So You Want To Be a Vet?
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! Follow our Instagram @soyouwanttobeavet to keep up to date with all our releases! Email: vetpodcast@medicmentorfamily.org
Episodes
Let's talk eyes!
With some eye conditions being mentioned in veterinary news recently we thought we would do an episode discussing some common ophthalmic conditions. Join Georgia, Matt, and Verity as we discuss presentation of eye conditions and how they are diagnosed and treated. This episode is designed for applying students and vet students who want a brief look into some interesting topics. Here is a link for
Bluetongue- wider reading episode
Join Matt and Georgia as they chat about Bluetongue- a virus that is currently affecting farm animals in the UK. This is a really interesting topic that would be great to look into if you are currently applying to vet school!Links to further information:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/bluetonguehttps://www.nadis.org.uk/disease-a-z/cattle/bluetongue-in-cattle/https://ahdb.org.uk/bluetongue
Hi again! Results day and growth mindset chat
We are backkkk!!As it has recently been GCSE and A level results days, we thought we would chat about the different routes into vet school. Also if results day didn't go your way, hopefully this episode will provide some comfort and guidance for the next steps.https://www.rcvs.org.uk/students-and-careers/i-want-to-be-a-vet/how-do-i-become-a-vet
How to prepare before vet school
Hi everyone! In today's episode Georgia and Verity discuss how to spend the summer before starting vet school. They chat about whether you should be studying and what things you should bring with you.We hope this helps anyone who'll be starting vet school in September!
What to do on results day?
Thanks for sticking with us while we get some more regular episodes out (vet school is busy!).In this episode Georgia and Verity discuss their results day advice and what to do if it doesn't turn out exactly how you want.Give this a listen so you can be as prepared as possible!
Placements at vet school
In this chatty episode Georgia and Verity discuss their top tips for surviving and thriving on placements at vet school. From what thermal layers to wear on a farm to our thoughts on the new RCVS requirements.Grab a cup of tea and listen to our new episode!
Listen to this episode before your interview
So excited to announce we have a new host joining the pod! Tune in to us chatting through some last minute interview tips and how we relax and stay focussed in stressful situations.If you are listening to this on interview day- good luck!
Wider Reading: Raw feeding our pets
Hi everyone!
Tune in to a short episode where I will be talking you through some recent articles and studies about raw feeding our dogs and cats.
You may have seen this hot topic mentioned online or on placement with vets so listen in to learn more.
I hope you enjoy and as always give us a follow on instagram to request more episode topics
New Year, New Podcast Episode: Reflections and setting our 2025 goals
Join us in this chatty episode where we reflect on the last year in our lives and then set our goals for next year. Dr May says a short goodbye to the podcast as she focuses on youtube and we want to hear from you what you'd like to see in 2025.
We hope you have all had a lovely year and thank you for your support!
Aberystwyth Vet School: Celina the vet student, journey to vet school, living in Wales, vet school advice
Join us in a chatty episode where we learn all about Aberystwyth's vet school and Celina's journey to being a vet student at Aber and RVC.
Listen along to get an idea if this might be the vet school course for you and also some brilliant advice to anyone applying or going through vet school
Uclan vet school series: Georgia, athlete turned 2nd year vet student!
In today's episode, we hear from Georgia, an established athlete of Team England (who competed in the Commonwealth games and Worlds!) , sharing her journey of overcoming setbacks and achieving her vet school dream. She is an inspiration to many and we hope this episode will give you encouragement and motivation to work towards your vet school dream. We also got to hear about her interview experien
Uclan vet school series: Amber vet student, non-conventional route into veterinary medicine and first year experience
In today's episode, we sit down with Amber, a first year vet student who openly shares her non-conventional journey into vet school, the challenges she faced and her aspirations for the veterinary profession. We really enjoyed getting to know more about Amber's journey and the University of Central Lancashire (UClan) as one of the newest vet schools in the UK and their approach to producing a res
Uclan vet school series: Denva vet student, Extracurriculars, EMS Placements
In today's episode, we chat to Denva a vet student at UCLan, who also completed a Bioveterinary degree here. We discuss a typical week at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), life in the city, and going on placement while at vet school!
Grab a cup of tea and enjoy learning about this exciting new vet school.
University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/vet
Uclan vet school series: Alex the vet student, experience as a grad student, BVA Live
In today's episode, we sit down with Alex, a mature vet student who shares her journey into vet school,
experience attending BVA Live and her aspirations for the veterinary profession.
We really enjoyed getting to know more about University of Central Lancashire (UClan) as one of the newest vet schools in the UK and their unique approach to the vet school curriculum. We hope you enjoy!
Links: U
All about Veterinary Physiotherapy: qualifications, benefits for pets and starting your own business!
Hello everyone, in today's episode we discuss topical issues in veterinary
physiotherapy, qualifications to get there, benefits and what it is like
starting your own veterinary physiotherapy business. Hope you enjoy!
Becky’s links
https://www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk/
Insta: @horsestohoundsphysiotherapy
References
1. https://vetcompendium.org/is-it-time-for-a-paradigm-shift-in-veterinary-healthc
Dealing with rejection
In this episode Dr May and Verity discuss the awkward topic of rejection. From why rejection feels so bad to the steps to take once it happens.
Hear our own stories and what we've learnt on our vet med journeys.
Links:
Study about rejection causing somatosensory pain
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3076808/
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 crea
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
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 m
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!
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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
We're back!
New year, new podcast episode!
Welcome back and welcome to any new listeners. This year we are super excited to bring some new ideas to the podcast including working through case studies and episodes about each of our experiences from vet school to becoming qualified vets!
Enjoy this mini episode with Erin, Bronte, May, and Verity discussing their plans for the pod!
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HELP - what is student finance?!
Join Bronte and Verity in today's episode all about student finance! We tell you all about what student finance actually is, why it is important and what you have to do. We also bust some common myths about student finance which can make student loans sound much scarier than they actually are.
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How to manage your finances at uni!
Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode all about how to manage your money while at university. This is often something that is very new for students as you have not had to completely manage your own budget before. We give you all our best advice to make sure you can work out your budget but also stick to it. This makes managing your finances much less stressful and hopefully you will le
What to expect in your first term of vet school!
Join Bronte and Verity in today's episode where we discuss everything you will experience in your first term of vet school. How do I fit in? Do I need to study all the time? Do I have to drink on nights out? How do I join a society? Listen in to hear our answers to all your burning questions.
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What We Wish We Knew Before Starting Vet School
Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode where we tell you everything we wish we had known before beginning vet school. Learn from our experiences and top tips on how to make the most out of your first year at university.
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Top Tips for Starting Vet School
Join Verity and Bronte in this week's episode where we discuss all of our best advice for starting university. From doing your first food shop to your first set of exams, hear our top tips from two students who have done it all before!
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UCAS: Our Best Personal Statement Advice
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss our top tips for how to write your veterinary personal statement! This can be really tricky so tune in for our advice on things to avoid but also things to definitely include!
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Veterinary Wider Reading: Dentistry in first opinion practice?
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss what goes in dentistry at a first opinion small animal vet practice! Some points we covered:
- Why vet dentistry is so important in first opinion practice?
- Busting some dentistry myths - is my pet in pain if it is still eating?
- Step by step of what happens in a gen
Veterinary Wider Reading: All about Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) and new treatment options, Keith's heartbreaking story
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss a mysterious, not so easy to diagnose condition - Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP), a.k.a. a mutated coronavirus!
We discuss this virus in the context of poor Keith (Dr. May's cat) pov, hopefully you'll find it engaging and informative! We also recommend list
Special Episode: Teaching and Mentoring with Dr James Taylor!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Dr James Taylor, the president of Vet Mentor! We spoke to Dr James all about why he wanted to become a vet, his time through vet school, his career path since graduating and his current job now! If you're keen to learn about more ways you can use your veterinary degree, this
Diversifying from clinical practice- with Dr Liz Barton!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we were joined by Liz Barton. Listen in as she tells us about her fascinating journey as a vet involving mixed practice, locum work, non-clinical practice and more! This episode discusses topics such as the future of veterinary medicine, dealing with burn out, and the different job options as a ve
Veterinary Wider Reading: Veterinary Corporatisation with Dr Rhian Littlehales
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss veterinary corporatisation with Dr Rhian Littlehales! Some points we covered:
- what is veterinary corporatisation?
- why has there been such a big increase in the amount of corporate veterinary practices?
- what are the advantages of veterinary corporates?
- are they any disad
Ophthalmology through the eyes of a vet student
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss ophthalmology, work experience and interest in specialties. Listen as we delve into the interesting connection between cataracts and diabetes in our companion animals.
We hope you enjoyed this episode and give us a review & comment about what you thought about it, we'd LOVE to hear from you!
Thi
4th year at Surrey!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat to our special guest Tia about 4th year of vet school at the University of Surrey! Listen in to hear about getting clinical experience in fourth year, intercalation, and advice about starting vet school.
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3rd year at RVC!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte is getting her turn on the hot seat and talking all about 3rd year of vet school and her time at the RVC. Tune in to hear some great advice about dealing with vet school and believing in yourself!
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Second Year at Bristol!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Parisha, who is a second year student at Bristol University. Tune in for discussions about Bristol, retaking a year, and the jump between first and second year!
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First Year at Harper & Keele!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Jess, who is a first year student at Harper & Keele. Listen in for tips about first year and how H&K teach their vet degree.
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Everything You Need to Know About The Graduate Programme!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we have a special guest, Ella, who is a first year student at the Royal Veterinary College, on the graduate programme. Learn all about her experiences of her previous degree, as well as how she finding the Veterinary Medicine course.
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Special episode: Getting into Vet Nursing, Vet Tech Specialist VTS, Emergency Veterinary Education with Sara Mooney
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte, Verity and Dr May sit down with Sara Mooney RVN CertVNECC VTS (ECC) calling all the way from Melbourne, Australia to discuss all things vet nursing, emergency veterinary education and the secret to getting the most out of your work experience! If you're an aspiring student unsure about being a vet or vet
Veterinary Wider Reading: Feline Pancytopenia Outbreak
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss feline pancytopenia, the important role of the veterinary profession in the control of this outbreak and a little bit about the science behind the disease. Some points we covered:
- what is feline pancytopenia?
- clinical signs
- diagnostic methods and treatment
- the eff
Special Episode: Teleradiology with Dr Jonathan Hughes!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where Bronte and Verity travelled all the way to Cambridge to record the first live, in-person podcast we have ever made! Dr Jonathan Hughes kindly invited us to his office at VetCT to record a very exciting episode all about teleradiology and his busy life working in a hospital and remotely. Want to hear all about spe
Ethics Scenario Practice
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give a run through of how to answer an ethical question at interview! This follows on from our last episode where we told you all about the key things to remember when thinking about ethics, here we are putting them into practice for you!
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Ethics questions are hard... Here's our advice!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we give some tips on answering those tricky ethical questions. Listen in and learn about ethical frameworks and what to consider when in interview, then tune in to the next episode to practice your new skills with a scenario!
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How to answer 'What are your weaknesses?'!?!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about your weaknesses at interview! This is something that commonly comes up during interviews and can be a very difficult question to answer, so tune in for our advice to make it much easier for you!
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New Year's Resolutions!!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this special episode where we welcome in 2023 with a discussion about how to set some SMART resolutions! If you read this then head on over to our instagram and comment your new year's resolution (make sure share the good vibes by replying to another comment!)
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Why are extracurriculars important??
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk all about extracurriculars. From sports teams to playing an instrument we talk about the importance of hobbies and how they can enhance your vet school application!
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Veterinary wider reading: Avian influenza in the UK
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this veterinary wider reading episode where we discuss bird flu (avian influenza), the important role of vets in this disease and a little bit about the science behind the transmission process of bird flu and how safety measures have been put in place to reduce the bird flu outbreaks. Some points we covered:
- what is bird flu?
- w
What makes a good vet?
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss what a good vet looks like! This is something that commonly comes up during interviews and also will give you a really strong understanding of the key skills you need to develop to succeed as a vet student.
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How to talk about your work experience at interview!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss how to talk about all your work experience in your vet school interviews! This is a topic many applicants find difficult to structure and in this episode we give you lots of advice so that you can show the admissions team all that you have learnt.
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How to answer 'Why do you want to be a vet?'?!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the common interview question 'Why do you want to be a vet?'. This is something many applicants worry about and find difficult to answer and in this episode we give you lots of advice so that you can answer it to the best of your ability!
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Personal Statement 101!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we chat about the UCAS personal statement. If you're wondering what the personal statement is, what you should expect, what is expected of you, how to start writing yours, and how to access support then you've come to the right place!
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Cambridge Vet School - how to choose a college? open application? compulsary intercalation? interviews?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the ins and outs of applying to Cambridge Vet School, where the degree awarded is a VetMB which allows you to practice in the UK and some other countries as a registered MRCVS veterinary surgeon.
Useful links:
Vet Schools Council: https://www.vetschoolscouncil.ac.uk/
Cambridge Vet School: https://www.vet.c
Entrance exam: Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment (NSAA) when applying to Cambridge
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss the Cambridge Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment, or NSAA for short! It is the entrance exam you need to take if you are applying to the University of Cambridge for veterinary medicine.
Link to the NSAA Curriculum
https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/files/publications/nsaa_specificati
Tips and common mistakes when answering vet school interview questions!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we discuss some tips on answering vet school interview questions! Interviews can be scary, but you can increase your confidence by preparing, practicing and learning about these tips and common mistakes before your interview. Stay tuned for our future episodes where we go into detail and discuss how to answer common
How to present yourself at a vet school interview
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about how to present yourself at a vet school interview. We discuss both in-person and virtual interviews to give you some tips in how to best present yourself for them. We hope you enjoy!
Articles on mirroring:
https://medium.com/@lanceharvieruntime/ace-your-job-interview-using-mirroring-25e877d3d91b
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What is the Situational Judgement Test?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what the situational judgement test actually is. This is something that many vet med applicants tend to find quite daunting as they don't know what to expect. This episode will explain what the SJT is and give you the best advice to perform well in the SJT. We hope you enjoy!
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What are interviewers really looking for?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what university interviewers are looking for when they interview you! It can be difficult to know what interviewers really want to see during your interviews, which can only make them more stressful. We are here to take that stress away and give you some insider knowledge on the things that the admissio
What are group interviews?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a group interview is and what you can expect to happen during one of these types of interview. Interviews can be scary but this episode will be the help you to get your head around what to expect. Join us to hear about why group interviews are great and how you can perform your best!
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What is an MMI interview?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a MMI interview is and what you can expect to happen during one of these types of interview. Interviews can be scary but this episode will be the help you to get your head around what to expect. Join us to hear about why MMI interviews are great!
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What is a panel interview?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what a panel interview is and what you can expect to happen during one of these types of interview. Interviews can be scary but this episode will be the start of getting your head around what to expect. Join us to hear about why panel interviews are great!
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Applying to Vet School
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in this episode where we talk about what you can expect your application to vet school to look like. This can be a daunting process, but with our insider information, the application should feel a lot less intimidating.
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What is UCAS?
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! Join us in a new series of the podcast, giving you UCAS advice to make your university application as stress-free and easy as it can be! This first episode in the UCAS series is all about what UCAS actually is. We hope you find this episode useful for starting your application journey into veterinary medicine.
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Lifelong career as a general practice vet with Dr Alex Davies!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, Dr May chats with Vet Mentor President, BVA Young Vet of the Year 2021 and RCVS Inspiration Award 2022 recipient Dr Alex Davies! Dr Alex and Dr May are small animal GPs who absolutely love their roles. In light of the recent RCVS summit on ideas to solve the recruitment crisis, rebranding the GP role was one of the suggested solu
BVA Presidency and Small Animal & Exotics Vetting with Dr Daniella Dos Santos!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Daniella Dos Santos, a small animal & exotic GP. We chat to Daniella about the many amazing things she has achieved in her clinical and non-clinical career including her role as BVA president throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, university life at the RVC and some great tips for all of you listening! We hope you
First Year at Vet School with Vet Mentor Scholars Dhruv and Lizzie!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, Vet Mentor Scholars Dhruv and Lizzie share their experiences as first-year vet students at the University of Liverpool and the University of Surrey respectively - covering everything from the course structure and teaching to housing, partying, and the importance of a work-life balance. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Careers Fair: The Webinar Vet with Dr Anthony Chadwick
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Anthony Chadwick, a small animal GP. We chat to Anthony about the many amazing things he has achieved in his clinical and non-clinical career including his environmental work, his role as the Webinar Vet and the incredible impacts he has had within the veterinary profession. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Careers Fair: VetX and Education with Dr Dave Nicol
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Dave Nicol, a small animal GP. We chat to Dave about his university experience, his clinical career (including working in Australia!) and his role working in VetX International where you can find more wider resources here VetX International - Veterinary Leadership & Professional Skills Courses
We hope you enjo
Careers Fair: Pedigree Dog Health with Ben The Vet!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon, a small animal GP and who many of you probably know as Ben The Vet on TikTok! We chat about Ben's journey through vet school, his current job role as a locum vet and all about pedigree dog health, something Ben is very passionate about. This is a great episode to help with some of your wider re
Careers Fair: Overcoming Adversity with Dr Niall Connell
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Niall Connell, former President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. We chat about Niall's journey through vet school, his presidency, overcoming limitations and set backs, and his career in practice. We hope you enjoy!
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Careers Fair: Practice Ownership with Dr Rhian Littlehales
Welcome back to 'So You Want to Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode we talk with Dr Rhian Littlehales, a small animal vet! Join us as we discuss Rhian's day-to-day life, how you could own your own practice one day and MediVet! We hope you enjoy!
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RCVS Special: Diversity and Equality with RCVS Senior Vice President Dr. Mandisa Greene
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Mandisa Greene, former President and current Senior Vice President of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. We chat about Mandisa's journey through vet school, her presidency and role in the RCVS during the year of 'diversity and equality', and her continued passion for small animal veterinary medicine (bar th
Careers Fair: New Graduate Small Animal Vet with Dr. Charlotte Lloyd (@vetsurgeondiaries)
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Charlotte Lloyd, a new graduate small animal vet! Join us as we discuss Charlotte's alternative route into veterinary medicine, her day-to-day role as a brand new vet and her incredible Instagram page. We hope you enjoy!
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Student Research Experience with Erin!
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be a Vet?'! In this episode, join Bronte and Erin as they discuss an exciting research opportunity that Erin had over the summer! We chat all about what the opportunity was, how to carry out research and also the findings of Erin's project. We hope you enjoy this episode!
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Careers Fair: Farm Vetting with Dr. Sophie Harding
Welcome back to 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Sophie Harding, a farm vet! Join us as we discuss Sophie's daily routine, what farm vetting is like and gain a realistic insight into what being a vet is like. We hope you enjoy!
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The Power of Mentorship with Dr. Alex Davies
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode, we chat with Dr Alex Davies, Vet Mentor President and winner of the British Veterinary Association's Young Vet of the Year award! Join us as we discuss his life as a qualified veterinary surgeon, the importance of the mentorship that he receives, the incredible mentorship that he gives to so many students and how he came to b
Introducing your Hosts!
Welcome back to the 'So You Want To Be A Vet?' podcast! In this episode we are introducing two new members to the team, qualified veterinary surgeon, Dr May, and Vet Mentor Scholar, Bronte Griffin. Erin will be chatting with them about how they became involved with the podcast, their journeys into veterinary medicine and also there will be some clues as to what future episodes you can look forward
Careers Fair: One Health and the Veterinary Passport with Dr. Simon Doherty
Welcome back to our Careers Fair series! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Simon Doherty, originally a farm veterinary surgeon currently working on a wide scope of projects including; one health, sustainability, mentoring and scientific communication. We will be discussing everything from his journey to enter veterinary medicine, the importance of not giving up and the world of opportunities th
Careers Fair: Named Veterinary Surgeon with Dr. Anja Petrie
Welcome back to our brand new Careers Fair series! In this episode we are joined by Dr. Anja Petrie, a named veterinary surgeon currently working at a laboratory overlooking the welfare of animals used in research. We will be discussing everything from the importance of educating the public on how welfare is monitored and improved in lab animals, to the variable career paths a veterinarian can tak
