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So You Want To Be a Vet? Erin Burnett
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Thinking of becoming a vet but have no clue where to start? Look no further than ‘So You Want To Be a Vet?’!
Join us for interviews with successful vet students from each of the UK Vet Schools in our 'OpenPod' series, as we share the insights of fantastic vets in the industry and cover everything from specialisms and research to discrimination in the practice in our 'Career's Fair' - think BIG, we have some great guests lined up!
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Email: vetpodcast@medicmentorfamily.org
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How to study for vet school & avoid gossypibomas?
Hey friends, in today's episode Dr. May shares her mistakes made and lessons learned in veterinary practice while Verity shares her top tips for studying for exams, we hope you'll enjoy this one!
In our 'Weekly vet catch up/check in' series, Verity vet student & Dr. May new grad vet share their reflections of the week, learning new things from each other as they strive to create a positive & informational space in the vet world.
Links:
Reducing dog bite webinar on fear free website - https://fearfreepets.com/reducing-dog-bites-understanding-secret-language-dogs/
Ladder of aggression concept https://www.clevercreatures.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/aggression-ladder-of-aggression.pdf
Case of gossypiboma - https://www.theveterinarynurse.com/content/clinical/reducing-the-risk-of-gossypiboma-and-other-retained-items-during-surgery/
Forster, K., Anderson, D., Yool, D.A., Wright, C. and Burrow, R., 2013. Retained surgical swabs in 13 dogs. Veterinary Record Case Reports, 1(1), p.ed4396. -
XL Bully Ban - why, how, and what is happening now?
Hey friends, today's hot topic is about the XL bully ban in the UK which made it illegal to sell, give away, abandon or breed from an XL bully since 31 December 2023, and illegal to own without a certificate of exemption since 1st Feb 2024.
We discuss why this ban came about, both sides of the argument and our personal feelings on this emotionally charged topic.
As always, let us know your thoughts by leaving us a review or messaging us on our social media pages :)
Articles
1. What is an XL Bully? BBC article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985
2. Gov UK guidance on XL bully ban https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ban-on-xl-bully-dogs
3. Vet times article https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/bva-slams-government-over-xl-bully-ban-capacity-worries/ -
Discuss: why are veterinary fees so expensive in the UK?
In today's episode, we discuss a HOT topic on veterinary fees in the UK. The CMA has launched an investigation into the veterinary industry in general, and the narrative around costly veterinary fees (we feel, is unfair) and this is a vet student and new grad vet's take on the issue.
*Spoiler alert: we are not in it for the money, we care and do our best to help animals everyday yet are misunderstood*
Articles
12 March BBC news article on vet fees https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68534697
Gov.UK CMA press release https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-identifies-multiple-concerns-in-vets-market -
Clinical series - 6 month old Labrador with jaundice, talking coagulation cascade and more!
Hello everyone, today Dr. May and Verity discuss a clinical case out of BSAVA Companion Journal, going through case history, differentials, discussing several topics from jaundice, to coagulation cascade, anaemia and more!
*this is not a sponsored ad, but we recommend getting the BSAVA membership as a small animal vet or vet student because of all the valuable resources you get access to!
A good refresher or introduction to how we can practice our approach to cases, and this is based off the 'Clinical Conundrum' section in the BSAVA Companion Journal so all credit goes to the author, Alice Elischer, referenced below. We hope you find this entertaining or useful, and please let us know in the comments or on socials if you'd like more episodes like these.
References
1. BSAVA Companion, Volume 2023, Issue 7, Jul 2023, p. 4 - 7 https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.0723.4
2. Coagulation assays https://eclinpath.com/hemostasis/tests/screening-coagulation-assays/ -
How do we make a veterinary diagnosis?
In today's episode Verity, Erin, and Bronte discuss how a veterinary diagnosis is made. From taking a history to diagnostic tests this episode will give you an insight into the steps a vet makes in a consult.
Applying to vet school? About to do some work experience in a practice? Then this is the perfect listen for you!
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Catch up with us - life updates!
Welcome back and welcome to any new listeners. This is a chatty episode with Erin, Bronte and Verity where they tell you some of their highlights from 2023 and goals for 2024!
If you want a positive, uplifting listen then this episode is perfect for you!
As always check out our instagram @soyouwanttobeavet we'd love to hear from you. Comment on our most recent post your highlights from last year and goals for this year!