veterinary thought exchange vtx:podcast

About veterinary thought exchange vtx:podcast

The veterinary thought exchange (vtx) was founded in 2019 by RCVS and EBVS Veterinary Specialists Scott Kilpatrick and Liz Bode. The vision for vtx is to provide high-quality, friendly veterinary CPD that both educates and inspires our colleagues, delivered in a professional and compassionate manner. Through the vtx:podcast, we hope to start conversations with as many of you as possible.

Publisher

vtxpodcast

Category

business · education · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2020

Latest episode

8 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Episode 75 - My Veterinary Voice

   We’re so thrilled to have Robyn Lowe join us on this episode of the podcast. Robyn is a powerhouse of compassion, communication, and clinical excellence; a Registered Veterinary Nurse with advanced diplomas in surgery, medicine, and anaesthesia, and a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and wellbeing in the veterinary profession. In this episode, we talk about the many hats Robyn wears, from advanced clinical nursing to writing, advocacy, and mental health leadership. She shares her journey from the wards to the wider world of veterinary communication, including her work with Veterinary Voices UK, the Veterinary Voices Public Page, and as the first RVN ever to sit on the Board of Trustees at Vetlife. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and deeply human conversation, touching on mentorship, moral courage, social media, and the power of speaking up with kindness. Robyn reflects on how she balances her passion for patient care with her commitment to supporting the people who provide it, and why she believes every voice in the profession matters. Robyn Lowe BSc (Hons), Dip AVN (Surgery, Medicine, Anaesthesia), Dip HE CVN, RVN is a Registered Advanced Veterinary Nurse, writer, educator, and advocate based in the UK. She’s a Director of Veterinary Voices UK, contributor to Canine Arthritis Management, and a trustee at Vetlife, where she continues to champion wellbeing, inclusion, and compassionate professionalism across the veterinary field. For more CPD and educational content, visit: https://www.vtx-cpd.com

2. 

   27 Jul 2025

   Episode 74 - Just a Thought... Should we feed raw?

   For today's clinical discussion, we’re joined once again by Dr. Sean McCormack, veterinarian, conservationist, media presenter, and passionate advocate for both animal health and environmental sustainability. This time, we turn our attention to a topic that sparks a lot of debate in the veterinary world: raw feeding. Is it better for pets? What are the risks? And how should clinicians approach these conversations with curious or committed clients? Sean brings both clinical insight and open-minded pragmatism to the discussion. We explore the potential benefits that owners report, the common concerns around safety and nutritional balance, and how vets can help clients navigate the evidence, even when opinions are strong on both sides. Sean shares his thoughts on how to maintain trust, stay science-informed, and communicate without judgment when discussing feeding choices. Whether you’re firmly in the cooked camp, a cautious supporter of raw, or just trying to find your footing in these sometimes-tricky conversations, this episode offers thoughtful, balanced perspective on a hot topic in veterinary nutrition. Dr. Sean McCormack is also the host of the Sean’s Wildlife Podcast and founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group. You can hear more about his incredible career journey in Episode 73: Opening the Windows. For more CPD and educational content, visit: https://www.vtx-cpd.com

3. 

   14 Jul 2025

   Episode 73 - Opening the Windows

   We’re so thrilled to have Dr. Sean McCormack join us on this episode of the podcast. We talk about his amazing career, from working in windowless rooms to finally “opening that window” as his path evolved from zoo vet to garden designer. Sean shares stories about roses, rainbows, flora and fauna, David Attenborough, and everything in between. It’s a warm, engaging chat that shows his passion for wildlife, conservation, and storytelling in veterinary work. Dr. Sean McCormack is a veterinarian, conservationist, and media presenter. He studied Animal Science before vet school at University College Dublin with a focus on zoo and wildlife medicine. After six years in clinical practice treating wildlife, domestic, and exotic species, he moved into pet nutrition consultancy. He founded the Ealing Wildlife Group in West London and leads the Ealing Beaver Project, returning Eurasian Beavers to urban London for the first time in over 400 years. Sean is also an ambassador for the Beaver Trust, host of Sean’s Wild Life podcast, and a regular on TV and radio including BBC Springwatch, BBC The One Show, and ITV This Morning. Don’t forget Sean will also join us for our next clinical episode to chat about some of the pros and cons of raw feeding. We’d love to have you listen in for that too. For more CPD and educational content, visit: https://www.vtx-cpd.com”

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

47

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

81

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