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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
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
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 experience and first year experience at the University of Central Lancashire (Uclan), as part of our getting to know UCLan series. Enjoy!
University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine
Some abbreviations mentioned in the pod:
1. IMR - intra-mural rotations, where vet students undertake work experience organised by the vet school.
2. EMS - extra-mural studies, where vet students undertake work experience outside of term time.
3. MMI - multiple mini interviews as part of the vet school interview process
4. UCLan - University of Central Lancashire
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 resilient next generation of vets. We hope you enjoy!
University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine
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/veterinary-medicine
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: University of Central Lancashire vet school https://www.uclan.ac.uk/schools/veterinary-medicine
Music credits: Motivate Me by Mixaund
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-healthcare
2. Mosley, C., Edwards, T., Romano, L., Truchetti, G., Dunbar, L., Schiller, T., ... & Troncy, E. (2022). Proposed Canadian consensus guidelines on osteoarthritis treatment based on OA-COAST stages 1–4. Frontiers in veterinary science, 9, 830098.
3. Mille, M. A., McClement, J., & Lauer, S. (2022). Physiotherapeutic strategies and their current evidence for canine osteoarthritis. Veterinary sciences, 10(1), 2.
Music credits Motivate Me by Mixaund
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/
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 create a positive & informational space in the vet world.
Links:
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 thoughts by leaving us a review or messaging us on our social media pages :)
Articles
1. What is an XL Bully? BBC article https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66775985
2. Gov UK guidance on XL bully ban https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ban-on-xl-bully-dogs
3. Vet times article https://www.vettimes.co.uk/news/bva-slams-government-over-xl-bully-ban-capacity-worries/
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 misunderstood*
Articles
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!
A good refresher or introduction to how we can practice our approach to cases, and this is based off the 'Clinical Conundrum' section in the BSAVA Companion Journal so all credit goes to the author, Alice Elischer, referenced below. We hope you find this entertaining or useful, and please let us know in the comments or on socials if you'd like more episodes like these.
References
1. BSAVA Companion, Volume 2023, Issue 7, Jul 2023, p. 4 - 7 https://doi.org/10.22233/20412495.0723.4
2. Coagulation assays https://eclinpath.com/hemostasis/tests/screening-coagulation-assays/
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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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 year and goals for this year!
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!
As always check out our instagram @soyouwanttobeavet we'd love to hear from you
