Beyond the Clinic - a podcast by and for vet professionals

Podcast by Beyond the Clinic - a podcast by and for vet professionals

Beyond the Clinic - a podcast by and for vet professionals

Get ready for a journey into the heart of veterinary medicine with Beyond the Clinic, the brand-new podcast curated for veterinary professionals, by veterinary professionals. Beyond the Clinic promises to be your go-to source for cutting-edge discussions and updates on both clinical and non-clinical topics shaping the industry. Hosted by seasoned industry experts, each episode of Beyond the Clinic explores pressing issues and advancements in veterinary medicine.

Listen onApple Podcasts

Listen onSpotify

Latest episodes

12 May 2025

60 Years of Progress: Celebrating Veterinary Nurses

In this episode of 'Beyond the Clinic,' host Liz Cox and a varied panel of veterinary nurses discuss the significant evolution of their profession over the years. Marking the 60th anniversary of the British Veterinary Nursing Association, the conversation covers the diverse opportunities now available to Registered Veterinary Nurses and how these roles have expanded beyond traditional responsibilities. The guests share personal experiences, highlighting shifts towards greater autonomy and collaboration with veterinary surgeons.

Our guests:

Emily Murray: RVN

Emily is an RVN with experience in both first opinion and referral settings. She is currently working as the Head of Vet Nurse Development for IVC Evidensia and is committed to supporting newly qualified and general practice veterinary nurses.

Rachel Marshall: RVN

Racheal has worked in general practice, in OOH and as a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing & Animal Management. She is now Head of Clinical Nursing at Vets Now responsible for the clinical and professional standards of their veterinary nurses.

Stacey Galliford: Head RVN

Stacey is Head Nurse at Highfield Vets and holds an ISFM Certificate in Feline Nursing. She is part of the team of VN Supports at IVCE and is passionate about supporting RVN and SVN in there roles.

Becky Pritchard: Deputy Head RVN

Becky studied Animal Health and Welfare at University at Harper Adams then worked in numerous roles as a groom, assistant yard supervisor, instructor and lecturer. She later trained on the job to become an RVN at Fyrnwy Equine Hospital where she now works as Deputy Head Nurse.

Our Host: Liz Cox

CertSAN DipILM CertAVN (TCM) RVN

Liz is the Group Veterinary Nursing Advisor, a critical part of the delivery of a modern veterinary service and the development of our professional nursing team and complementary care providers such as our teams providing physio and hydrotherapy. Liz is a founding member of the IVC Evidensia Nurse Committee, has presented at major Veterinary Congresses and holds senior office on the RCVS Nurse Council. She has a passion for Nurse Development and training and has worked in a full range of practices from single-site to hospital practices and as a locum for Bristol Veterinary School.

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast Clinic do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

Links:

BVNA pages: https://bvna.org.uk/

00:00

27:27

28 April 2025

Animal Health takes a team - World Veterinary Day 2025 Special

Celebrating World Veterinary Day 2025: "Animal Health Takes a Team"

In this special episode, Daniella Dos Santos and Gudrun Ravetz explore the 2025 World Veterinary Day theme: "Animal Health Takes a Team." They delve into the critical role of teamwork and collaboration, not only within veterinary teams but also with pet owners, farmers, and other stakeholders. Highlighting the importance of communication, leadership, workplace culture, and valuing individual strengths, this conversation underscores that effective animal care is truly a team effort. Join us as we celebrate the power of collective action in promoting animal health and welfare.

Our Guest: Gudrun Ravetz BVSc MRCVs

Gudrun is very grateful for the opportunities that her veterinary degree has led to. While being a complete generalist Gudrun has had the privilege to be heavily involved in supporting the profession throughout her career including as SPVS President, BVA President and Director and Chair of Vet Sustain. She has had a variety of jobs in the industry both clinically and within leadership and is delighted to have found her professional home with IVCE.

Our Host: Daniella dos Santos BSc BVetMed FRCVS

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. She has since worked in first opinion, small animal and exotic pet practices across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient on the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the animal welfare charity SPANA and the PetPlan Charitable Trust.

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast Clinic do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

Links:

WVA web pages: Home - World Veterinary Association

FAO web pages: Animal Production and Health Division (NSA)

00:00

29:01

14 April 2025

Untangling Equine Strangles: Diagnosis, Management and Prevention

In this episode of Beyond the Clinic, host Adam Redpath and equine internal medicine specialist Rose Tallon discuss strangles in horses. They cover typical symptoms like fever, nasal discharge, and swollen lymph nodes, but also stress the importance of recognizing atypical cases. Regular temperature monitoring by horse owners is emphasized as a key preventive measure.

They dive into diagnostic testing, highlighting the timing and limitations of the different tests. Finally, they discuss control strategies, focusing on isolation, quarantine, and the potential role of vaccination. This episode provides essential insights for managing and preventing strangles in equine practice.

Our Guest: Rose Tallon VetMB BA MVetMed DipACVIM MRCVS

Rose graduated from the University of Cambridge in 2014 and completed an internal medicine residency at the Royal Veterinary College in London following a stint in ambulatory practice. Rose is a diplomate of the ACVIM and ECEIM and is an RCVS recognised specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. She is based at Donnington Grove Vets in Newbury, where, alongside a busy clinical caseload, she is involved in providing laboratory services to the wider IVCE group, including Strangles testing.

Our Host: Adam Redpath BVMS PGCert(VetMed) DipECEIM FHEA MRCVS

Adam is a EBVS and RCVS Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine having successfully becoming an ECEIM Diplomat in 2021. He has spent the majority of his early career in clinical academic practice, having several roles at the University of Nottingham. More recently Adam has ventured into private practice having worked at both Donnington Grove and Oakham Veterinary Hospital as an equine internal medicine clinician over the past 18 months. Adam currently splits his time between his clinical role at Oakham Veterinary Hospital and as Equine Development Lead within the L&D team at IVC Evidensia.

Links:

Donnington Grove Laboratory: https://www.dgvglab.com/

Strangles vaccination: A current European perspective, by D Rendle, August 2024 https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eve.14032

HBLB guidelines: Code Of Practice : Strangles

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

00:00

28:56

31 March 2025

Life Saving Donations: How can your Practice support the Pet Blood Bank?

In this episode, Helen Rooney, RVN, joins host Liz Cox to discuss the critical role of the Pet Blood Bank, particularly in response to the growing need for canine blood products. They explore the importance of pet blood donors and how their contributions are vital for the health and well-being of dogs in need of medical care.

Helen explains the qualities that make a suitable donor dog, including temperament and health requirements, and walks listeners through the stringent processes involved in both the donation and the care of the collected blood products. She also emphasizes the unique challenges that pet blood banks face, particularly when compared to human blood donation systems, noting the specialized regulations and considerations that apply to the care and handling of canine blood donations.

This episode sheds light on an essential yet often overlooked aspect of veterinary care and the life-saving role that dog blood donors play.

Our Guest: Helen Rooney

BSc (Hons) CVN, Cert Ed, Dip AVN (Medical), Cert ECCVN, NCert Transfusion Medicine,

Helen qualified in 1996 and after a brief spell in a general, mixed practice moved into referral nursing. She then became a Senior Veterinary Nursing Lecturer at Myerscough College specialising in patient care, medical nursing and ECC. In 2016 Helen joined Vets Now as the Head Nurse at their new Manchester hospital before joining IVC where she is now the IVC Referral Nurse Training and Development Lead.Alongside this role Helen works for the Pet Blood Bank delivering transfusion training to practices. It is in this role she developed the first and only accredited course for veterinary nurses in Transfusion Medicine.

Our Host: Liz Cox

CertSAN DipILM CertAVN (TCM) RVN

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast Clinic do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

Links:

Pet Blood Bank UK website for guidance and step-by-step advice documents: https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/vet-professionals/i-need-advice/

NCert in Transfusion Medicine: https://improveinternational.com/uk/coursedate/ncert-vppcert-transfusion-medicine-online/

00:00

22:28

17 March 2025

Equine Focus: How To Get Endocrine Testing Right

In this episode of Beyond the Clinic, Adam Redpath interviews Natasha Jocelyn about equine endocrine diseases, focusing on PPID and EMS. They explore the growing prevalence of the conditions in horses and discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of the available diagnostic tests. Natasha also highlights the latest advancements in research and provide guidance on where to fid the most up-to date information in this advancing field.

Our Guest: Natasha Jocelyn MA, VetMB, MVetMed, Dip ECEIM, MRCVS

Natasha qualified from Cambridge University in 2011 the spent four years in equine ambulatory practice in Gloucestershire with a large emphasis on polo and performance horse work. In 2015 she undertook a residency in Equine Internal Medicine at the RVC during which she published research into endocrine disease diagnosis and lower airway analysis. She joined Sussex Equine Hospital in 2018, founding the internal medicine department. In 2019 she passed the European College of Equine Internal Medicine board exams. She enjoys all aspects of internal medicine but is particularly interested in critical care, neurology, gastroenterology and respiratory disease.

Our Host: Adam Redpath BVMS PGCert(VetMed) DipECEIM FHEA MRCVS

Links:

Sussex equine referrals pages: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk/referral-cases/

Equine endocrinology group website: https://equineendocrinologygroup.org/

Equine metabolic syndrome: Role of the enteroinsular axis in the insulin response to oral carbohydrate: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023323000187

BEVA primary care guidelines on the diagnosis and managements of equine PPID: https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.14009

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

00:00

25:36

03 March 2025

Diving Into Dermatology: How Veterinary Nurses Can Lead The Way

Veterinary nurses play an essential role in the care and management of animals with skin and ear conditions. With their clinical expertise, hands-on skills, and direct client interaction, they are perfectly positioned to make a significant impact to the outcome of dermatology consultations for pets and their owners.

In this episode, Liz Cox talks dermatology with RVNs Jennifer and Laurie from the Dermatology Referral Service. They discuss the range of procedures they support with every day and share tips for getting more involved in these consultations in your practice such as in performing earing and interpreting ear cytology.

Jennifer Grant

Jenni qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2019. She worked in general practice and OOH before becoming part of the Dermatology Referral team in 2022 where she is now Head Nurse. Jenni has a Merit award in Dermatology Veterinary Nursing.

Laurie Adams

Laurie qualified as an RVN in 2015 and has worked in a variety of settings before settling at Derm Vet Referral where she is currently Practice Director. As well as her keen interest in dermatology, she is passionate about developing future generations of nurses.

Liz Cox

Powered by IVC Evidensia

At IVC Evidensia we’re building the world’s best veterinary group, with a single purpose; healthy animals and happy owners.

Visit ivcevidensia.co.uk to find out more, or follow us on social media.

Please note that the views expressed by hosts and guests in this podcast Clinic do not necessarily reflect those of IVC Evidensia.

Links

Dermatology Referral Service CPD: https://www.vetdermreferrals.co.uk/for-veterinary-surgeons/cpd

00:00

15:50