In this episode, Malcolm highlights the value of encouraging and flexible colleagues - at all stages of his career - and how adversity led him into getting interested in representing his profession, both for the British Equine Veterinary Association and the BVA. As BVA president, he found himself promoting 'Great Veterinary Workplaces', thinking more deeply about animal welfare and being involved with the association's campaign around microaggressions, highlighting the value of understanding others’ points of view. He also talks about his enthusiasm for live music.
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Episode 2 - Careers chat with Caroline Scobie
In this episode, Caroline Scobie speaks about her interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and how that has led to collaborations outside of the traditional practitioner role. Her interest has been furthered by undertaking an MSc in evidence-based medicine and that has led to Caroline taking a closer look at what diagnostics can do and the limitations. She explains how her nosiness is the ideal skill for a vet, both with clients and with colleagues.
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Episode 1: Careers chat with David Charles
In this episode, David talks about making the change to study veterinary science after initially starting another degree. He discusses how he got into farm vetting despite having no background in the sector, and the value of having skills from other non-veterinary work—in this case, running a bar—and maintaining a flexible attitude. He shares his proud moment of representing Black British veterinary students in the USA, the importance of supportive colleagues and the need to look for opportunities when things don't go as planned.
The Vet Record Podcast covers veterinary news, views, careers and clinical issues. Hosted by editor-in-chief, Suzanne Jarvis, and other members of the editorial team, it aims to bring an informal look at what’s going on in the veterinary world.