More than just a vet - Veterinary Life Journeys Francisco Gómez

Nia is the latest #MTJAV guest. After feeling disappointed by her first job in the industry, she started to travel around the world and ended up in New Zealand. Her amazing life story goes through Japan, Nepal, and Stewart Island. But we will also talk about Wales, her drawing (a passion that made her the front page of a kiwi magazine!), Sea lions storming football pitches and golf courses, and much more!Some of the links you’ll find interesting in Nia’s podcast episode:Sea lions: https:...

After qualifying in the US and working in equine practice for a few years, Miranda moved to Germany and joined a company where she diversified into robotics! Despite the life-changing move, she hasn't lost her 'veterinary' identity.Miranda’s story of diversifying is becoming more and more popular in the veterinary industry, but it is still an extraordinary one. Her parents do not come from the veterinary world, but she chose veterinary because 'I love science and animals’. Perhaps the truest ...

In this special episode, I talked to Daniella Dos Santos, one of the most well-known people in the British veterinary industry, about why there's a vet shortage.We discuss the why. But we also provide evidence for those who choose not to believe it. We talk about the causes that have led us to today's situation.In our talk, we explore Brexit, the pandemic, reasons for vets to stay or leave the profession and gender discrimination in the workplace.If you are a vet and are interested in what we...

Would you take the plunge and commit your family to another country in the Middle East? Sarah tells me about all the weird and wonderful changes in her new life. From recent progress in society in the UAE to different cultural approaches in one of the first 24-hour veterinary hospitals in Dubai.More at morethanjustavet.net/listenWe talk about why she made the move, how she feels about living in Dubai, work-life balance and her role as a senior veterinary surgeon.Advertising: Ready for your Su...

Planning to make a quick buck by selling pups? Fancy getting your latest trendy cross breed cocker-labra-pug-doodle bitch pregnant? Think again. Abby tells us about just *some* of the things that can go wrong in the 'puppy trade'. These poor animals are living beings, and as such can (and will) attract large vet bills and welfare disasters. Don't get caught up by inexperience and dubious advice. If you are planning to breed, do your research. And by that, I mean ask your vet. Not some r...

Dead animals at Zurich University weren't going to deter Nadine from becoming a vet when she was only a tween. If anything, it encouraged her more. But after a few turns in her career, she wanted to go back to the roots of veterinary medicine. Welcome to Carriacou Animal Hospital, a veterinary charity in the Caribbean country of Grenada.Facebook's Carriacou Animal Hospital siteNadine tells us how the project started and how it works. The charity hospital welcomes veterinary volunteers to enjo...