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 …
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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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Stay sharp and build confidence in your day-to-day practice with our clinical podcasts, delivering practical, up-to-date knowledge straight from the experts. Beyond just information, it’s about insight—and about feeling like you know your stuff.

Your ultimate CPD companion: informative, accessible, and designed to make your job easier and more rewarding.

Recent Episodes

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-w…
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

This episode takes a closer look at the challenges veterinarians face in their workplaces, including toxic cultures, feeling undervalued, and leadership that misses the mark. Our guests share personal experiences with unethi…
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 …
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…
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 psycholo…
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. old…

Recent Blog Posts

Cholestyramine and Rat Bait

From episode 149 on the ECC Feed with Nick Merwood and Kasra Ahmadi. Have you heard about using cholestyramine as a decontaminant for toxins that undergo enterohepatic recirculation? Here something important to know about cholestyram…

ALP Pearls

From episode 153 on the Medicine Feed. With Prof Jill Maddison. You already know about the common non-liver causes of increased ALP, like bone isomers in young animals, steroid or phenobarb-induced ALP in dogs, and of course those vague 'old-w…

When a Wood’s Lamp isn’t a Wood’s Lamp

From episode 158 on the Medicine Feed. With Dr. Nellie Choi. I’d kinda given up on Wood’s lamps when hunting for ringworm. I’ve taken hundreds of concerned cats with skin lesions into a dark room with my little portable UV light, …

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.