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.

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Recent Episodes

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 B…
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 replace…
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…

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 19, 2025

Why Neutrophils are like Spiderman

From episode 162 on the ECC feed. With Dr Avalene Tan. This is of no real practical relevance for most of us, but it’s too cool not to share! Dr Tan (who has a very useful website and newsletter that highlights the most …

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Feb. 16, 2025

Rhinoscopy Pro Tips

From episode 169 on our Medicine Stream. With Dr Johan Schoeman. How much do you love diagnostics for nasal disease? (Me neither.) Even if you do have a scope - it’s very hard to identify the problem area when the entire …

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Feb. 16, 2025

The Bubblogram

From episode 161 on the ECC feed. With Prof Mark Seitz. Maybe it’s a trauma patient, maybe it’s a blocked cat. Whatever the reason, sometimes when you see free fluid in the abdomen you want to check the integrity of the …

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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.