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Vet Voices On Air

Veterinary Voices UK

The team at Veterinary Voices discuss topical and controversial issues with key opinion leaders from the veterinary profession. www.vetvoices.co.uk

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00:47:52

"Just a Flesh Wound" and "'Tis But a Scratch" — Why...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/10/26

Join us for a hard-hitting episode with Dr John Tulloch, Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health and RCVS Specialist, as we unpack a critical but often overlooked topic: workplace injury in the veterinary profession.We’ll cover:How the profession defines a workplace injury and the legal/occupational framework behind it Patterns and risks of injury in equine and farm veterinarians, based on recent field researchCommon hazards and incidents in veterinary teaching hospitals and clinics, from sharps

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00:47:23

Nutrition Case Files with Charley Gray

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/10/12

Nutrition Case Files with Charley GrayGP vet Charley Gray joins Robyn to share powerful real-life cases where asking “What does your pet eat?” unlocked the diagnosis. From skin disease to seizures, we explore how curiosity, open dialogue, and non-judgmental nutrition discussions can transform outcomes in practice

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00:49:48

Rethinking Career Progression in Veterinary Medicine:...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/09/28

In veterinary medicine, it's easy to place immense pressure on ourselves to succeed. We often feel we must juggle everything—clinical work, home life, exams, further education, side projects, and more. But this constant balancing act can lead to stress, dissatisfaction, and feelings of inadequacy. Imposter syndrome becomes a quiet companion. But does it have to be this way?In this conversation, Jamie McClement BVSc MSc CertSAS FRSB FRCVS shares his journey from general practice to referral

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00:53:52

From Awareness to Action: Building Inclusive Communities

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/09/14

Join us this week for a very topical and important subject: discussion of discrimination within the veterinary community and what we can do to minimize this, with Robyn Lowe and co-founder of the British Ethnicity and Diversity Society, Navaratnam Partheeban (Theeb).In this insightful podcast we discuss how change starts with us, how each of us have the power to help build a more just, welcoming and diverse profession and wider community. We talk about how this doesn’t mean knowing all the answers

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00:54:02

Wildlife vetting and rehabilitation : Just because we...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/08/31

Wildlife species in the UK are vast, and they often have to live in synergy with the expanding urbanisation and in harmony with humans. But sometimes, they get into trouble (and it's often the humans fault!).What do we do when we find a sick or injured wild animal?! Join us as we speak to wildlife vet, Emily Llewellyn, as we investigate wildlife vetting in the UK. What are the barriers, legislation, obligations and considerations we take into account when presented with poorly wildlife? What

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00:23:08

What do you do when the next step isn't clear?

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/08/17

Have you ever felt yourself falter? A stumble in your career where you felt like there was no 'next step' forward and you felt lost? Many veterinary professionals have worked towards a clear goal, to work in veterinary medicine. So, it can be disconcerting when you find yourself unhappy in your role and unsure of what to do next. In this conversation we discuss how you can work through these tough decisions by talking to someone, who may be able to give you support in those next steps. Tune

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00:43:05

Some invertebrate insight from a creepy crawly vet

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/08/03

Time for some invertebrate insight from creep crawly vet, Agata Witkowska BVM BVS BVMedSci CertAVP(ZooMed) GPCert(Endo) MRCVS in conversation with our very own Robyn Lowe. We discuss how over the past decade, knowledge about invertebrate husbandry and medical care as grown and its dissemination helped hugely by the internet. Yet the internet may be a double-edged sword with misinformation also circulating, making it very easy for owners to receive conflicting and incorrect information and for

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00:42:29

Civility Saves Lives

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/07/20

Is civility just as simple as ‘being nice’ to people? Join us in the episode with Dan Tipney, from VetLed, to investigate about incivility, perceptions, non violent communication and how we can improve team mental health and patient outcome

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00:32:58

It could happen to any of us: a conversation about...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/07/06

***Trigger Warning***It is important to note that this podcast discusses the sensitive subject of veterinary alcohol and drug dependence as well as mental health. If you feel affected by any of this, please contact Vetlife Helpline on 0303 040 2551 or via email: https://helpline.vetlife.org.uk/. You can access different support for alcohol use via Alcohol Change UK: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/. For difficulties with drug and alcohol use support can be found on the Frank website:

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00:37:32

Going beyond finances: what does contextualised care...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/06/22

Join us in conversation with Alison Skipper and Ruth Serlin for this week’s podcast with our hosts Danny Chambers and Robyn Lowe as we tackle the holistic meaning of contextualisedcare in veterinary practice. Contextualised care goes beyond financial considerations, it is about meeting people where they are, replacing judgement with empathy, curiosity and an open mindset for a more rewarding outcome for us all.Alison’s PhD in breed-related disease led her to co-found Veterinary Humanities UK,

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00:28:06

Tackling the guinea pig: owner mismatch. Remember...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/06/08

Join our host Robyn Lowe discussing one of her favourite topics: guinea pigs with Hannah Messer, RVN and manager of the Potato Patch Guinea Pig Sanctuary. We discuss the main reasons guinea pigs require rehoming and touch on the overwhelming numbers of guinea pigs that are currently needing rescue. It is essential for owners to fully understand basic feeding, housing and enrichment needs of the guinea pig they are taking on and we debate the role veterinary staff have to educate clients on this and

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00:31:25

Veterinary suicide: how postvention can be prevention

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/05/25

This podcast is on the emotive subject of veterinary suicide in which John Gibson shares his personal story of the loss of a loved one to suicide with Robyn Lowe. It is a very open and deep conversation that may be a difficult thing for you to listento right now. If you feel able and safe to listen, then please remember that if you feel affected in anyway by this podcast, to reach out for support. *******************************************************You can contact Vetlife helpline, whose

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00:46:58

The shocking reality of the illegal puppy trade

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/05/11

“The available estimates indicate that Europe’s pet trade (cats, dogs, exotic) is the third most profitable illegal trade in the EU, after narcotics and weapons,”Tune in to hear Robyn Lowe in conversation with Rowena Packer and Zoe Belshaw to discuss their research findings into the shocking reality of puppy sale scams and illegal puppy smuggling, where animal health, behaviour and welfare is hugely compromised for financial profit.Rowena is a senior lecturer in companion animal behaviour at RVC and

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00:41:30

How can veterinary professionals harness AI to...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/04/27

In this week’s forward-thinking podcast, we hear from Liz barton, Matt Dobbs and Ed Rochead in conversation with our very own Robyn Lowe on their views and experiences of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the veterinary profession. Liz Barton is Head of Communications at VetCT, Matt Dobbs is CEO of Agsenze and Ed Rochead is a mathematician employed by the government, currently commissioning research in AI, Cyber, AI and Data Science for the MOD. Together Liz and Matt bring expertise on

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00:37:19

How can the vet sector play a role in ethical puppy...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/04/13

Have you noticed any signs of poor welfare breeding in your dog or rescue dog? If you have then you're not the only one who has fallen into these scams - and they're getting harder to spot. In today's podcast Robyn Lowe talks to Tim Kirby, founder of PetBond about his passion and drive to celebrate ethical breeders and work to improve puppy health and welfare as well as owner support using a preventative medicine approach. Tim describes his varied clinical working background and why he setup

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00:53:37

There are fates worse than death - should it always...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/03/30

Join us for this week’s podcast in which Ami Sawran and Danny Chambers chat to Paul Wood, a farm vet and academic working at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) about his experiences of treating farm animals in commercial, rescue, sanctuary and pet scenarios. We ask, how possible is it to keep a farm animal alive to old age and with an adequate quality of life? This podcast brings a wealth of experience, from individuals passionate about animal welfare. We delve into the realities of giving commercial

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00:33:25

The Downstream Effects of Irrationality are...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/03/04

Join us for this latest podcast, in which Robyn Lowe talks to Michael Marshall, on the topic of conspiracy theories, medical mistrust and how it relates to the veterinary sector and how we can best approach these situations in a compassionate and most effective way. Michael Marshall, known as Marsh, is editor at The Skeptic, project, director at the Good Thinking Society and host of the Be Reasonable podcast. He is fascinated by what drives people to believe in non-mainstream ideas.How do we do we

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00:32:25

Variety is the spice of life!

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/03/02

Our very own Robyn Lowe hosts this week’s podcast in which we discuss the work done by the Vet Project, with Helen Allwood and Daniel Keating-Roberts. Both with a personal understanding of neurodiversity, they discuss how they decided to set up the Vet Project, to help with the challenges of life in veterinary practice. They give advice and insight into how to improve the workplace for neurodivergent individuals.We touch on how, due to the nature of neurodiversity, every individual and their needs

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00:46:14

Debunking the myths and misconceptions of pet nutrition

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/02/16

It’s a full house for this fascinating topic, bringing youinternational passionate perspectives from Cat Henstridge (Cat the Vet), Hillary Pearce and Cecilia Villaverde in conversation with our very own Robyn Lowe. Cat is a first opinion vet, with particular interest innutrition and nutrition education in UK vet schools. Hillary graduated in the USA and has also had advanced nutrition training in Europe. She has worked for Hill’s pet nutrition for over 10 years. Cecilia is a board certified

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00:31:44

Why should we futureproof our finances, and how do we...

Vet Voices On Air ·

2025/02/09

Veterinary voices’ very own Robyn Lowe chats to Matt Dobbs, director of VetYou and Paul Horwood, Vetlife trustee, about the benefits of futureproofing our finances, and crucially how to do it! Join us for some useful tips to make sure you are in control ofyour personal finances.We discuss the financial literacy of the profession and how it is in decline and as a result individuals are not making active decisions about their finances at the beginning of their career, when it is going to make the

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