The Animal Specialists

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What if your beloved animal gets referred to a veterinary specialist? Who are veterinary specialists? What all do they do? You might be surprised! Join us in this podcast, to discover the different specialties of veterinary medicine, what a day in the life of different specialists is like, and the challenges we face while dedicating our careers to advance animal care and public health!

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2025

    Owning our Visibility: voice, policy & the next generation of vets

    In this episode, Alice Diana from the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE) explores her newfound interest about how veterinary specialization is evolving through more flexible residency programs and self-directed learning. Together our host, Julie, and Alice discuss the growing importance of non-clinical career paths in policy, public health, and leadership, and the need for greater diversity and visibility within the profession. Alice shares why veterinarians, especially women and young professionals, should feel empowered to step into leadership and policy spaces, shaping a more inclusive and influential future for veterinary medicine.

    50 min

  2. 08/20/2025

    Patient Welfare & Business Go Hand in Hand for Sport Horse Vets

    An insightful discussion with Mark Bowen, an expert in veterinary sports medicine: Mark shares his passion for enhancing the health and welfare of horses, stressing the critical nature of thorough diagnostics to prevent cardiac and infectious incidents. In this episode, we dive into the exciting advancements in equine veterinary medicine, including the integration of AI in ECG monitoring. This remarkable technology reduces analysis time drastically, ensuring timely interventions. Additionally, we tackle the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance and the importance of responsible antibiotic usage. Mark emphasizes the necessity for veterinarians to possess strong communication skills, especially when delivering tough news to clients. This episode reflects on collaboration over competition, urging veterinary professionals to advocate for equine welfare through innovative practices. Are you curious about the role of innovation and innovative business models in veterinary medicine? We invite you to listen and share your thoughts on how advancements can reshape the future of animal care.

    26 min

  3. 06/27/2025

    In Her Boots: Work-Life Balance and Earning Trust on the Farm

    In this episode of The Animal Specialists, we step into the boots of Iris Kolkman, a bovine specialist navigating the unique challenges of farm life. From balancing work and family to building trust with farmers in a traditionally male-dominated space, we explore what it takes to thrive in the field. The conversation also highlights the importance of preventive care and animal welfare—and how empathy, expertise, and persistence are reshaping the role of women in large animal veterinary medicine. Special thanks to Iris and her practice A7 Nord Dierenartsen for volunteering her time for this engaging and enthusiastic episode!

    33 min

  4. 05/21/2025

    From ORs to Outbreaks: Meet the Vets Behind the Scenes

    Wait - what IS a veterinary specialist anyway? And why might I want to know about them? What's in it for me - really? More than you might think, even if you don't own any animals! This episode is super quick and offers insight into how new cutting edge treatments are sometimes developed in veterinary medicine for human use; how we are "your vet's vet" - a.k.a. who they call when they need more advanced procedures for patients; how vets play a vital role in food safety, education, and more! Meet our accidental host, and then head on over to www.ebvs.eu to learn more! Be sure to follow and share from Spotify and soon from Apple Podcasts too. You can also subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter or reach out via Instagram and Facebook at euvetspecialists.

    8 min

  5. TRAILER

    Introducing The Animal Specialists Podcast

    What stories are we here to explore? Listen in and discover the true value of veterinary specialists...

    2 min

  6. 03/21/2025

    Caring for Animals, Carrying the Weight: the Hidden Burden of Vets

    ⁠⁠Register and join us at the EBVS Congress ⁠⁠in Belgrade on April 4 for a workshop on wellbeing! In the special joint podcast episode from EBVS & FVE, discover how shame and mental health challenges in veterinary medicine extend far beyond conversations around welfare and euthanasia - and, what we can do to address and improve it. Special thanks to guest and FVE Vice President, Jane Clark! Transcript & show notes here. Links to VetJoy & BVA Good Workplaces

    40 min

  7. 02/26/2025

    The Road to Recognition: with Antonio Cruz

    Questions? ⁠Register and join us at the EBVS Congress ⁠this April 2-4! (find the transcript here) In this episode: What are "diplomates" in veterinary specialisation? What does it mean to be a veterinary specialist? What training is involved? What do veterinary specialists bring to the public? Why does recognition matter? ...And so much more in this jam-packed episode with Antonio Cruz, EBVS specialist in equine surgery and a diplomate of the American College of Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation!

    51 min

  8. 12/23/2024

    Owning our Worth: with Verena Zehetner

    Our CEO Dr. Julie Rosser's candid conversation with equine internal medicine specialist Verena Zehetner about private practice in veterinary medicine. How to start your own business, and why charging for your services is both necessary and sometimes, controversial... We dive into a lot of current hot topics so join us - no subject is off limits in this candid exploration of veterinary specialisation in Europe!

    32 min

  9. 12/20/2024

    Short: A Day in the Life with Emma Strous

    EBVS Podcast: Veterinary Insights, Anytime, Anywhere In our first episode, Emma Strous, Diplomate ECBHM, dives into the fascinating world of veterinary specialisation and Bovine Health Management.

    11 min

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What if your beloved animal gets referred to a veterinary specialist? Who are veterinary specialists? What all do they do? You might be surprised! Join us in this podcast, to discover the different specialties of veterinary medicine, what a day in the life of different specialists is like, and the challenges we face while dedicating our careers to advance animal care and public health!

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