Veterinary Ramblings

FIP, Ethics, & The Truth About Feline Medicine | Dr. Petra Cerna

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by feline medicine specialist Dr. Petra Cerna, DVM, PhD, to explore the unique clinical, physi

Puppy Farms, Politics & Protecting Dogs with Dr. Marc Abraham part 2

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Dr. Marc Abraham to explore animal welfare, grassroots campaigning, legislation, and the po

Puppy Farms, Politics & Protecting Dogs with Dr. Marc Abraham

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Dr. Marc Abraham to explore animal welfare, grassroots campaigning, legislation, and the po

Bears, Birds & the BSAVA Handover

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad catch up on recent adventures, veterinary milestones, and a few unexpected stories along the way. The ep

Breeding, Bans, and Brachycephalics with Dan O’Neill & Marisa Heath

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Dan O’Neill & Marisa Heath to unpack the controversy surrounding the so-called “67 breeds b

Port Etiquette, Public Speaking, and Polar Bears

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad cover everything from formal dinner etiquette to key issues in the veterinary industry. A humorous start,

Pet Savers, Propeller Planes, and the Perfect Scone

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Allie Selby, Fundraising and Income Generation Manager for PetSavers, part of the British S

From Tokyo to Tigers: Travel Tales and Vet Stories

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, hosts Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad kick off the episode with Mike’s recent trip to Japan, sharing observations from a culture built on

Protecting People, Protecting Animals with Dr Paula Boyden

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Mike Brampton and Julian Hoad are joined by Dr. Paula Boyden, newly appointed Fellow and leading voice on animal and human welfare. The

Ethics at the Edge of Veterinary Medicine with Dr Polly Taylor

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Julian Hoad and Mike Brampton are joined by Dr Polly Taylor to discuss veterinary ethics and the limits of modern medicine. Centred on

New Year Episode

This week on Veterinary Ramblings, Julian Hoad and Mike Brampton debate the value of pre-anaesthetic blood tests for young, healthy animals, questioning whether they genu

London Vet Show Special: Stand J09 and Beyond with Mike & Julian

We’re warming up for the London Vet Show with a mix of conference wisdom and classic chaos. Mike talks super-cuffs and reliable readings, Julian drops a 60-second CPD on

Building Better Veterinary Conversations With Arlo Guthrie

This week we’re joined by Arlo Guthrie - publisher, community builder, and unapologetic critical thinker. From cake factories and cockpits to founding VetNurse.co.uk and

Breaking Bread and Beating Burnout with Mark Johnston

This week we’re joined by Mark Johnston, former equine anaesthetist, digital innovator, and mental health advocate. From his early years in Newmarket to leading research

Kickboxing, Burnout & Boundaries with Gunila Pedersen

This week we’re joined by Gunila Pedersen - ECC vet, life coach, and Muay Thai enthusiast who splits her time between Spain, Denmark, and the UK. From belly dancing gigs

Ubuntu on the Road with Manon Verijdt

This week we’re joined by Manon Verijdt - writer, adventurer, and editor of Ubuntu Magazine. From a very Dutch loaf to a very big leap: Manon shares how a sleepless nigh

Charisma, Communication & Community with Karis Matik

This week we’re joined by Karis Matik, Marketing & Brand Director at Kernow Vet Messaging and dedicated StreetVet volunteer. From French baguettes to Cornwall’s hidden h

Starting From Scratch: The Manchester Cat Clinic Story with Ellie Lee

Ellie Lee joins us to share the remarkable journey of opening Manchester Cat Clinic with her husband just two years ago. From renovating a derelict building into an award

From Bears To Infection Control with Angela Willemsen

Angela Willemsen’s career spans human nursing, the Royal Australian Air Force, veterinary medicine, and a PhD in infection control. She shares how her journey shaped a pa

Test or Trouble: Practice Hygiene That Actually Works with Neil Forbes

Neil Forbes joins us again to uncover what really goes on behind the scenes of veterinary hygiene. From hidden pathogens to the culture of “good enough,” he shares why me