We're back with another packed episode of the vtx podcast 🎙️
🎙️ In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the brilliant Dr. Jess Moore-Jones, a vet with an unconventional career path and a passion for transforming veterinary practice cultures. Jess is the founder of Unleashed Coaching and Consulting, where she helps vet clinics build resilient teams and thriving workplaces.
In addition to her personal career journey, we cover topics such as imposter syndrome and the concept of the equal and opposite truth, explaining how embracing the complexity of decision-making can lead to better outcomes. In a fascinating conversation, she talks about choosing your suffering, explaining how we can control how we experience difficult situations by shifting our mindset.
🎙️ Next, we have a fantastic veterinary clinical CPD chat with Lucy Hyams and Katie Sherratt from Protexin. Lucy, a veterinary surgeon and Veterinary Technical Advisor, and Katie, a Territory Manager, discuss how to handle behavioural concerns in small animal patients. This segment is packed with practical advice on navigating tricky conversations with clients and recognising signs of anxiety in pets.
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Not long to go until this year's London Vet Show! I'm very excited to see faces new and familiar, and am looking forward to hearing from the multitude of fantastic speakers at this year's event.
I'll be bringing my session 'Ditching the script: Investigation & management of acute diarrhoea' to you on the 14th (13:40-14:40) and 15th (10:10-11:10) of November in Gallery Suite 13.
Will we be seeing you? 👀 Comment below!
For more details, and to book your place, visit: https://rfg.circdata.com/publish/LVS24/?source=___&utm_source=&utm_medium=%20&utm_campaign=&tracesourcecode=
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🐾 Let's Talk Prazosin in Cats 🐾
Today, we’re diving into a hot topic: Prazosin and its use in managing urethral obstruction in cats.
Many of you are familiar with Prazosin as an alpha-adrenergic receptor antagonist, often used to reduce urethral spasms in cats with this challenging condition. But, the big question is—how effective is it really? 🤔
There’s ongoing debate and varying evidence on its efficacy, with some studies even suggesting a potential increase in re-obstruction rates. So, let’s not take the data at face value. We need to dig deeper into the studies, understand different case populations, dosages, and course durations before drawing conclusions.
I’d love to hear your experiences and thoughts on using Prazosin in your feline patients. Do you find it beneficial, or do you share the skepticism? Let’s unpack this together! 🐱💬
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Today, we’re focusing on Omeprazole—a proton pump inhibitor often used to reduce stomach acidity in our patients.
Before prescribing Omeprazole, consider these two critical questions:
💬 What is Omeprazole actually doing?
💬 Why is it needed in this specific case?
Omeprazole works by lowering stomach acidity and raising pH levels. However, evidence strongly supports its use mainly for conditions like gastrointestinal ulceration and reflux esophagitis. Using it for kidney disease, pancreatitis, liver disease, or vomiting without clear signs of gastroesophageal issues may not be warranted.
Diarrhoea is a common adverse effect in dogs, though not reported in cats. Additionally, abrupt discontinuation after prolonged use may cause mild changes in the gut microbiota. While serious side effects are rare, the potential for intestinal dysbiosis exists, leading to complications like bacterial pneumonia or issues related to NSAID use.
Has your omeprazole prescribing practices changed? What are your thoughts on the use of omeprazole in small animal practice?
🔗 More information here: The use of metronidazole in acute diarrhea in dogs: a narrative review - PubMed (nih.gov)
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🚨 Metronidazole: Are We Overusing It? 🚨
Today, we're thinking about metronidazole. 🐶🐱
Metronidazole has long been a go-to antibiotic for treating both acute and chronic diarrhoea in dogs and cats. But as we learn more, evidence suggests it might not be as necessary as we once thought. In fact, using it when it's not truly needed could have some harmful effects. 📉
Studies show that metronidazole often doesn't make a significant difference in well patients with acute diarrhoea, even if it's haemorrhagic. So, we're asking: Are we overusing this medication in clinical practice? 🤔
We'd love to hear your thoughts! How are you using (or not using) metronidazole in your practice? Let’s start a conversation! 💬
For more details, check out the studies linked here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37884173/
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We're putting our members on the map! 🌍
It's such a delight (and very humbling!) to find veterinarians joining our community from all over the world. We're so glad to have you with us, and we want to know:
Why vtx? What are you most enjoying and what would you like to see more of?
If you see your country listed, tag with the flag below 👇
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Good news! We are delighted to be able to introduce to you our new practical wet lab days that will be starting in October 2024 🎉
These practical days have been specifically created to supplement many of the online courses that we already offer and are suited to both veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses.
The practical days will be held at the new wet lab facility at Coquet Vets in Northumberland, and we are very excited to offer these days. Due to the nature of the wet lab days, places are limited to 12 people per intake, so sign up fast [via the link in our bio] to avoid disappointment.
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Practical veterinary surgeon sessions:
09.10.2024 - Hands-On Internal Medicine: A Day of Practical Techniques
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://bit.ly/4ch8ZFX
10.10.2024 - Emergency Medicine Immersion… A practical day of emergency techniques
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://bit.ly/4bd4nPS
11.10.2024 - Emergency Surgery Essentials: A practical workshop for small animal veterinarians
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://bit.ly/4ewj97n
Practical veterinary nurse sessions:
08.10.2024 - Emergency Medicine in Action: Practical Techniques for Veterinary Nurses
BOOK YOUR PLACE: https://bit.ly/3KZvfbu
We are thrilled to be announced as the main sponsor for students at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. The final year jackets are a rite of passage for all vet students as they progress into their final clinical year of vet school.
VTX was created with the idea of supporting and teaching students as they take on the challenging transition period from vet school to a career as young veterinary professionals. We want to cultivate a supportive and nurturing environment where they can continue to learn and make mistakes as they grow in confidence. Learn more about the benefits of a VTX membership here:
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🔔 New podcast alert 🔔
Episode 65: Painful Paradoxes: https://bit.ly/3RWsDz6
🎙️ In this week's episode, we have an important conversation with the amazing Dr. Sarah Keir, a small animal vet with an impressive and varied clinical career in veterinary medicine, and is a true testament to someone who has had a very varied career and has found something that works for her.
Sarah is a true testament expect discussions that range from the unexpected twists and turns in a veterinary career, to discussions on baking blogs and female explorers!
🎙️ We're also fortunate enough to have Sophie Duguid from Zoetis UK on the show this week. Sophie talks about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in veterinary medicine, with a focus on dermatology.
She explains the fundamentals of AI, neural networks, and deep learning, and how these technologies can enhance veterinary care, particularly through the concept of the virtual laboratory. Having known her since my time in vet school, it's wonderful to chat with her and follow her amazing career.
What unexpected directions has your veterinary career taken? Let us know your thoughts on the episode below 👇
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If you can’t get enough of vtx, check out Scott’s guest appearance on the RCVS Knowledge podcast!
Joining host and RCVS Clinical Lead Sally Everitt, the pair dive into a number of topics, including researching as a practicing vet and its benefits, as well as discussions on Scott’s study on cobalamin supplementation in dogs. Thanks to all those who have listened so far, over 300 downloads and counting!
Listen here: https://bit.ly/3VJPCy9
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🔔 New episode alert 🔔
Episode 64 - 'When I grow up I want to be happy': https://bit.ly/4e9nsVX
"This podcast episode was particularly special for me. I remember being inspired as a teenager watching Emma Milne and her colleagues on television becoming vets and fulfilling the dream that I had always had. She is definitely one of the reasons that I went on to study veterinary medicine. The very landscape may have changed over the last 20 years, but what has not changed is the heart and soul of the people that are part of this profession. We need people like Emma in our profession and on our side, and I'm inspired by her today as I was all those years ago."
🎙️Join us for an engaging discussion with Emma Milne, a qualified veterinarian from Bristol University and a familiar face from BBC1's "Vets in Practice".
🎙️ Having campaigned on various issues from hunting with dogs to pedigree animal health, her drive to improve animal welfare shines through as she discusses the impact of changes in animal breeding and the importance of veterinary intervention.
🎙️ In our veterinary clinical CPD segment, Jonny Lambert, National Veterinary Manager at Zoetis UK, delves into the topic of therapeutics in canine allergic cases. Jonny covers the importance of effective diagnosis on the choice of therapy in allergic dogs.
🎙️ During our chat, we also discuss strategies for managing chronic allergic cases, including identification and approach to flare-ups. Jonny also emphasizes the significance of responsible use of therapeutics and the long-term considerations for managing canine allergies.
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🔔 New episode alert 🔔
Episode 63 - 'Finding the best solution with the best of intentions': https://bit.ly/4e3gS3b
🎙️Join us for an engaging discussion with Edwina Gildea, Veterinary Lead at Zoetis UK, as she illuminates the unique and rewarding career path of a veterinarian in the pharmaceutical industry.
🎙️ In our clinical CPD segment, we are joined by Louise Longstaff, National Veterinary Manager at Zoetis UK, who will delve into the responsible use of parasiticides in dermatology.
🎙️ This is a great episode for veterinary professions who are considering alternative career paths from the traditional careers in clinical practice - another great example of the amazing opportunities your veterinary qualification/passport can give you!
🎙️ One key takeaway is beautifully captured in Maya Angelou's powerful quote: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” This quote strikes a chord with all of us, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and growth in our professional journeys.
Very keen to hear your thoughts on this one - let us know your highlights below 👇
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