Veterinary Ramblings

Veterinary Ramblings
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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!

  1. London Vet Show Special: Stand J09 and Beyond with Mike & Julian

    14/11/2025

    London Vet Show Special: Stand J09 and Beyond with Mike & Julian

    We’re warming up for the London Vet Show with a mix of conference wisdom and classic chaos. Mike talks super-cuffs and reliable readings, Julian drops a 60-second CPD on making the most of your day and together they dive into exhibit fatigue, greener shows, and the joy of good kit used well. Expect the usual tangents, unexpected insights, and a brand-new take on the famous bread question. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 13m
  2. Building Better Veterinary Conversations With Arlo Guthrie

    07/11/2025

    Building Better Veterinary Conversations With Arlo Guthrie

    This week we’re joined by Arlo Guthrie - publisher, community builder, and unapologetic critical thinker. From cake factories and cockpits to founding VetNurse.co.uk and VetSurgeon.org, Arlo explores how the profession communicates: the fragmentation of social media, AI’s confident mistakes, and practical rules for writing online with clarity and respect. We also dig into pricing, trust, and contextualised care, and how better communication can rebuild confidence in the profession. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    55 min
  3. Breaking Bread and Beating Burnout with Mark Johnston

    31/10/2025

    Breaking Bread and Beating Burnout with Mark Johnston

    This week we’re joined by Mark Johnston, former equine anaesthetist, digital innovator, and mental health advocate. From his early years in Newmarket to leading research on anaesthetic risk, Mark talks openly about burnout, reflection, and rediscovering balance beyond the profession. We explore the evolution of Vetstream, his work supporting Ukrainian vets, and why self-awareness is as vital as clinical skill. Along the way, he shares lighter moments on bread-making, open questions, and how connection over conversation can change everything. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 6m
  4. Kickboxing, Burnout & Boundaries with Gunila Pedersen

    24/10/2025

    Kickboxing, Burnout & Boundaries with Gunila Pedersen

    This week we’re joined by Gunila Pedersen - ECC vet, life coach, and Muay Thai enthusiast who splits her time between Spain, Denmark, and the UK. From belly dancing gigs to night shifts in emergency practice, Gunila talks candidly about chasing variety, hitting burnout, and finding her way back to vet med with stronger boundaries and a clearer head. We dive into what drew her to emergency work, how coaching reframed her career (and life), and a challenging safeguarding case that underlines why protocols and support matter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 4m
  5. Ubuntu on the Road with Manon Verijdt

    17/10/2025

    Ubuntu on the Road with Manon Verijdt

    This week we’re joined by Manon Verijdt - writer, adventurer, and editor of Ubuntu Magazine. From a very Dutch loaf to a very big leap: Manon shares how a sleepless night on a boat off Norway sparked a global conservation magazine and how the spirit of “I am because we are” runs through its pages. We follow her overland across Africa: tracking gorillas, abseiling a towering waterfall, digging out of Zambian mud with strangers-turned-friends, and rescuing a tiny Nigerian street pup, Nim. Manon also explains why Ubuntu tells conservation stories and delivers a brilliant 60-Second CPD on becoming media-ready. A joyful, reflective ride about curiosity, courage, and seizing the tide when it turns. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 7m
  6. Charisma, Communication & Community with Karis Matik

    10/10/2025

    Charisma, Communication & Community with Karis Matik

    This week we’re joined by Karis Matik, Marketing & Brand Director at Kernow Vet Messaging and dedicated StreetVet volunteer. From French baguettes to Cornwall’s hidden homelessness crisis, Karis shares stories of community, inclusion, and why volunteering has become such a central part of her life. We also dive into her work on making veterinary practices more accessible through inclusive communication and of course, her unforgettable 60-Second CPD. A lively conversation full of heart, humour, and a reminder that sometimes the biggest changes start with the smallest actions. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1h 9m
  7. Starting From Scratch: The Manchester Cat Clinic Story with Ellie Lee

    03/10/2025

    Starting From Scratch: The Manchester Cat Clinic Story with Ellie Lee

    Ellie Lee joins us to share the remarkable journey of opening Manchester Cat Clinic with her husband just two years ago. From renovating a derelict building into an award-winning practice to learning the hard lessons of long hours and leadership, Ellie talks cats, community, and carving out independence in a corporate-heavy landscape. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    59 min
  8. From Bears To Infection Control with Angela Willemsen

    26/09/2025

    From Bears To Infection Control with Angela Willemsen

    Angela Willemsen’s career spans human nursing, the Royal Australian Air Force, veterinary medicine, and a PhD in infection control. She shares how her journey shaped a passion for public health, One Health, and teaching infection prevention in veterinary practice. Along the way, Angela also opens up about moon bear welfare, workplace culture, and why small changes in hygiene can make a big difference for both animals and people. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    1 hr
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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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  • Creator
    Veterinary Ramblings
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    141
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Veterinary Ramblings
  • Show Website
    Veterinary Ramblings