veterinarians who want to level up in their field of interest. Anyone with a degree that is eligible for registration in Australia or New Zealand and with more than 3.5 years in practice can register to sit memberships. The exams serve as a benchmark for professional excellence, enabling successful candidates to attain membership in the College, thereby recognising their advanced competency in a specific area of veterinary science.  Still interested? Then keep listening! Topics and time stamps 04:29 Exam Structure and Requirements 08:28 The Importance of Pathophysiology 12:52 Personal Experiences and Motivations 16:54 Balancing Study and Life 17:36 The Value of Membership Certification 26:59 Marketability and Practical Skills 29:36 Preparing for Membership Exams 31:21 Time Management and Study Schedules 35:56 Mentorship and Study Groups 48:17 Essential Study Resources 55:44 Balancing Study and Personal Life

Have you ever considered doing something other than clinical veterinary practice, only to get stuck at 'but what else could I do? The only skill I have is fixing sick animals!' Dr Steph Morley will show how how wrong you are. You'll learn how the skills and attributes that make you a good vet are highly valued outside of the vet clinic, and how to re-write your CV to make it applicable to any industry. And if you're not considering leaving practice - great! This conversation will help you better value your skills and knowledge and change the negative self talk that devalues your skills and makes you feel like an imposter. Dr Stephanie Morley's career has included a degree in hospitality and business and working in clinical practice and practice management, and in lab animal medicine. This led her first major pivot into a role as the Associate Director of Business Development at the University of Michigan, and then to the entrepreneurial life as the Co-Founder and President of Zomedica. Dr Steph is currently the President of Vetlen Advanced Veterinary Devices, the team behind an innovative new antibiotic delivery device for veterinarians. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode. ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. 04:57 Your Unique Veterinary Superpowers 15:55 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Limiting Beliefs 25:00 Translating Veterinary Skills to Other Careers 36:42 Networking Tips for Introverts 38:27 Transitioning from Clinical Practice 47:19 Innovative Antibiotic Delivery Device 01:07:28 Advice for New Veterinary Graduates

You know that conversation that you have with your client when you first diagnose congestive heart failure in their mitral valve disease dog? The one where you say: 'This will be the thing that kills your pet.' Well, that conversation is changing. Veterinary cardiologists  Dr Brad Gavaghan and Dr Fiona Meyers  introduce us to TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair), a minimally invasive procedure that can completely change the outcome for your mitral valve patients. In this episode they explain how it works, what the procedure involves, and what the risks are. They also guide us through selecting the right patients for this procedure so you don't miss the window of opportunity, and outline a new approach for screening and monitoring your newly diagnosed heart murmur patients now that the paradigm of care has shifted. We get into the practicalities of referring your patients, including setting expectations and cost of the procedure.  This episode is from our RACE approve clinical podcast series. Join our Vet Vault Nerds at vvn.supercast.com for more updates, refreshers, pro tips, and show note with over 450 episodes in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care. Serious surgeons, interns, residents and membership candidates should check out our new Advanced Surgery Podcast for a deep level of foundational surgery content. Subscribe to our ⁠weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. 

It’s the topic in veterinary science that we wish we didn’t have to talk about. Every time we hear about another veterinary suicide, we feel sad, angry, and frustratingly powerless. But in this conversation with Dr. Kat Williams and Dr. Alena Gadoury, you’ll be inspired to take back the power to act against this curse of our profession. Drs. Kat and Alena are the founders of VetHerd, an industry-based suicide prevention program for the veterinary profession. VetHerd utilizes the collective power of our community to create a robust safety net to combat the alarming rates of veterinary suicide through collaboration, awareness, and education. You’ll learn about 'Mates in Construction,' the inspiration for the program, the parallels between ‘herd immunity’ and mental health, why it’s essential for all of us to learn how to talk openly and bravely about suicide, and how to get better at it. Register for VetHerd’s upcoming two-day ASIST suicide prevention workshop, sponsored by Flynn’s Walk, here, or contact Kat and Alena at [email protected] or [email protected] to find out how you can get involved. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume clinical episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠vvn.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ V⁠⁠isit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for show notes and resources related to this episode. ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. Episode Topics and Timestamps 00:00 Introducing VetHerd: A Vision for Community and Protection 06:19 Drawing Inspiration from Mates in Construction 08:32 Addressing the Mental Health Crisis in the Veterinary Industry 11:51 Exploring the Complex Causes of High Suicide Rates Among Veterinarians 20:44 The ASIST Model: A Framework for Suicide Prevention 28:41 Exploring the Model for Safety Planning 29:22 Community Involvement and Support 29:40 Addressing Responsibility and Training Needs 30:32 Practical Training and Its Importance 32:08 Overcoming the Fear of Discussing Suicide 33:46 The Power of Asking, and Community Support 34:48 Training Opportunities and Industry Support 42:37 Personal Insights and Podcast Recommendations 45:14 Funding Challenges and Industry Contributions 50:36 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

What if I told you that your clients never have to worry about when they inject their diabetic cats with insulin, and still maintain beautiful glucose control? And timing insulin with meal times: forget about it! Those are just some of the things you’ll learn about in this episode about using basal insulin in veterinary diabetic patients. We also discuss: Why you don't need fancy diets for good glucose control. How traditional glucose curves not necessary for monitoring diabetic cats on basal insulin. Great tips for using continuous glucose monitoring devices. Dr Linda Fleeman is an internationally renowned veterinary expert on the treatment of diabetes, and is regularly invited to write textbook chapters and speak on this topic at international forums. Linda has worked in both university referral practice and general small animal practice, with her primary focus for more than 20 years being all aspects of diabetes in dogs and cats. She completed a Residency in Small Animal Medicine, followed by a PhD on the clinical management of diabetes mellitus in dogs.  She’s held positions as Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Queensland and Senior Lecturer in Small Animal Medicine at the University of Sydney before deciding to return to private clinical practice back in 2010. She currently does her work through Animal Diabetes Australia, the only diabetes-specific veterinary clinical service in the world, where she and her team pioneer ground-breaking diabetes treatments and management strategies and help practitioners better manage their patients through her consulting service. Join our Specialist Support Space for case support for your tricky from our team of specialists, including diabetes case help from Dr Linda. Subscribe to our RACE approved clinical continuing education podcasts for the show notes for this episode, a follow up session on managing diabetic dogs with basal insulin, plus hours of diabetes content with veterinary endocrinology guru Prof David Church, and over 450 other episodes in Medicine, Surgery and Emergency and Critical Care. Subscribe to our ⁠weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week. 

You know when you see that case, usually some sort of traumatic injury , where something feels a bit 'off'. Maybe the story doesn't fit the injury, or it's the third time you've seen this patient in the last few months. Whatever it is - there are alarm bells... In this episode forensic veterinarian Dr Elizabeth Pearlman tells us why it's so important that you listen to those alarm bells, how to get better at hearing them, while sharing a structured plan for what to do about it to help us bring a bit of light to the darker aspects of human-animal interactions, without compromising your own wellbeing. Dr Elizabeth Pearlman is a forensic veterinarian for the ASPCA’s Veterinary Forensic Science Center in Gainesville FL. A childhood of watching Animal Cops on Animal Planet sent her on her path to veterinary science and eventually a Masters degree in Veterinary Forensic Science. She has practiced as a private practice emergency veterinarian and as a staff veterinarian for the Houston SPCA, and In 2018, she joined The ASPCA full-time as a forensic veterinarian. In her position, she assists law enforcement agencies nationwide with the identification, documentation, and collection of forensic evidence from crime scenes, live animals, and deceased animals. Additionally, she authors reports based on her findings and testifies in court as an expert witness. In this episode Liz gives us a peek into the career of a forensic vet. She shares practical advice and resources on how to deal with cruelty and neglect cases, including evidence gathering, documentation, reporting, working with law enforcement and even how to get over your fear of being an expert witness in court. If you feel like this might be the job for you - Liz also lays out a few possible career pathways for us. Topic List: 01:56 - The Reality of Forensic Veterinary Work 02:26 - Case of Suspected Chicken Abuse 03:42 - Abby's Case: A Deep Dive 07:43 - Impact of Forensic Work on Animal Welfare 08:14 - Veterinary Forensics Education and Reporting 11:07 - Another Case Study: Khaleesi 14:07 - Discussion on Non-Accidental Injuries 16:12 - Overview of a Forensic Vet's Role 18:53 - Forensic Veterinary Opportunities in the U.S. and Abroad 22:31 - Educational Resources and Career Paths in Forensic Veterinary Medicine 25:54 - Handling Suspicions of Animal Abuse in Practice 28:33 - Emotional Challenges in Forensic Veterinary Work 36:01 - Importance of Detailed Documentation in Suspected Abuse Cases 38:21 - Court Appearances and Testifying as a Forensic Vet 40:08 - Maintaining Emotional Health in Forensic Veterinary Roles 43:56 - Closing Thoughts and Stoic Philosophy in Veterinary Practice Resources from Dr Pearlman: Aspcapro.org ASPCA One Pagers (PDFs are downloadable on this site) Minimum Standards and Best Practices for the Clinical Veterinary Forensic Examination of the Suspected Abused Animal Continuing Education Opportunities: International Veterinary Forensic Sciences Association Florida International University – Professional Science Master’s in Veterinary Forensics VMX VIN Vets are welcome to visit Dr Pearlman and her team in their facility for case review/mock necropsy practice. If interested, email Dr Pearlman directly at [email protected] or submit a request. Trial our clinical subscription for free at ⁠vvn.supercast.com ⁠to access the show notes for this episode and to listen to all 500+ of our clinical episodes. Get help with your tricky cases in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us through our online ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vet Vault Networ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠k⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for episode highlights, clinical resources, discussions, questions and support. Subscribe to our ⁠weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.  Join us for a snow conference in Japan or in Wanaka with Vets On Tour: email [email protected] for details. (And tell Dave I sent you for your 10% discount!)