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BTK_VeterinaryPodcast

Between the Kennels is a podcast hosted by three Registered Veterinary Nurses sharing honest conversations about life in veterinary practice. From night shift chaos to busy day clinics, we talk about patient care, career development, workplace challenges, and the realities of the veterinary nursing profession — with a bit of dark humour along the way. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for veterinary professionals and veterinary nursing students. Discussions are educational in nature and do not constitute clinical advice. Cases discussed are anonymised and altered to protect.

Episodes

  1. Oct 25

    Episode 7- From Halloween Hazards to Happy Pets: Andrew Hale from pet remedy joins us

    This episode, we’re joined by the fantastic Andrew Hale, canine behaviourist, for a special episode all about helping our pets feel calmer, safer and more comfortable. 💚 We chat about practical tips and advice for helping those patients who struggle with fear and anxiety, supporting our own pets as veterinary professionals, and making sure we don’t forget about the ones who seem perfectly fine, too! Just because a pet doesn’t show obvious signs of stress doesn’t mean we shouldn’t consider their emotional wellbeing. 🐾 We also cover those all-important Halloween hazards 🎃👻 and how we can help keep our furry friends safe during the spooky season. ✨ AND WE HAVE AN AMAZING PET REMEDY OFFER! ✨ We’re delighted to share our special promo code, giving you 25% off with Pet Remedy until Christmas! USE CODE: BTK25 Whether you’re a pet owner looking for ways to support your own animals or a vet professional wanting to make a difference to the patients in your care, this episode is packed with helpful advice, reminders and ideas to take away. 🐶 We’d LOVE to hear from you! Share your pets with us and tell us what you’re doing to help them feel safe, calm and comfortable. If you use our promo code, don’t forget to share photos of your pooches and tag us on Facebook or Instagram! 💚 Let’s keep the conversation going and make a difference to our pets, one little step at a time. https://petremedy.co.uk/noise-phobia/?_gl=1*1j2ort1*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..*_ga*ODQxNjIzNDAuMTc5Mjg3NTcwMw..*_ga_4H9E70PB0H*czE3OTI4NzU3MDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3OTI4NzU3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgyMjUzOTM5Mzk.&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrvHWBhDKARIsABmp7h26_Pq5c_8QbTu8dYJDkvNm7aVxCfwa3QNnguICFVG46sTa9QocPiYaAie6EALw_wcB

  2. Oct 11

    Bonus Episode 5: More Than Goodbye 🐾 | Euthanasia, Euthabag & Our FIRST Giveaway! 🎁

    This week, we’re exploring a different side of euthanasia in veterinary medicine, opening up conversations about the moments that matter most and how being prepared to say goodbye can make an incredibly difficult experience that little bit easier. 🐾🌈 We had the pleasure of chatting about our encounter with the lovely team at Duggan Veterinary Supplies and Euthabag, learning more about their products, the research and studies behind them, and how they’re helping support practices, veterinary teams, and clients through one of the hardest parts of pet ownership. We also hear from one of our wonderful colleagues Claire who handmakes the most beautiful goodbye keepsakes and send-offs. 💕 She shares how euthanasia has shaped her role in practice, the meaning behind what she does, and the importance of creating special moments and lasting memories for families saying goodbye to their beloved pets. ✨ AND… WE HAVE OUR FIRST-EVER GIVEAWAY! 🎁 ✨ You'll have to tune in to find out how to enter and be in with a chance of winning! 👀 Trust us, you won't want to miss this one! A little disclaimer from Kayley… 😂 We're sorry in advance for how she pronounces Duggan Veterinary Supplies! We promise the enthusiasm is there, even if the pronunciation needs a little work! 🤣 💌 Want to try a sample bag for yourself? Be sure to comment below or slide into our DMs, and we'll get you sorted! This episode is full of honest conversations, thoughtful insights, and a reminder that although saying goodbye is never easy, being prepared, having the right support, and creating meaningful memories can make all the difference. 💜🐾 🎧 Tune in now — and don't forget to listen out for those giveaway details! Links are on our socials for Euthabag information. #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMed #VeterinaryNursing #PetEuthanasia #EuthanasiaSupport #Euthabag #DugganVeterinarySupplies #EndOfLifeCare

  3. Sep 27

    Episode 6 – UK Vet Nurses Worldwide, India & fire services

    In this episode of Between the Kennels, we’re joined live by the incredible Jackie and Holly from UK Vet Nurses Worldwide — and what a first caller to the podcast they were! Founded by Jackie two years ago, UK Vet Nurses Worldwide was created to give veterinary professionals the opportunity to travel to areas where access to veterinary education, resources and established standards can be limited. By sharing knowledge, skills and experience, the charity aims to help improve veterinary care and, most importantly, patient welfare around the world. This episode is particularly close to home for our host Ben, who two years ago travelled through South America with his partner Dan, volunteering and gaining his own experience of veterinary nursing overseas. So, getting the chance to hear about the work Jackie and Holly are doing was a brilliant opportunity to reflect on just how much these experiences can teach us as veterinary professionals. Jackie and Holly are currently in India, staying with Manali Strays and working alongside Mission Rabies, helping with one of the biggest challenges facing both animals and communities: rabies prevention. From vaccinating some of the most challenging dogs to reach, to supporting education and awareness, their work forms part of the wider global effort to eliminate dog-mediated human rabies. The World Health Organization's goal is to achieve zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030, and achieving this requires sustained vaccination coverage in dog populations, alongside education, surveillance and access to post-exposure treatment. We chat about their experiences, the realities of volunteering overseas, the challenges they face on the ground, and why sharing knowledge across borders can make such a difference. A huge thank you to Jackie and Holly for joining us — and for the genuinely incredible work they are doing. 🐾🌎

  4. Sep 13

    Bonus 4: Too Much Knowledge, outbreaks and paranoid pet owners ! Everything Staff pet !

    Welcome back to Between the Kennels, where the innuendos are always flowing and the pet drama never sleeps! In this special bonus episode, we’re exposing the ultimate truth about working in vet med: we are, without a doubt, the absolute most paranoid pet owners on the planet. Turns out, having too much medical knowledge can really play into your problems ! Join us as we dive into the wild world of staff pet drama and share some of our most chaotic, terrifying, and absurd personal cases: The Paranoid Vet Tech Syndrome: Why a simple eye twitch makes us diagnose our own pets with a brain tumor by 3:00 PM. Drama in the Wards: From strokes, mast cell tumors, and even a case of diphtheria! Heroic Heights: That time things got so out of hand, actual Mountain Rescue had to get involved... Grab your coffee (or your IV fluid bag of choice), hit play, and laugh along with us as we unpack the madness behind the clinic doors! Warning: Contains heavy doses of veterinary innuendos, high-stakes pet panic, and classic kennel banter.

  5. Aug 30

    Episode 5: Pain Relief — Paracetamol dosage, Ben joins us at work and pain scoring

    Pain management is a huge part of veterinary nursing, but with so many analgesic options, different approaches, and considerations around safety, it can be a complex topic. In Episode 5 of the Between the Kennels Veterinary Podcast, we’re getting stuck into the world of pain relief in veterinary practice, including paracetamol and the range of analgesic options we encounter in clinic. We’ll chat about: 🐾 The different pain relief options and doses we come across in practice 🐾 Our personal preferences and experiences 🐾 What we see being used in day-to-day veterinary practice 🐾 The evidence and safety considerations surrounding analgesia 🐾 The Zero Pain Philosophy accreditation and a touch on their amazing work! 🐾 The realities of recognising and managing pain in our patients This episode is a conversation from a veterinary nursing perspective, sharing experiences and practical discussions around analgesia and pain management. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for discussion and educational purposes only and is not veterinary advice. It should not replace clinical judgement, prescribing guidance, practice protocols, or advice from a veterinary surgeon. Prescription medications should only be prescribed and administered in accordance with appropriate veterinary direction.

  6. Aug 16

    “Karens, Night Shifts, Drag queens & SHUT UP?! 😳 | Bonus Episode 3”

    💚Bonus Episode 3 is here!💚 🎙️🐾 We’re back with the second part of our Agony Aunt section, and this time we’re tackling: 👀 Karens in the workplace 🌙 Is working night shifts right for me? 🤫 And finding out WHY Kayley tells Nixy to “shut up”! 😂 Again, please excuse the audio — we had a little glitch with the mics! 🎧 We’re hoping the next episode will be back to normal… if not even better! 🤞 And don’t forget, it’s Cats at the Vets Day this coming week! 🐱🩺 Tag us in your photos of your cats at the vets, and remember to get those microchips scanned and make sure all your details are up to date. ❤️ Thank you so much for listening! Please like, share and follow — it really helps us out! 🥰 #BonusEpisode #AgonyAunt #Cats #Podcast#veterinarynursing#RVNS #nationaltakeyourcattothevetsday

  7. Aug 2

    Episode 4 - The Truth About Veterinary Nursing OSCEs OSCEs, Panic & Passing: Our Honest Experience

    Calling all Student Veterinary Nurses – this one's for you! If you're preparing for your OSCEs, stressing about them, or counting down the days until you qualify, we've got you covered. In this week's episode, we're chatting honestly about: ✨ Our top tips for getting through your OSCEs 😅 The things we completely messed up (so hopefully you don't have to!) 🤯 Those panic moments we've all had and how we worked through them 🎓 What qualifying is really like and what comes next Whether you're feeling confident or questioning everything, we hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone. We've all been there, and we hope our experiences give you a few laughs, some reassurance, and practical advice to help you through. 🎧 A little note: Please excuse the audio quality in this episode. We're still experimenting with our recording setup and learning what works best. Thank you for bearing with us while we get everything sounding just right—we promise we're working on it! 💚 If you enjoy the episode, don't forget to follow, rate, and share it with a fellow student vet nurse who might need to hear it. 🐶🐱 #BetweenTheKennels #VeterinaryPodcast #StudentVetNurse #VetNurse #SVN #OSCE

  8. Jul 19

    Bonus Episode 2 - RVN hotline, you talked... so we listened, anxious nurse teams, dentals + tips

    💚💚 BONUS EPISODE 💚💚 Get ready for another juicy bonus episode! This week, we're tackling some of the biggest workplace issues our listeners have written in about. From aggressive vets who leave nurses feeling on edge, to the realities of dental nursing, plus some hilarious veterinary "icks" sent in by our callers, there's plenty to unpack! This episode is packed with real experiences, honest conversations, and stories sent in by our amazing listeners. We were overwhelmed by the feedback and can't wait for you to hear what fellow RVNs have shared. Our aim is always to shine a light on the challenges many veterinary professionals face, while hopefully bringing a little laughter and reassurance to stressful situations. We share our own experiences, opinions, and reflections in the hope that it reminds you you're not alone. Whether you're an RVN, student nurse, or part of the veterinary team, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Grab a coffee, pop your headphones in, and join the conversation! As always thankyou for listening to us ! Share, like and follow and message us any concerns you have ! Love BTK

  9. Jul 5

    Episode 3 - Life updates, Local anaesthetics, chaotic banquet and night shift survival 💚

    🎙️ Episode 3 is here! This week we're chatting all things: 💉 Local anaesthetic courses – travelling for CPD 📦 The chaos of moving house. 🌙 Night shift vitamins – what we take and what helps us get through those long shifts. A mix of career chat, life updates and honest conversation. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and don't forget to like, share and follow! 🎧✨ Thanks for listening BTK💚💚

  10. Jun 21

    BONUS EPISODE 💚' Ive found t**s on my dog !! ' labelling errors and common mistakes

    🎙️✨ BONUS EPISODE 1 IS LIVE! ✨🎙️ Welcome to the very first of our bonus episodes! Alongside our regular episodes, we'll be bringing you these shorter bonus chats every two weeks, covering a whole range of topics from listener questions, anonymised stories, agony aunt-style discussions, non-clinical guests, and all the juicy bits in between. 👀🐾 For our first bonus episode, we're chatting about some of the things pet owners have said or done that remind us just how much knowledge we take for granted in the veterinary profession. We discuss the importance of clearly labelling medications, demonstrating how to use them properly, and why communication can make such a huge difference to patient care and client confidence. 💊🐶🐱 Sometimes what seems obvious to us isn't obvious to our clients – and that's okay! This episode is a great reminder of the value of education, understanding, and not being afraid to ask questions. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify and Apple ❤️ Give us a like 📲 Follow our page 🔔 Follow so you don't miss future episodes As always, thank you for your support! We'd love to hear your stories, questions, and dilemmas for future bonus episodes. 💚 What's something you've learned in practice that you now realise most owners wouldn't know? 👇 #VeterinaryNurse #RVN #SVN #VetLife #VeterinaryPodcast #VetMed #VetNurse

  11. Jun 14

    Episode 2 - Veterinary icks, hacks and Spanish trips

    🎙️🐾 Episode 2 of Between the Kennels is officially LIVE! This week, we're diving into our veterinary "icks" – those little (and not-so-little) things that make us cringe, squirm, or let out a big "urrgh" during the working day. 🤢😂 We're three vet nurses who love what we do, but let's be honest... some things in practice just hit differently. 😅 Whether you're an RVN, SVN, PCA, vet student, receptionist, vet, or part of the wider veterinary community, we're sure you'll have a few icks of your own to relate to! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple pods ❤️ Give us a like 📲 Follow our page 🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes Thank you for all the support so far – we're loving sharing our veterinary stories, laughs, and discussions with you all! 💚 Tell us in the comments... what's YOUR biggest veterinary ick? 👇🐾 #VeterinaryNurse #RVN #SVN #VetLife #VeterinaryPodcast

  12. Jun 7

    Episode 1 - About us - Three RVNs

    Welcome to the very first episode of Between the Kennels! Join three veterinary nurses as we chat about life in practice, our day-to-day experiences, and all things veterinary. From funny stories and relatable moments to light-hearted discussions about the profession, this podcast is made by vet nurses, for vet nurses. Whether you're an RVN, SVN, PCA, or part of the wider veterinary team, we hope you'll find something entertaining, insightful, and maybe even useful along the way.

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Between the Kennels is a podcast hosted by three Registered Veterinary Nurses sharing honest conversations about life in veterinary practice. From night shift chaos to busy day clinics, we talk about patient care, career development, workplace challenges, and the realities of the veterinary nursing profession — with a bit of dark humour along the way. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for veterinary professionals and veterinary nursing students. Discussions are educational in nature and do not constitute clinical advice. Cases discussed are anonymised and altered to protect.

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    BTK_VeterinaryPodcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
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