The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science
The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science
Vet life can be tough—but it’s also good. So, how do we make it even better? Join inspiring conversations with veterinary trailblazers who share real stories, fresh ideas, and strategies to help the talented, passionate humans (like you!) who make up the veterinary profession thrive—in work and in life.
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The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science

I’ve interviewed hundreds of veterinary professionals. There’s a common thread that runs through the stories of the ones who still love what they do after 5 years, 10 years, even 20 - a secret sauce: ENGAGEMENT.

This is the perfect place for you to engage with YOUR veterinary career.
A space built for vets who want more than just survival.
This is where your passion gets to breathe again.

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Reviews

Don't change anything

"I have been listening to some podcasts while things are quiet at work, and I thought I would give you some feedback. They are f$%^ing awesome. Don't change anything. They are perfectly pitched with …"

Nov. 29, 2024 · Peter

So glad I subscribed

"Thoroughly enjoy the content and particularly like your humour and humility, saying when you don't know and clarifying points from the perspective of a GP vet Keep up the good work!"

Jan. 6, 2025 · Michelle Reaks

A podcast that helps celebrate the good bits of being a vet.

"Really great and easy to listen to podcast for vets about how to get more enjoyment out of the profession. Highly recommended to any vet of any experience level."

Jan. 31, 2025 · Lloyd_777

Vet mojo!

"Thank you so much. The Vet Vault is helping me get my mojo back. Love your work!"

Aug. 20, 2024 · Julia Shield

Career saving

"I wanted to thank you all from the bottom of my heart for what you have been doing with the podcasts, I can honestly say that you have genuinely saved my career. Honestly, no exaggeration. The podcas…"

Aug. 20, 2024 · Juliette

Thank you!

"Just wanted to let you know that this podcast is amazing! As a recent graduate, I have learnt so much from listening to the Vet Vault, from both from a clinical and non-clinical perspective. It has b…"

June 21, 2022 · Hannah Davies

Thank you!

"Just wanted to send an email mainly singing your praise! You guys and the vet vault honestly are so so sooo good and I cannot think how many young (or old!) vets you have helped out already. I recom…"

Aug. 15, 2023 · Vet Vault Nerd

Recent Episodes

Jan. 29, 2026

154: Stop the Energy Drain: Productivity Coaching for Vets in Clinic Chaos. With Demir Bentley and Dr Ray Gates

Veterinary life can feel like a treadmill with no off-switch: 15-minute consults that always run over. Emotional labour no one trains you for. A schedule that swings from slow to chaos - in minutes. Sound familiar? You’re not...
Jan. 16, 2026

153: What’s Holding You Back? 3 Keys to Rewiring Your Brain for Calm, Confidence, and Clarity. With Dr Rod Irwin

Ever feel like your anxiety or fear of failure is just... who you are? The perfectionism. The overthinking. The constant pressure to “get it right.” It can feel like it’s wired into your DNA . But what if it isn’t? Dr Rod Irw...
Dec. 18, 2025

152: Tech Tools 1: VetRec. With Kevin Cohen

Welcome to episode one of our new Tech Tools series , where we cut through the noise to bring you real insights into the latest veterinary tech that could genuinely make your day‑to‑day vet life easier. In part one VetRec fou...
Dec. 7, 2025

151: Why Do I Still Feel Like Such an Imposter? (This Is What Getting Better Feels Like). With Dr Marie Holowaychuck, Dr Kerri Nelson and Dr Rob Webster

Am I a useless vet? Sounds like a silly question that a new grad might ask, right? But imposter syndrome doesn't care about your credentials. It whispers that you're a fraud, that you got lucky, that one day everyone will rea...
Nov. 18, 2025

150: What Every Vet Should Know About Antimicrobial Resistance. With Dr Kate Worthing

Stop scrolling - I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t want to listen to someone preaching to me about antimicrobial resistance - it’s boring, and it just makes me feel guilty!” Here's a promise: you'll find nothing boring ...
Nov. 13, 2025

149: AI Radiology for Vets: How Accurate Are Todays Tools Really? With Dr Steve Joslyn

We scrutinise one of the most practical yet under‑examined advances in veterinary practice: AI‑based radiology interpretation tools. I sit down with veterinary radiologist and Vedi entrepreneur Dr  Steve Joslyn to unpack the ...

About the Host

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Hubert Hiemstra

Hosted by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping vets build happier, more fulfilling careers. Hubert brings warmth, curiosity, and a knack for asking the right questions to every conversation, creating a space where the best ideas in vet med come to life.