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128 episodes
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Date created
2023/12/18
Latest episode
2026/09/28
Average duration
39 min.
Release period
11 days
Description
Every veterinary nurse and technician wants to give great care. And not just to give great care - but to use more skills, and get more job satisfaction whilst doing it. Join RVN and veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine, Laura Jones, as she demystifies complex diseases and body systems, breaking them down into small, easy-to-understand chunks that you can use to plan the best possible care for your patients. Every week, in under an hour, you'll get a simple explanation of a different medical condition - along with a list of skills to use, and nursing considerations to apply to your own patients. So if you want to know EXACTLY how to plan amazing nursing care for your medical patients, don't miss an episode!
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125 | This is why our senior cats and dogs are often overlooked - and what you can do about it as a vet nurse
2026/09/28
In episode 125 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking all about our senior patients - a huge proportion of the patients registered with us, yet a small number of the patients we routinely see (unless there's a problem).
We know these patients are at risk of significant chronic disease - which is often subclinical - and they benefit enormously from our skills as veterinary nurses and technicians.
So that's what this episode is all about. We're going to talk about why our senior cats and dogs deserve so much more of our attention than perhaps our clients may perceive, the diseases they're at risk of and why, what the research shows about screening, and - most importantly - what you can start doing in your own practice to support these patients.
If you want to build new nursing skills with your senior patients, have confident discussions with your clients about senior health, or brush up on what to look out for when seeing seniors, you'll find it all in this episode.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
📲 DISHAA Tool: https://www.purinainstitute.com/science-of-nutrition/advancing-brain-health/cognitive-dysfunction-syndrome
📲 LOAD Questionnaire: https://my.elanco.com/au/insights-centre/the-liverpool-osteoarthritis-in-dogs
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
124 | The complete guide to urinary tract endoscopy for veterinary nurses
2026/08/24
In episode 124 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're finishing our endoscopy series with a less common, but by no means less important, procedure - lower urinary tract endoscopy, AKA cystoscopy.
This is a relatively uncommon procedure - I'd never seen one outside of referral practice - but just like our other endoscopic procedures, there are tons of ways we can put our nursing skills to good use, and do more to support patients during urinary investigations.
So in this episode that's exactly what we'll do. Over the next half an hour or so, we'll look at what urinary endoscopy actually involves, the common indications for it, how to prepare, handle and maintain the equipment we use, and - most importantly - the nursing considerations when supporting your urinary patients.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
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📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
123 | Rhinoscopy for veterinary nurses: How our role really makes a difference
2026/08/17
Rhinoscopy is a procedure with a lot going on, and that's why I think our role in it is underrated.
When I worked in GP, my role assisting with scopes was basically set up, cleaning, and anaesthesia. That was it. And we didn't have the luxury of multiple nurses, so often I was juggling trying to monitor my patient AND helping the vet with holding the head, biopsy collection, scope troubleshooting and whatever else they may need.
We had a rhinoscope, but it was rarely used. Most of the time, we'd just look at the back of the nose with our bronchoscope, or fish out a grass blade with a spay hook - and that was it.
I didn't realise how much I could do to support these patients as a vet nurse - and in reality, there are SO many skills we can use while caring for these patients.
In episode 123 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we'll look at what those skills are, and just how much our patients benefit from our support throughout their procedure (and beyond). We'll talk about what happens during a rhinoscopy, the equipment used and how it is managed, and the most important considerations when nursing these patients - before, during, and after their procedure.
You'll leave the episode ready to assist with these procedures confidently, with new skills to put to use.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
122 | Bronchoscopy doesn't need to be scary - here's exactly how to approach it as a vet nurse
2026/08/10
Lower airway endoscopy, aka tracheobronchoscopy or just bronchoscopy for short, is - if I'm honest - the procedure I find the scariest in practice.
And to me, that's probably the biggest reason why I think our role in it as veterinary nurses and technicians is underrated.
My goal with this episode is that you leave it feeling completely confident with bronchoscopy cases - both from an anaesthetic support point of view, and when handling and assisting with the scopes themselves.
We'll cover the indications for these procedures, the ins and outs of the scopes we use, how to collect samples from the lower airway, and a few hints and tips to run these cases successfully as a vet nurse - because we really can have a central role in managing them.
So if you're ready to use more of your skills supporting these patients, you're in the right place.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
121 | Here's everything you need to know about GI endoscopy as a veterinary nurse (and no, you won't break the scope)
2026/08/03
Second to imaging, this is probably THE most common diagnostic procedure performed in internal medicine.
But it's also the one where most of us have been taught wrong - or not taught enough, and I really want to change that over the next few episodes.
There's a misconception that looking at the scope the wrong way will break it, and as a result, we end up scared to touch it for fear of it costing our clinics thousands of pounds.
But in reality, there's so much nursing to be done with patients during endoscopy procedures - and if we spend our careers trying to do anything but touch the scope, we miss out on all of those skills.
So over the next few weeks, we'll look at the common endoscopic procedures (and some not so common ones). We'll explore the different scopes available, how they differ, and how to handle, use, and maintain them. And we'll chat all about the care our patients need from us as they undergo endoscopic procedures - so you can use more of your skills caring for these patients in practice.
Today, we're starting with gastrointestinal endoscopy. We'll look at the different GI procedures, the anatomy of a GI scope, and how to monitor, support and nurse your patients.
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📲 Grab the GI endoscopy report forms: https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/gastrointestinal-guidelines/
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
120 | Feline pancreatitis and triaditis: what do we REALLY need to know about it to nurse these patients confidently?
2026/07/27
In episode 120 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking about a commonly misunderstood condition - feline pancreatitis.
We're actually talking about a few conditions that overlap in our cats; alongside pancreatitis, many present with concurrent GI and hepatobiliary disease ('triaditis').
Many cats with cholangiohepatitis, pancreatitis, chronic enteropathy and combinations of these disease present with similar clinical signs, which can make distinguishing from them challenging. Nursing these patients begins with understanding each of these diseases, how they relate to each other, and the impact they have on our patients - and that's exactly what we're talking about today.
We're going to spend the next half an hour or so chatting all about pancreatitis and related diseases - the myths, misconceptions, nursing needs, and the skills you can use in practice when caring for these often challenging patients.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
119 | Here's exactly what you need to know about nursing dogs with pancreatitis in 2026
2026/07/20
In episode 119 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're taking a detailed look at a disease lots of us see very regularly - pancreatitis.
I wanted to cover this one because pancreatitis is a condition almost all of us have nursed, and yet it's a condition where a lot of what we were originally taught has changed.
And alongside that, we know that nursing care can make or break recovery for these patients, especially in cases of severe disease. There's a lot to think about when caring for them, and a lot of ways we can use our knowledge and skills to give even better care to these patients.
This week, we're chatting all about canine pancreatitis - how it presents, how it impacts our patients, and how we can use more of our skills when caring for these patients in practice. And next week, we'll be turning things over to our cats, focusing on feline pancreatitis and triaditis, and how the disease - and nursing care - is often very different in these patients.
So if you're ready to get nerdy with me and start discovering new ways to support your pancreatitis patients in practice, grab a coffee and let's get into it.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
118 | Just a bit of HGE? Here's what you REALLY need to know about acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome as a vet nurse
2026/07/13
For years, we called it HGE - haemorrhagic gastroenteritis. And for years, a lot of what we thought we knew about it turned out to be wrong.
In episode 118 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're taking a detailed look at what we now know about acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome - or AHDS - the condition we previously thought of as 'haemorrhagic gastroenteritis'.
We know these patients need a LOT from us as veterinary nurses. They're often critically unwell and can decompensate over a period of hours - and the way we treat them now, vs how we used to treat HGE in the past, has changed significantly.
And that's exactly what we'll be looking at in this episode - what AHDS is, how it impacts our patients, and the treatment and nursing care that really makes a difference. And of course, with this, the skills we can use in the process.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
117 | The microbiome and its role in gastrointestinal disease: everything vet nurses need to know about it in 2026
2026/07/06
The microbiome is probably THE most talked about area of GI disease this year.
And with good reason - because it's fascinating, and we're only learning more and more about it as time goes on.
The microbiome is linked to so much more than 'just' dysbiosis - from gastrointestinal disease to cancer, emotional health and much more, this unseen but mighty 'virtual organ' is hugely important in our patients.
And as our understanding of it grows, so too does our role in supporting GI patients as veterinary nurses and technicians.
In episode 117 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're discussing exactly what the microbiome is, what we know about it so far, what affects it, and what happens when we see dysbiosis - a disruption in the normal microbial balance.
And, of course, we'll look at how we can use more of our skills to support patients with dysbiosis - from support during diagnostics, to faecal microbiota transplantation and much more.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
116 | Have we got IBD wrong for years? Here's what you ACTUALLY need to know about chronic inflammatory enteropathy as a veterinary nurse
2026/06/29
In episode 116 of the Medical Nursing Podcast I'm bringing you the updated need-to-know information on one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases we see - chronic inflammatory enteropathy, or what we used to call inflammatory bowel disease.
Lots has changed in the management of this challenging condition over the years - and as we've learned more and more about it, the way we care for these patients has also evolved.
If we don't evolve with it, we'll end up nursing our patients based on an old version of the disease - and that's exactly what this episode will help you do.
Together, we'll refresh and update our knowledge, and look at where veterinary nursing fits in the management of this often complex disease.
So if you're ready to do more with your GI patients and understand how they benefit from more of our nursing skills, you're in the right place.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
115 | The real difference veterinary nurses make to medical patients (when we get the chance)
2026/06/01
Today I want to show you what happens when we GET to do more as veterinary nurses and technicians.
I'm very aware that, as primarily a referral RVN, there are differences in what I do in referral vs what I do when I work in GP. However, there's one thing that remains the same regardless of the clinic I'm working in that day - I still get to use my skills with medical patients.
Internal medicine sounds fancy, but it just means 'medicine'. We all see medicine every day. I was nursing CKD patients, diabetics, dyspnoeic cats, dogs with diarrhoea, etc, WAY before I went into referral.
So if you're thinking there's less you can do with your patients because you're in general practice, I want to challenge that thought today.
In this episode, I don't just want to tell you what you can do, I want to SHOW you. And to do that, I'm bringing you the real in-clinic stories from the over 200 nurses and technicians that I've worked with inside the Medical Nursing Academy.
Those nurses have all done things they should be incredibly proud of. They've helped their patients in new ways, they've changed their clinic culture, and they've indirectly helped the rest of their nursing team develop and cultivate their passions, too.
It doesn't matter where you work - you can still use more of your skills and make even more of a difference to your patients, your clients, and your colleagues. So grab a cuppa and let's talk about how.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
114 | My honest reflections after 20 years of vet nursing (and what we should aim for next)
2026/05/25
We're finishing off Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2026 with something a little different.
No guests, no guidelines. Just me, twenty years of memories, a few things I wish someone had told me earlier, and some honest thoughts on where I think we go from here.
In episode 114 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm reflecting on nearly two decades of vet nursing - the good bits, the hard bits, the moments I nearly walked away, and the moments that made everything make sense again.
We've talked this month about what we can do, and what vets think of us. But this episode is more personal, vulnerable, and about the bigger picture. We're chatting all about where we've come from, where I think we're heading, and what I'd love us to hold onto along the way.
If you've ever felt like you weren't quite cut out for this, had moments where you felt exasperated by a profession that didn't value your skills, or wondered whether you were really making a difference, you need to hear this episode.
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
113 | What vets REALLY think about veterinary nursing (ft Scott Kilpatrick)
2026/05/11
In episode 113 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm doing something different - something I've never done in history of the show.
I'm bringing a vet on to chat with us.
This isn't a clinical episode, though we do chat a little bit of internal medicine (it's impossible not to when you get a medicine RVN and a medic together!).
It's a conversation that I think we ALL need to have, about what vets really think of our role, our knowledge, and our skills - and how vets and nurses can work together to improve both of our roles.
Scott Kilpatrick is a veterinary surgeon and specialist in internal medicine. Scott is not only a vet, but also a vet who works very closely with veterinary nurses and technicians, and couldn't do his job without them. And, when not working in clinical practice, he's one of the directors at VTX - a CPD company tirelessly championing veterinary nursing.
If you've ever felt disheartened by a 'vet-nurse divide' or felt unsure on how to approach your vets about something - using your skills, suggesting a treatment for a patient, or sharing your opinion about a case - I know you'll get so much value from this conversation.
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About Scott:
📲 Learn more about Scott: https://vtx-cpd.com/about/
📲 Learn more about the Veterinary Thought Exchange: https://vtx-cpd.com/
📲 Listen to Scott on the VTX Podcast: https://vtx-cpd.com/podcasts/
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
112 | Talking about 'utilising vet nurses' isn't enough - we need to ACTUALLY use our skills. Here's how to do exactly that.
2026/05/04
For a long time, we've talked about how 'utilising vet nurses' is important - and how everything gets better when our skills are really used.
But how well are we REALLY doing that?
In episode 112 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, and the first episode of VNAM 2026, we're talking all about what utilisation really looks like.
We'll explore the workforce crisis driving this conversation, what the evidence says about veterinary nursing - how patient care improves, how practice revenue improves, and how professional longevity and burnout improve - and we'll look at HOW to do more with your patients, in your practice, right now.
If you're a registered or student veterinary nurse, or a credentialled technician, you won't want to miss this episode.
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Resources mentioned this episode
📲 Technician utilisation guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/wp-content/uploads/globalassets/02-guidelines/2023-aaha-technician-utilization-guidelines/resources/2023-aaha-technician-utilization-guidelines-new.pdf
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Looking for medical nursing CPD?
📲 Get unlimited CPD inside the Library Club: http://vimn.thrivecart.com/libraryclub/
📲 Snag a webinar from the on-demand library: https://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/veterinary-education-webinar-library
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More free ways to learn with me:
📲 Grab the show notes and references from today's episode: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com/podcast
📲 Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/vetinternalmedicinenursing
🖥️ Learn more about medical nursing: http://www.veterinaryinternalmedicinenursing.com
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This podcast does not replace a veterinary surgeon's advice, and its content is provided only for information. A veterinary surgeon must diagnose all conditions, and veterinary nurses and technicians must ensure they work within local legislation and regulating body guidelines at all times. Any products or treatments discussed are for information only and do not constitute endorsements of products or services.
111 | Not utilising veterinary nursing skills is costing your clinic THOUSANDS. Here's what to do about it (ft Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE)
2026/04/27
In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm joined by Alyssa Mages, Credentialled Veterinary Technician, panel member on the AAHA Veterinary Technician Utilisation Guidelines, mentor at MentorVet and CVO at Empowering Veterinary Teams.
Alyssa and I sat down for a really important conversation - about the global challenges veterinary nurses and technicians face, about utilising our skills (and what happens when clinics don't), and about how things like burnout, attrition and retention issues are having a significant impact on all of us.
More importantly than that, we discussed not just how things are different in the UK and US, but how our roles are much more similar than it might first seem - and how we can work together to improve utilisation, job satisfaction, autonomy, confidence and retention.
Wherever you are in the world, and whatever your job title - technician, nurse, paraveterinarian or anything in between, I know you'll get so much value from this episode 💜
Resources mentioned this episode:
📲 About Alyssa: https://www.empoweringveterinaryteams.com/who-we-are/
📲 AAHA technician utilisation guidelines: https://www.aaha.org/resources/2023-aaha-technician-utilization-guidelines/
📲 The economic cost of burnout in veterinary medicine: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.814104/full
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racer1923 2024/09/22
Amazing!!
As a current veterinary assistant that is training to become a veterinary technologist I stumbled across this podcast as a means to learn more outside...
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My favorite veterinary nursing podcast
I have learned so much from this podcast and appreciate the easy to access information. I can listen to the podcast one day and then put into practice...