Episodes
Sept. 8, 2025
Antibiotic CRI’s: Better Than Bolus? With Prof Steve Epstein. Bonus - Live At IVECCS
If you caught my conversation with Prof. Steve Epstein from IVECCS 2024, you already know this: When it comes to septic patients, timing of antibiotics is everything. Ok, maybe not EVERYTHING, because in our follow-up discuss...
Sept. 7, 2025
PIMA: The Anaemia That You Didn’t Know About, But Really Should. With Dr Cynthia Lucidi and Dr Claire Sharp. Bonus - Live at IVECCS
Today’s bonus IVECCS live session wasn’t your average ‘clinical 101’. I had the absolute privilege of getting two brilliant minds on the yellow couch, and … wow. Apparently 1 + 1 = 🤯 !! Clinical pathogist Dr Cynthia Lucidi jo...
Sept. 5, 2025
Why Are We Still Euthanising Blocked Cats? (And What You Can Do About Tt — Even On a Budget). With Dr Corey Fisher. Bonus - Live at IVECCS
We’re live at IVECCS ! For the next few days we’ll be sharing some highlights from our favourite recordings with the fabulous speakers, where we get to the best bits from their talks at IVECCS, the premier conference for emer...
Sept. 4, 2025
Bonus - Live at IVECCS: Emergency Airway Management Without the Tracheostomy: New Surgical Approaches with Dr. Cassie Lux
We’re live at IVECCS! For the next few days we’ll be sharing some highlights from our favourite recordings with the fabulous IVECCS speakers, where we get to the best bits from their talks at IVECCS, the premier conference fo...
Aug. 25, 2025
146: Your Veterinary Sixth Sense: How It Works, And How to Teach It. With Dr Annie Wayne
Ever had a case where you just knew what was wrong before you even touched the patient - but if someone asked you HOW you know, you couldn’t explain it? That almost mystical “sixth sense” we develop in practice - that’s exact...
Aug. 5, 2025
#145: Working in Australia: The Essential Roadmap for International Vets. With Dr Natalia Gomez
Thinking of trading grey skies for the Australian sun – stethoscope in hand? Moving to Australia as a vet can change your life, but here’s the truth: it’s not a straight road. Between visa hurdles, the dreaded AVE exams, and ...
July 22, 2025
#144: Stop Fighting Your Software: Tech Tools That Actually Help Veterinarians. With Dr Caleb Frankel
In this episode of the Vet Vault, Hubert Hiemstra chats with Dr Caleb Frankel—emergency veterinarian and founder of the practice management software Instinct—about the chronic frustrations with veterinary software, and how these tech problems mirror deeper issues in veterinary practice. The convers…
June 30, 2025
🔓Clinical: Feline Anaemia: What You’ve Been Missing — with Dr Rachel Korman
I’m never excited when I diagnose a cat with anaemia: vague signs, confusing diagnostics, and what feels like a not-so-great prognoses. But are they really that hopeless? In this episode, feline medicine specialist Dr Rachel ...
June 20, 2025
Sneak Peek: Our New Podcast for Practice Owners. With Dr Sam Bowden
🎙️ Introducing the Veterinary Business Accelerator , our new podcast for veterinary practice owners who want more than just survival - they want to own the practice they dreamed of when they first decided to start a practice ...
June 3, 2025
#143: How to Talk Money Without the Cringe: The Mindset Shift Every Vet Needs. With Dr Bing Zhu
We get into one of the most emotionally charged aspects of veterinary work—talking to clients about money. Dr. Bing Zhu, a specialist in small animal internal medicine at SASH, brings a refreshing, deeply empathetic, and logical perspective to the table. With extensive experience navigating complex…
May 14, 2025
#142: Thinking About Telemedicine? Here’s What Veterinarians Need to Know. With Dr Shadi Ireifej
In this episode answer all your questions about veterinary telemedicine with Dr. Shadi Ireifej, board-certified surgeon and co-founder of VetTriage, a global tele-triage platform. The discussion addresses both veterinary professionals curious about a career in telehealth and practice owners conside…
April 25, 2025
#141: From FOMO to Pro: How I Use AI in the Clinic (And How You Can Too). With Dr Hubert Hiemstra
In this solo episode Hugh tackles a bold idea: if you're not currently using AI in your clinical veterinary work, you may be falling behind. And if/when artificial intelligence gets to the point where it reliably has access t...
April 7, 2025
#140: Science vs Profit: Navigating Medicine, Money, and Morals. With Dr Brennen McKenzie
We take on one of the most requested and sensitive topics among veterinary professionals: the tension between clinical care and the financial pressures of practice. Joined by Dr. Brennen McKenzie—known as the SkeptVet—an advocate for evidence-based medicine and a practicing small animal vet with ov…
March 21, 2025
#139: Stop The Overwhelm: Veterinary Productivity Secrets from the Getting Things Done Master. With David Allen
In this Vet Vault episode, we are joined by renowned productivity expert David Allen, creator of the "Getting Things Done" (GTD) methodology. Rather than focusing on traditional notions of productivity—doing more in less time for profit—this conversation explores a deeper, more mindful goal: achiev…
March 2, 2025
#138: Veterinary Specialisation Without The Residency: The ’Scenic Route’ You Didn’t Know Existed. With Dr Matt Booth (Part 2)
In this episode, Dr. Matt Booth—ER Practice Development Lead at Ethos Veterinary Health—reveals a little-known truth: the AVMA doesn’t actually require a residency to become a specialist.
We dig into why the traditional residency path dominates the conversation (despite its huge drawbacks) and exp…
Feb. 15, 2025
#137: Why Emergency Vets Quit (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not What You Think!) With Dr Matt Booth
In this episode, we break down a groundbreaking survey on ER vet retention—uncovering the biggest reasons professionals leave the field and, more importantly, how to keep them.
Our guest, Dr. Matt Booth, reveals the “Five Buckets” that determine whether an ER vet stays or quits: ✅ Leadership(the #…
Jan. 27, 2025
136: Are You Studying Wrong? 3 Counter-Intuitive Science-Backed Study Methods For Veterinary Professionals. With Dr Matt Hollindale
Cracking the code on effective studying isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. In this episode, Dr. Matt shares how he ditched ineffective study habits like highlighting and endless rereading and replaced them with evidence-based techniques that skyrocketed his success in his E…
Jan. 7, 2025
#135: I Want To, But I Can’t: 3 Ways Moral Injury Differs From Burnout (And Why It Matters). With Dr Shannon Bass
In this episode, we delve deep into the concept of moral injury, a profound emotional burden that arises when external constraints prevent professionals from acting in line with their ethical standards.
Starting with real-world examples, we distinguish moral injury from trauma and burnout by spotl…
Dec. 22, 2024
134: 5 Reasons Veterinary Teams Feel Undervalued—And How to Leverage ‘Zone of Genius’ to Change That. With Dr Natalie Fayman and Crystal Stokes
The podcast episode discusses the challenges and realities faced by veterinarians in their professional environments, focusing on toxic workplace cultures, undervalued employees, and the importance of team development. The speakers share personal experiences of dealing with unethical practices, dis…
Dec. 9, 2024
🔓 Anesthesia-Associated Hyperkalemia. (Or, That Thing That Greyhounds Do When You Anesthetise Them) With Dr Stacey Jones
Get the show notes for this episode, plus a very neat treatment guide for hyperkalaemia, here. Join our community of Vet Vault Nerds to lift your clinical game and get your groove back with our up-to-date, easy-to-consume c...
Nov. 29, 2024
#133: The Menopause Conversation You'd Have If Your Bestie Was A Woman's Health Specialist. With Dr Nicole Avard and Georgina Drury
This discussion highlights the challenges and societal implications of menopause, particularly around access to care and workplace dynamics. It emphasizes the need for individualized approaches to Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), addressing risks for women starting late. The session explores the …
Nov. 14, 2024
#132: Beyond the Bottom Line: Redefining Veterinary Business Success and Mastering Money Conversations. With Dr. Paul Harrison
In this episode, Dr. Paul Harrison, a leading expert in consumer behavior, shares insights into the challenges veterinarians face when discussing pricing and money with clients. Drawing from his research in consumer psychology and his work with businesses across various sectors, Dr. Harrison explor…
Oct. 29, 2024
#131: Resilience Redefined, The Opposite Of Stuck, and Taking Control Of Your Own Wellbeing. With Dr Jess Moore-Jones
Veterinary coach Dr. Jessica Moore-Jones unpacks workplace dynamics, generational differences in resilience, and how veterinarians can redefine their career satisfaction. Dr Jess challenges the dichotomy of ‘younger vs. older’ vets, exploring the evolving expectations of work-life balance and the …
Oct. 6, 2024
#130: The Joyful Emergency Vet: Essential Strategies For A Long And Happy Career In Emergency Veterinary Practice. With Dr Brooke Schampers and Dr Taleta Hompas
In this episode, we explore the highs and challenges of working in emergency and critical care (ECC) veterinary medicine. The discussion covers the adrenaline-fueled appeal of ECC, the personality types that thrive in the fast-paced, unpredictable environment, and strategies to sustain a long-term …