Veterinary Ramblings
213 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago -Tired of boring, clinical veterinary podcasts? Join Veterinarian Dr Julian Hoad & Anaesthetic Expert Mike Brampton, as they interview inspirational guests each week who are related to the veterinary world. Veterinary Ramblings is like going for a drink with your favourite work colleagues after a long day - we’ll make you laugh, inspire you and perhaps teach you something new!
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Jungle Adventure Of A New Grad Vet With Jamil Dowling
March 29, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this episode, Jamil Dowling, a veterinary graduate who previously joined the hosts as a student, returns to share his extraordinary journey post-graduation. Starting with his unconventional entrance into vet school, Jamil discusses his recent experiences working in various countries, including Bolivia, the US, Mexico, and plans for Australia. He reflects on the valuable lessons learned while navigating the profession globally, contrasting the veterinary practices and opportuni...
A Journey Into Ultrasound With Angie Lloyd-Jones and Julie Burnage from Aspire UCS
March 15, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBIn this weeks episode, Julian and Mike are joined by Angie and Jules, two women with a combined experience of 65 years in ultrasound, now focused on enhancing ultrasound skills within the veterinary field. Starting with a light-hearted discussion about their favourite bread, the conversation quickly shifts to the serious topic of veterinary ultrasound diagnostics. Angie, a former radiographer turned ultrasound specialist, shares her journey from human to veterinary sonography, em...
Episode 109: Flying Giraffes and Aging Horses With Nicola Jarvis (Redwings Horse Sanctuary)
February 03, 2024 01:03 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBJoin Nicola Jarvis, a passionate veterinary surgeon from Red Wings Horse Sanctuary, as she shares her fascinating experiences in this light-hearted chat. Nicola qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in 1990 and after working in mixed practice in Norfolk, she became Rossdales’ first ever intern in 1993. Nicky then joined Redwings Horse Sanctuary in 1996 as a locum and loved it so much she never left! Redwings currently cares for over 1500 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and m...
Episode 108: Change How You Think About Special Need Dogs With Tracey Turnbull
January 19, 2024 13:14 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this episode, we delve into the heartwarming world of dog rescue and advocacy with the incredible Tracey Turnbull. Introduced to us by former guest Louise Buckley, Tracey enlightens us on the latest challenges facing dog charities, focusing on the complexities surrounding Brucella Canis, overseas rescues, and the financial aspects involved. Beginning with the intricacies of adoption fees, Tracey walks us through the process, shedding light on what it means to rescue special need...
Episode 107: In the Arctic with Mike Brampton
December 28, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBTo celebrate the festive season, Julian Hoad interviews Mike Brampton who provides a compelling account of his life as an Arctic explorer, guide and wildlife photographer. From learning to drive powerboats to navigating the unpredictable waters and ice flows of the Arctic in search of polar bears, Mike shares captivating tales about his journey, his responsibilities, and the mesmerising natural phenomena he encounters. He delves into the challenges of balancing his duties towards g...
In the Arctic with Mike Brampton
December 28, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBTo celebrate the festive season, Julian Hoad interviews Mike Brampton who provides a compelling account of his life as an Arctic explorer, guide and wildlife photographer. From learning to drive powerboats to navigating the unpredictable waters and ice flows of the Arctic in search of polar bears, Mike shares captivating tales about his journey, his responsibilities, and the mesmerising natural phenomena he encounters. He delves into the challenges of balancing his duties towards g...
Episode 106: Not One More Vet With Shannon Emmons
November 30, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBIn this episode, we sit down with Dr Shannon Emmons, a practice owner, Education Committee Co-Chair and a member of the Board of Directors for the veterinary mental health organization, Not One More Vet, Inc. Join us for a down-to-earth conversation about the realities of veterinary life and the importance of mental health awareness! We kick off the conversation by getting to know Shannon better, exploring the challenges she faced as a new vet and business owner amid the uncertain...
Episode 105: Tackling Cancer with Salmonella
November 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBJoin us as we delve into the world of cancer research with the incredible Doug Thamm. We kick things off by exploring Doug's groundbreaking study on utilizing salmonella to target cancer cells and discuss the evolution of this innovative approach. Moving through the episode, we get an inside look at the cancer service at Colorado State University, where Doug contributes to the 'One Cure' mission, revolutionizing cancer treatment in veterinary medicine. Ever wondered what a day in ...
Episode 104: Unlearning The Traditional Approach With Periwinkle Kaur
November 02, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBJoin us on this episode of "Veterinary Ramblings" as we welcome Periwinkle Kaur, the Director of ESU Medical Solutions. With a unique blend of medical expertise and business acumen, Periwinkle is on a mission to transform both the veterinary and private healthcare industries. We kick off the show, true to our "veterinary ramblings" style, by delving into the whimsical topic of Periwinkle's favourite type of bread. But don't be fooled, our conversation quickly takes a serious turn a...
Episode 103: Human Arrogance And Animal Behaviour With Sarah Heath
September 07, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBIn this episode of Veterinary Ramblings, we are thrilled to welcome the distinguished Sarah Heath from Behavioural Referrals Veterinary Practice. As Julian recalls his first encounter with Sarah during her tenure as a lecturer at the RVC, they embark on a journey through Sarah's career and evolving attitudes towards companion animals. Sarah's passion for animal behavior and veterinary medicine unfolds, from farm holidays as a child to a pivotal lecture that changed the course of ...
Episode 102: Opening An Orthopaedic Practice With Dr Andy Moores
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 48 MBThis week we're delighted to be joined by Dr Andy Moores, an internationally-recognised expert in small animal orthopaedics! Andy has had an interesting journey from almost not getting into veterinary school to being a double-boarded specialist. We start this week's episode by discussing Andy's time at Bristol University and the importance of finding your passion to be able to succeed and find joy in learning. His clear passion for veterinary orthopaedics really shines through as...
Episode 101: From Academia to Antibiotics with Prof. Ian Ramsey
August 10, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBWe're delighted to be joined by award-winning writer and former BSAVA President Professor Ian Ramsey. Join us as we delve into the pivotal moments that shaped Ian's career and explore the evolving landscape of veterinary education and practice. The episode commences with Ian recounting his early passion for veterinary science, sparked by a biology homework assignment. We learn how this childhood fascination paved the way for his decision to pursue a career in veterinary medicine ...
Episode 100: Improving The Lives Of Animals With Dr Alick Simmons
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Alick Simmons, a distinguished expert with a captivating career in animal welfare. Dr. Simmons takes us on a journey through his fascinating experiences and the motivation behind writing his groundbreaking book, 'Treated Like Animals: Improving The Lives Of Animals We Own, Eat And Use.' Together, we delve into the complex concept of animal sentience and explore the intriguing ways in which various species are perceived and treated differently by soci...
Ep 99: Healthcare, Cats Protection and Understanding Change With Jacky Eyres
July 06, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBThis week we're delighted to be joined by Jacky Eyes, a retired Doctor of philosophy, human medicine nurse and current long-standing volunteer for Cats Protection. In this episode, we dive deep into Jacky's career, which began when she fearlessly embarked on her nurse training at the young age of 17. She takes us on a captivating journey through the various positions she held and reveals how she gracefully transitioned her career into leadership development. Jacky opens up about h...
Ep 98: The Magic Of Mushrooms With Dr Rob Silver & Joni Kamlet
June 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this captivating episode, our hosts Mike and Julian delve into the enchanting world of mushrooms alongside their knowledgeable guests, Dr Rob Silver and Joni Kamlet. Join them as they unravel the remarkable symbiotic relationship mushrooms share with all living things and the potential these fungi hold for our health. Meet Rob, a veterinarian turned educator, who embarked on a transformative journey that led him to embrace the realms of mushrooms, cannabis, and integrated medic...
Unveiling the Brucella Canis Crisis: A Candid Conversation with Louise Buckley & Mike Brampton
June 09, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this special episode of Veterinary Ramblings, we delve into a pressing issue currently affecting the veterinary industry. Our guest, Louise Buckley, takes centre stage as she shares her unique perspective on the treatment of dogs and their owners in relation to Brucella Canis. Louise, a former registered veterinary nurse, made the bold decision to remove herself from the Register of Veterinary Nurses held by the RCVS as a protest against the profession's approach to this matter....
Ep 97: Canine Cancer Care With Inge Breathnach AKA The Oncology RVN
May 25, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBThe next guest to join us is Inge Breathnach AKA The Oncology RVN! With quite a sensitive episode ahead of us, we start with the most difficult question we can... what is Inge's favourite bread? Slightly silly questions aside, Inge explains how she got into oncology as a veterinary nurse and shares the aspects of her work that she really enjoys. Alongside being an oncology nurse, Inge has experience as a client with a pet who has dealt with cancer treatment and uses this insight t...
Ep 96: Telemedicine And Technology In The Veterinary Industry With Jessica May
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBThis week we’re joined by Jessica May MRCVS! Jessica has worked in mixed and equine practices, both in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Having worked in a variety of clinics, she has experience in first opinion, referral hospital and charity settings. We begin this week's episode by discussing Jessica’s time spent in Hong Kong as an intern at a jockey club and her love for seedy loaf bread! We talk about Jessica’s pioneering role using TeleMedicine within the equine industry, ...
Ep 95: Change The Way You Teach With Toby Trimble
April 27, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBThis week we're joined by Toby Trimble, an RCVS and ECVAA Specialist in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, award-winning speaker and founder of Trimble Group (previously Trimble Productions). We begin this week's episode at the start of Toby's journey, from a child struggling with dyslexia to a teenager with no GCSEs or A-levels, overcoming adversity to enter the veterinary profession. He explains how, despite his unconventional application, he thrived at Nottingham vet school...
Ep 94: Veterinary Dermatology With Dr Darragh O' Hanlon AKA @thetopicalvet
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBThis week we're joined by Darragh O' Hanlon (@thetopicalvet), an Advanced Veterinary Practitioner and Veterinary Dermatologist. He enjoys all things dermatology, from ears to anal glands, with a special interest in allergies. Darragh describes his journey from an arts degree to veterinary medicine and how his grandmother inspired him to pursue this career. We discuss the impacts Brexit has had on Irish citizens regarding pet passports and a genuine attempt to float Ireland to sunn...
Ep 93: From Pet Care to Drag Racing with Laura Jones RVN
March 23, 2023 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin us as we chat with Laura Jones RVN about her life as a veterinary nurse, her hobbies, and her passion for internal medicine. Laura shares her journey to becoming a veterinary nurse and the importance of nurses to the veterinary team and client relations. Outside of work, Laura is an adrenaline junkie who loves to drag race and explains what this courageous hobby involves and how it helps her switch off from work. We also delve into the impact of the pandemic on the veterinar...
Ep 92: Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine With Dr Russell Chandler
March 09, 2023 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThis week we are joined by the fantastic Dr Russell Chandler! Russell graduated from the University of Bristol Veterinary School and has a self-confessed addiction to learning! He has studied various post-graduate qualifications including the RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Orthopaedics, an MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering and RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Orthopaedics. His current clinical interests are multimodal osteoarthritis management and regenerative medicine a...
Ep 91: Small Animal Nutrition And Raw Feeding With Dr Mike Davies
February 23, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBDr Mike Davies graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 1976. He owned his own veterinary practice for more than 11 years and has worked in academia and in the pet food and pharmaceutical industries. Mike has postgraduate Certificates in Veterinary Radiology and Small Animal Orthopaedics and a Diploma in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition. He published one of the first books on Veterinary Geriatrics and has also published numerous papers. Mike is an RCV...
Ep 90: Wanderlust & Ways Of Healing With Caroline Murray
February 08, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin us as we sit down with the wonderful Caroline Murray, an international veterinary locum and adventure traveller who is also known as The Wilderness Vet! We begin our conversation by discussing Caroline's adventures in Mongolia and the action-packed, yet surprisingly modern lives of the nomadic people she travelled with. Caroline tells us which careers she considered before she decided to become a veterinarian and how she was fortunate enough to take part in a research scho...
Ep 89: Around the World in 180 Days with Dr. Laura Massey-Pugh
January 26, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBLaura joins us for the second time after smashing the Guinness World Record for tandem cycling, covering 18,000 miles in 180 days with her husband Stevie! On their way, they raised money for VetLife, Mind and Sustrans. You can still support them by heading over to stelatandem.com. We catch up on her amazing, but sometimes dangerous, world trip and find out about all the wonderful places they visited in Laura's 60-second CPD. A true challenge in every sense of the word, we hope y...
Ep 88. The Christmas Special 2022
December 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBMerry Christmas Ramblers! We're blown away by the year that we've had. If you follow us on social media you might have seen that we've had one of the best years on record, and we're so thrilled that our following is going strong. We wanted to celebrate the end of 2022 with some of our favourite stories from this year, where we revisit some of our favourite moments with guests - including some awesome life stories, some fascinating research and veterinary work, some thought-provok...
Ep 87: Geronimo The Alpaca With Helen Macdonald (Part 2)
November 24, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MBLast week, we released part one of our episode with Helen MacDonald, giving you the chance to get the know the person behind the scandal surrounding Geronimo the alpaca. If you haven’t tuned in already, we highly recommend listening to part one before you listen to this week's episode which will focus on Geronimo's story. Geronimo was born on Waitangi Day (6th of February) in 2013 at New Zealand's largest alpaca farm. In 2017, Geronimo was sold to Helen, who at that time had been b...
Ep 86: Raising Alpacas With Helen MacDonald (Part 1)
November 17, 2022 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBYou may know Helen MacDonald as the owner of Geronimo the alpaca - however, there is so much more to her story! As such we have decided to release Helen's episode in two parts. In Part One, we get to know the fascinating person behind the scandal. We begin this week's episode discussing Helen's time spent in Australia as a child and the difference in culture and education that she experienced when she moved back to the UK. Formerly a keen diver, Helen and Julian discuss the wond...
Ep 85: Family Life And Finding A Balance With Carly Kilby
November 10, 2022 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week we're joined by the wonderful Carly Kilby! Carly is a veterinary nurse, scout leader and mother. She grew up in South London, but discovered her love for veterinary work and the outdoors after moving to countryside in her teenage years. We discuss the difficulties of finding people who understand the intricacies of a job in the veterinary profession, and the embarrassment of accidentally recounting disgusting work stories to non-vet friends over dinner. After qualifying...
Ep 84: Scuba, Stress And Success With Ruth Greenhill
November 01, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBJoin us as we chat with the awesome Ruth Greenhill, an ECC veterinary night nurse at a busy 24hr hospital in central London. Maintaining a good work-life balance is important to her and she has many fascinating hobbies and passions outside the veterinary world. Ruth talks to us about how she uses night-shift work to achieve a better work-life balance and helps her find time for all of her eclectic hobbies. Ruth is an avid snorkeller and at the time of recording was due to complet...
Ep 83: The Strength Of The Veterinary Community With Lacey Pitcher
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThis week we're chatting with Lacey Pitcher, an RVN who has travelled the world and enjoyed a varied career across GP, OOH, Referral and charity medicine. We begin this week's show with the most important question, what is her favourite type of bread? Lacey then explains how cheese influenced her to buy her house! She shares her love of travelling and how her veterinary passport helped her to travel the world. We discuss the strength of the veterinary community and she explains w...
Ep 82: Veterinary Nursing & Motherhood With Lou Northway
September 29, 2022 00:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MB*Please note, this episode was recorded last year during coronavirus lockdowns and restrictions, however, we had such a fantastic time recording this wonderful conversation with Lou that we still really want to share it with you all!* *Lou's views are her own and do not represent or reflect the views of the BVNA* This week we're thrilled to present our episode with the fantastic Lou Northway whom many of you know as Lou The Vet Nurse! We begin this week's episode by delving into...
Ep 81: Non-traditional Companion Animals With Craig Tessyman RVN
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we are joined by the fantastic Craig Tessyman RVN! Craig started working in practice as a student in 1999 and has worked in small animal practice, referral, emergency out of hours and charity medicine. He explains how his appearance breaks the mould of what you would expect a veterinary nurse to look like and how he hopes it will make the industry more inclusive! For the last 6 years, he has worked 100% with non-traditional companion animals (NTCAs or anything that is n...
Ep 80: Developing Leadership Skills With Dr Hannah Perrin
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBThis week, we speak to the wonderful Dr Hannah Perrin - a leading figure in veterinary education. She's worked with Street Vet, Veterinary Management Group, and lectures at the Royal Veterinary College. We talk leadership, education, and identity in the veterinary profession, with Hannah delivering an excellent 60-second CPD on how to build a support network as a leader. Hannah originally qualified as a pharmacologist, before becoming a practice manager in a specialist exotics pr...
Ep 79: Empathy, Ethics and Autonomy in Vet Medicine with Dr Karen Hiestand
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBThis week we are joined by the fantastic Karen Hiestand! Karen shares her experiences training as a vet in New Zealand and practicing veterinary medicine in both NZ and the UK while also volunteering in many more countries. We discuss how problems with clients affect your self-worth and how the industry can improve working environments to deal with traumatic situations through ethics and reflection. We also share out experience with personal ethics tests and Karen reveals fascin...
Ep 78: Beavers, Bats & Burnout With Dr Sean McCormack
August 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode, we're chatting to Dr Sean McCormack: Conservationist, Vet, and Presenter! Graduating from Dublin vet school in 2010, Sean spent the first six years of his veterinary career in domestic, exotic pet, and zoo animal practice. In 2016, Sean left clinics to work in pet nutrition and have more time for media and wildlife conservation work. Sean tells us about his role at tails.com and his lifelong love of nature, which began as a child turning over rocks in the garden! ...
Ep 77: Pests, Pets & Pussycats With Dr Nathalie Dowgray (ISFM)
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOur guest this week is Nathalie Dowgray, the Head of ISFM at International Cat Care! Nathalie graduated from Massey University, New Zealand in 2002, is a Member of the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Feline Medicine and holds a post-graduate diploma in international animal welfare ethics and law and a PhD in feline ageing. We discuss the difficulties of differentiating between pets and pests, how some pests affect native birds in New Zealand and Nat...
Pests, Pets & Pussycats With Dr Nathalie Dowgray (ISFM)
July 14, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBOur guest this week is Nathalie Dowgray, the Head of ISFM at International Cat Care! Nathalie graduated from Massey University, New Zealand in 2002, is a Member of the Australian New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Feline Medicine and holds a post-graduate diploma in international animal welfare ethics and law and a PhD in feline ageing. We discuss the difficulties of differentiating between pets and pests, how some pests affect native birds in New Zealand and Nathalie's h...
Ep 76: Forging Your Own Path With Jamil Dowling
July 07, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week our guest is Jamil Dowling! Joining us from Armenia, Jamil talks us through his unique childhood growing up in the jungles of South America, fighting crocodiles and befriending baby animals, before living on a nature reserve with his mother in Spain. A student of life, we discuss his unusual education, from taking his GCSEs and A-levels in an extraordinarily short space of time, to balancing his life as a student with his desire to travel and learn in the field. We a...
Forging Your Own Path With Jamil Dowling
July 07, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week our guest is Jamil Dowling! Joining us from Armenia, Jamil talks us through his unique childhood growing up in the jungles of South America, fighting crocodiles and befriending baby animals, before living on a nature reserve with his mother in Spain. A student of life, we discuss his unusual education, from taking his GCSEs and A-levels in an extraordinarily short space of time, to balancing his life as a student with his desire to travel and learn in the field. We also discu...
Ep 75: SteLa Tandems World Record Attempt With Dr Laura Massey-Pugh
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBLaura is a Companion Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is taking a sabbatical for 6 months to ride around the world with her husband on a tandem bicycle in an attempt to break the Guinness World record, covering 18,000miles in 180days. On their way, they are raising money for VetLife, Mind and Sustrans! You can follow them online from their website at stelatandem.com. We ask why she wants to attempt such a huge challenge and find out how she has trained and prepared for her journey to ...
SteLa Tandems World Record Attempt With Dr Laura Massey-Pugh
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBLaura is a Companion Animal Veterinary Surgeon who is taking a sabbatical for 6 months to ride around the world with her husband on a tandem bicycle in an attempt to break the Guinness World record, covering 18,000miles in 180days. On their way, they are raising money for VetLife, Mind and Sustrans! You can follow them online from their website at stelatandem.com. We ask why she wants to attempt such a huge challenge and find out how she has trained and prepared for her journey to circumnav...
Ep 74: Discussing Animal Welfare With Dr Sean Wensley
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week Veterinary Ramblings is joined by Dr Sean Wensley, author of Through A Vet's Eyes: How we can all choose a better life for animals! Sean Wensley is a Senior Vet at the UK veterinary charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). He chairs the Animal Welfare Working Group of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and was President of the British Veterinary Association from 2015 – 2016. He has contributed to animal welfare and conservation projects around the ...
Discussing Animal Welfare With Dr Sean Wensley
June 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBThis week Veterinary Ramblings is joined by Dr Sean Wensley, author of Through A Vet's Eyes: How we can all choose a better life for animals! Sean Wensley is a Senior Vet at the UK veterinary charity, the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA). He chairs the Animal Welfare Working Group of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe and was President of the British Veterinary Association from 2015 – 2016. He has contributed to animal welfare and conservation projects around the world and...
Ep 73: Mangabeys, Malaria And Making A Difference With Matthew Rendle RVN
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBMatt Rendle (RVN) is back on Veterinary Ramblings! We discuss his ongoing projects with Wildlife Vets International & WAPCA (West African Primate Conservation Action) in Ghana, working with Mangabeys with a view to putting them back in the wild whilst also helping with a challenge facing sea turtles. Matt tells us about preventing Malaria and the best way to make sure you stay rested when working abroad. He also shares how a special teacher and supportive family helped him throu...
Mangabeys, Malaria And Making A Difference With Matthew Rendle RVN
June 16, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBMatt Rendle (RVN) is back on Veterinary Ramblings! We discuss his ongoing projects with Wildlife Vets International & WAPCA (West African Primate Conservation Action) in Ghana, working with Mangabeys with a view to putting them back in the wild whilst also helping with a challenge facing sea turtles. Matt tells us about preventing Malaria and the best way to make sure you stay rested when working abroad. He also shares how a special teacher and supportive family helped him through a diff...
The Life Of An Expat Vet With Dr Mark Hedberg
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDr Mark Hedberg is known as The Expat Vet and has spent a lot of his working life travelling from country to country. In this episode, we discuss Mark's time in Saudi Arabia, where he worked with a host of unusual animals including a crocodile who never forgot him - but has inadvertently got him a free drink! As someone who is fluent in both English and Hungarian, we are treated to a rendition of Puff The Magic Dragon in Hungarian and discuss the complexities of the Hungarian language. W...
Ep 72: The Life Of An Expat Vet With Dr Mark Hedberg
June 09, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBDr Mark Hedberg is known as The Expat Vet and has spent a lot of his working life travelling from country to country. In this episode, we discuss Mark's time in Saudi Arabia, where he worked with a host of unusual animals including a crocodile who never forgot him - but has inadvertently got him a free drink! As someone who is fluent in both English and Hungarian, we are treated to a rendition of Puff The Magic Dragon in Hungarian and discuss the complexities of the Hungarian lan...
Ep 71: Special Episode: Learn About Julian Hoad
May 19, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, we're interviewing our very own Dr Julian Hoad! Julian began his life, as most Hoads do, in Kent. As a child, he was an army brat and lived in many different places (although mostly in and around London). Like most vets, he knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a vet. He eventually arrived at Plymouth Polytechnic where he studied Biological Sciences, Microbiology and Biochemistry. His career took a sudden turn when he found out that he was unable to apply for ...
Special Episode: Learn About Julian Hoad
May 19, 2022 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBThis week, we're interviewing our very own Dr Julian Hoad! Julian began his life, as most Hoads do, in Kent. As a child, he was an army brat and lived in many different places (although mostly in and around London). Like most vets, he knew from a very young age that he wanted to be a vet. He eventually arrived at Plymouth Polytechnic where he studied Biological Sciences, Microbiology and Biochemistry. His career took a sudden turn when he found out that he was unable to apply for vet schoo...