The Vet Chat NZ

Navigating a Diverse Career & Practice Ownership | Warren Stroud

Recorded earlier in 2021, host Steve speaks with vet Warren Stroud about his diverse career. About being a business and practice owner in the Kapiti Coast and the shift from large to small animal practice. Warren also provides tips to young vets as to what practice owners are looking for in a new graduate or colleague.

Using Farm Data to Improve Welfare and Profitability on Farms and in Clinics | Samantha Tennent

With a melting pot career, BVetTech grad Samantha Tennent has ingrained herself in the dairy sector. She was a vet nurse briefly and an AI tech, then a Farm Solutions Manager at LIC for three and a half years. She did a stint in rural advertising and was the programme manager for InCalf at DairyNZ before taking on her current role as the General Manager of WelFarm Ltd. Recorded during lockdown in 2021, Sam speaks with Matt Wells about how we can take advantage of the opportunities from better farm data and new processor requirements.  She also uses her unique background to discuss how it can be done without increasing vet workloads, while improving incomes for both clinics and farmers.

 

Common Behaviour Issues in Cats & Dogs | Dr Lucy Scott

Recently awarded a membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Behaviour, Dr Lucy Scott has a passion in helping owners and their animals live happily alongside one another. Lucy speaks with host Steve about common behaviour issues in cats and dogs, in particular separation anxiety, how it can be managed and treated and when behaviour cases should be referred. 

The Changing Face of Lepto in NZ | Dr Julie Collins-Emerson

Julie Collins-Emerson is one of the founding members of the Leptospirosis Research Group at Massey University. With over 30 years experience in lepto management in New Zealand, she has been involved in almost all of the recent research in this field. She talks to Matt Wells about New Zealand's terrible history with lepto on farms, how we've improved over time, and the ongoing challenges we face as serovars evolve & new issues emerge.

 

A Master of Veterinary Medicine | Associate Professor Kate Hill

Director of Masters of Veterinary Medicine at Massey, registered Specialist with the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council & a director of the Centre for Service & Working Dog Health, Kate Hill wears many hats. Kate chats about her roles, in particular the Masters Programme & how it can benefit vets at any stage of their career. She also provides tips in handling Hyperthyroidism in cats having done her PhD on transdermal methimazole use.

Embracing On-Farm Technology as a Large Animal Vet | Trish McIntosh

Trish is a practitioner, farmer, consultant & practice owner at North Canterbury Vets Culverden, with over 30 years of experience. She speaks with host Matt Wells about the changing landscape of a large animal vet as a result of the ever-increasing adoption of on-farm technology by clients, and the opportunities this creates to add value & make the job more rewarding.

Wellbeing & Traumatic Stress in the Veterinary Industry | Dr Hilal Dogan

Dr Hilal Dogan, Massey graduate of 2014, is the founder of The Veterinary Confessionals Project which she started in her final year. Currently the Director of Wellbeing at the Veterinary Emergency Group, Hilal speaks with host Steve about her inspiration behind The Vet Confessionals Project and how it helps veterinary professionals all over the world. 

 

Antimicrobial Resistance in the Dairy Industry | Andy Millar

Andy Millar, Technical Manager On-Farm Research and Development at Fonterra, speaks with host Matt Wells about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the dairy industry. Andy has a wealth of knowledge in the AMR space, with a perspective from various levels; farm, vet practitioner, industry, pharmacological and science. 

Cardiology for Companion Animal Vets | Joon Seo

Joon Seo, veterinary cardiology registrar talks with host Steve Oehley about his role as well as his recommendations to vets in the field about how to approach heart disease.    

Animal Welfare in the Dairy Industry | Mike Shallcrass

Mike Shallcrass, Senior Veterinary Manager at Fonterra talks with host Matt Wells about the changes that are occurring in the animal welfare space in New Zealand's dairy industry.