Current Vet

Veterinary Vista

The podcast that makes veterinary medicine simple. In each episode, Dr. Lottie breaks down clinical conditions, cases, and concepts across species, focusing on pathophysiology, decision-making, diagnostics, and what actually matters in practice. It’s the kind of context that makes your knowledge finally click. Every month, we’ll also have honest conversations with guests about the incredible variety of veterinary medicine, what you can do with a vet degree and how to think bigger about your career. Whether you’re cramming for exams or looking for a soundtrack for your dog walk, Current Vet will make veterinary medicine simple

  1. 6 days ago

    Dermatophytosis (Ringworm)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about dermatophytosis, why this fungus targets the superficial skin layer, what diagnostic tests are available and how we can treat the infection. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:36 Case02:08 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:58 Clinical Signs06:39 Diagnosis10:23 Treatment14:03 Zoonotic Potential14:54 Prevention15:46 Key Points16:55 Outro References Weese, J.S. and Yu, A.A. (2013) ‘Infectious Folliculitis and Dermatophytosis’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 29(3), pp. 559–575. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2013.09.004.Paryuni, A.D., Indarjulianto, S. and Widyarini, S. (2020) ‘Dermatophytosis in companion animals: A review’, Veterinary World, 13(6), pp. 1174–1181. Available at: https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2020.1174-1181.Guarnieri, E. and Sauvé, F. (2022) ‘Bovine dermatology: How to approach skin diseases in this species’, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 63(9), pp. 973–978. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9377282/ (Accessed: 30 May 2026).Łagowski, D. et al. (2021) ‘Real-Time PCR as an Alternative Technique for Detection of Dermatophytes in Cattle Herds’, Animals, 11(6), p. 1662. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11061662.Gudding, R. and Lund, A. (1995) ‘Immunoprophylaxis of bovine dermatophytosis.’, The Canadian Veterinary Journal, 36(5), pp. 302–306. Available at: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1686876/.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  2. 4 Aug

    Triage, Night Shifts & The Reality of ER | Dr. Brooke Schampers

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Brooke Schampers to discuss emergency veterinary medicine! This has become increasingly popular over the last few years and is something that many new grads are choosing to go into so it’s definitely a topic to cover. They talk about what types of cases a common in ER; if some personalities are better fitted to this work; how to triage patients; and whether ER vets should be performing surgery. Brooke is based in Australia and went straight into emergency after finding a love for it while on vet school placements. Over a decade later, she received her membership qualification with the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (MANZCVS) and has found a love for teaching the new generation of vets. Where to find Brooke:Instagram: @doctor_brooke Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvistaTimeline:00:00 Intro01:51 Brooke Getting into Vet Med09:53 What Actually Happens in the ER?25:44 Juggling Multiple Cases31:34 Emergency Surgeries46:46 Triage58:20 Emotions in Emergency01:17:06 Who Should Be in ER & How to Get There01:28:28 Final Qus01:33:20 Outro Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  3. 28 Jul

    Toxocariasis (Toxocara spp.)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about toxocariasis, why parasite migration can cause some unexpected signs and the different routes of transmission that mean puppies can be born infected. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:52 Case02:39 Aetiology & Pathogenesis08:09 Clinical Signs10:44 Zoonosis12:49 Treatment14:26 Prevention15:12 Key Points17:39 OutroRecommended Reading: The ESCCAP’s Guidelines on Worm Control in Dogs & Cats has a great overview on Toxocara spp. infections, lifecycles, diagnosis and prevention methodsReferences ESCCAP (2025) ‘Guidelines | GL1: Worm Control in Dogs and Cats’. European Scientific Counsel on Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP). Available at: https://www.esccap.org/guidelines/gl1/Taylor, M.A., Coop, R.L. and Wall, R. (2015) Veterinary Parasitology. John Wiley & Sons.Overgaauw, P.A.M. and van Knapen, F. (2013) ‘Veterinary and public health aspects of Toxocara spp’, Veterinary Parasitology, 193(4), pp. 398–403. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2012.12.035.Ma, G. et al. (2018) ‘Human toxocariasis’, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 18(1), pp. e14–e24. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30331-6.Schwartz, R. et al. (2022) ‘The epidemiology and control of Toxocara canis in puppies’, Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 16, p. e00232. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2021.e00232.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  4. 21 Jul

    Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie talks about metabolic bone disease in reptiles, one of the most common but also most preventable conditions seen in exotics practice. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:43 Case01:28 Aetiology & Pathogenesis07:02 Clinical Signs07:48 Diagnosis09:56 Treatment12:18 Top Tips15:47 Key Points16:51 Outro Recommended reading BSAVA Manual of ReptilesBSAVA Manual of Exotic PetsMader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and SurgeryReptiFiles website: https://reptifiles.com/References Harcourt-Brown, F. and Chitty, J. (eds.) (2013) BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pet and Wildlife Nursing. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Girling, S.J. and Raiti, P. (eds.) (2004) BSAVA Manual of Reptiles. 2nd edn. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Meredith, A. and Redrobe, S. (eds.) (2010) BSAVA Manual of Exotic Pets. 5th edn. Gloucester: British Small Animal Veterinary Association.Mader, D.R. (ed.) (2019) Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. 3rd edn. St. Louis: ElsevierBaines, F.M., Chattell, J., Dale, J., Garrick, D., Gill, I., Goetz, M., Skelton, T. and Swatman, M. (2016) ‘How much UV-B does my reptile need? The UV-Tool, a guide to the selection of UV lighting for reptiles and amphibians in captivity’, Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, 4(1), pp. 42–63.Allen, M.E. and Oftedal, O.T. (2003) ‘Dietary manipulation of the calcium content of feed insects’, Zoo Biology, 22(3), pp. 269–282. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine.All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  5. 14 Jul

    Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction, what it actually is, the key clinical signs to be aware of and how it is different to EMS! CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:30 Case02:34 Aetiology & Pathogenesis04:47 Clinical Signs06:18 Diagnosis10:24 PPID vs EMS12:17 Treatment15:50 Key Points17:03 Outro References McFarlane, D. (2011) ‘Equine Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction’, Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, 27(1), pp. 93–113. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2010.12.007.McFarlane, D. (2014) ‘Pathophysiology and clinical features of pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction’, Equine Veterinary Education, 26(11), pp. 592–598. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12237.Durham, A.E. et al. (2014) ‘Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: Diagnosis and treatment’, Equine Veterinary Education, 26(4), pp. 216–223. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12160.Menzies-Gow, N.J. et al. (2024) ‘BEVA primary care clinical guidelines: Diagnosis and management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction’, Equine Veterinary Journal, 56(2), pp. 220–242. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14009.Tatum, R.C., McGowan, C.M. and Ireland, J.L. (2020) ‘Efficacy of pergolide for the management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction: A systematic review’, The Veterinary Journal, 266, p. 105562. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2020.105562.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  6. 7 Jul

    Calvings, Caesareans and Everything Inbetween! | Dr. Kaitlyn Hele

    In this episode, Dr. Lottie chats with Dr. Kaitlyn Hele to discuss everything about mixed practice, especially going into it as your first job. We cover everything from how Kaitlyn finds switching her brain between species, what any new vet has to know before starting in mixed practice, the expectations you need to set and what her go to snacks are! Kaitlyn is an Australia-based vet and graduated from the University of Queensland 3 years ago. She picked up as much experience as possible in mixed practice throughout her time in vet school and hasn’t looked back since, starting straight away as a mixed vet in her first job. She shares incredible insights into the world of mixed practice and gives her honest opinions on what we should actually know before going into similar roles. Kaitlyn’s Recommendations:Manual of Small Animal Surgery by Theresa Fossumhttps://vetapedia.com.au/ (quick drug CRI resources!)Veterinary Field Guide to Cattle Medicine from Cattle Vet AU Where to find Kaitlyn:Instagram: @justvetthingsTikTok: @drkaitlynh Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:48 Kaitlyn’s Path into Vet Med10:11 Communication with Different Clients18:18 Switching Between Species19:46 What You HAVE to Know Before Starting Mixed32:36 Is Balance a Myth?37:37 Getting Into Mixed43:05 Quickfire Qus48:11 Outro Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  7. 30 Jun

    Canine Pyometra

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about canine pyometra, what the underlying physiology is that leads to it developing, the two key types of disease and why it is an emergency. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro00:52 Case01:32 Aetiology & Pathogenesis03:33 Clinical Signs04:29 Diagnosis06:55 Treatment11:19 Prevention12:53 Key Points13:59 Outro References Smith, F.O. (2006) ‘Canine pyometra’, Theriogenology, 66(3), pp. 610–612. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2006.04.023.Wallace, G.B. and Casal, M.L. (2018) ‘Pyometra’, Textbook of Small Animal Emergency Medicine. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, pp. 795–801. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119028994.ch123.Pretzer, S.D. (2008) ‘Clinical presentation of canine pyometra and mucometra: A review’, Theriogenology, 70(3), pp. 359–363. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2008.04.028.Fransson, B.A. and Ragle, C.A. (2003) ‘Canine Pyometra: An Update on Pathogenesis and Treatment’, 25(8), pp. 602–610.Hagman, R. (2017) ‘Canine pyometra: What is new?’, Reproduction in Domestic Animals, 52(S2), pp. 288–292. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/rda.12843. Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

  8. 23 Jun

    Heartworm Disease (D. immitis)

    In this episode of Current Vet, Dr. Lottie talks about heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis. She covers how these parasites infect and cause disease in the body, the different diagnostic tests available and what the recommended treatment protocol is. She also briefly talks about the fact that cats always present differently. CLICK HERE FOR WAITLIST SIGNUP or visit veterinaryvista.com Find us on TikTok & Instagram: @veterinaryvista Timeline:00:00 Intro01:17 Case02:15 Aetiology & Pathogenesis07:38 Clinical Signs08:25 Diagnosis11:43 Treatment16:44 Prevention19:53 Key Points21:46 Outro References Nelson, C.T. (2021) ‘111 - Heartworm and Related Nematodes’, in J.E. Sykes (ed.) Greene’s Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat (Fifth Edition). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders, pp. 1399–1417. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-50934-3.00111-7.Delamarter, M. (2022) ‘Diagnosing and Treating Heartworm Infection in Dogs’, Today’s Veterinary Practice, 9 August. Available at: https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/parasitology/diagnosing-and-treating-heartworm-infection-in-dogs/(Accessed: 7 December 2024).American Heartworm Society. Available at: https://www.heartwormsociety.org/?tpg=anti-anxiety-pill-without-prescription&idn=b (Accessed: 4 December 2024).Atkinson, P.J. et al. (2023) ‘Relative diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care tests to rule-in Dirofilaria immitis infection in clinically suspect dogs: A systematic review and meta-analysis’, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 217, p. 105970. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2023.105970.Ames, M.K. and Atkins, C.E. (2020) ‘Treatment of dogs with severe heartworm disease’, Veterinary Parasitology, 283, p. 109131. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2020.109131.Pietrzak, D., Łuczak, J.W. and Wiśniewski, M. (2024) ‘Detecting Dirofilaria immitis: Current Practices and Novel Diagnostic Methods’, Pathogens, 13(11), p. 950. Available at: https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens13110950.Matias, I.C. et al. (2024) ‘Dirofilaria Immitis in Domestic Cats (Felis Catus): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Global Status’. Available at: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.5009253.Current Vet is an educational podcast intended for veterinary students, veterinary professionals, and individuals with an interest in veterinary medicine. All content provided in this podcast and its associated materials is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and must not be considered a substitute for, professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any clinical cases discussed in this podcast are fictional, and are designed to reflect typical or likely clinical scenarios for educational purposes. They do not represent specific real-life cases, clients, or animals. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and alignment with current evidence at the time of publication, veterinary medicine is a rapidly evolving field, and recommendations may change over time.

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The podcast that makes veterinary medicine simple. In each episode, Dr. Lottie breaks down clinical conditions, cases, and concepts across species, focusing on pathophysiology, decision-making, diagnostics, and what actually matters in practice. It’s the kind of context that makes your knowledge finally click. Every month, we’ll also have honest conversations with guests about the incredible variety of veterinary medicine, what you can do with a vet degree and how to think bigger about your career. Whether you’re cramming for exams or looking for a soundtrack for your dog walk, Current Vet will make veterinary medicine simple

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    Veterinary Vista
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    37
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