Episodes 145
Avg. Duration 1h 2m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

Tired of boring, clinical veterinary podcasts? Join Veterinarian Dr Julian Hoad & Anaesthetic Expert Mike Brampton, as they interview inspirational guests each week who are related to the veterinary world. Veterinary Ramblings is like going for a drink with your favourite work colleagues after a long day - we’ll make you laugh, inspire you and perhaps teach you something new!

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Recent Episodes

S22E4 From Tokyo to Tigers: Travel Tales and Vet Stories

Mar 05, 2026 1h 52m

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 respect, ritual, and…

S22E3 Protecting People, Protecting Animals with Dr Paula Boyden

Feb 19, 2026 1h

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 discussion focuses on the…

S22E2 Ethics at the Edge of Veterinary Medicine with Dr Polly Taylor

Feb 05, 2026 1h 2m

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 the idea that “just because…

S22E1 New Year Episode

Jan 22, 2026 58m

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 genuinely improve care or are…

S21E11 London Vet Show Special: Stand J09 and Beyond with Mike & Julian

Nov 14, 2025 1h 13m

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 making the most of your day…

S21E10 Building Better Veterinary Conversations With Arlo Guthrie

Nov 07, 2025 54m

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 VetSurgeon.org, Arlo explores…

S21E9 Breaking Bread and Beating Burnout with Mark Johnston

Oct 31, 2025 1h 5m

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 on anaesthetic risk, Mark…

S21E8 Kickboxing, Burnout & Boundaries with Gunila Pedersen

Oct 24, 2025 1h 3m

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 to night shifts in emergency…

S21E7 Ubuntu on the Road with Manon Verijdt

Oct 17, 2025 1h 6m

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 night on a boat off Norway sparked…

S21E6 Charisma, Communication & Community with Karis Matik

Oct 10, 2025 1h 8m

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 homelessness crisis, Karis…

S21E5 Starting From Scratch: The Manchester Cat Clinic Story with Ellie Lee

Oct 03, 2025 58m

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-winning practice to learning…

S21E4 From Bears To Infection Control with Angela Willemsen

Sep 26, 2025 59m

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 passion for public health, One…

S21E3 Test or Trouble: Practice Hygiene That Actually Works with Neil Forbes

Sep 19, 2025 1h 16m

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 measuring cleanliness matters…

S21E2 Rare Dogs and Real Civility with Sara Jackson

Sep 12, 2025 1h 2m

What do rare spaniels, sled dogs, and civility at work have in common? In this episode, Sara Jackson shares how an accidental encounter with a Sussex Spaniel grew into a passion for breed advocacy…

S21E1 The Accessoscope: Seeing Veterinary Life Differently With Niall Connell

Sep 05, 2025 1h 11m

Niall Connell shares his remarkable journey from an unexpected start in veterinary medicine to a career filled with orthopaedic challenges, leadership roles, and advocacy for accessibility and…

S20E13 Vet Nurse Takeover with Matthew Rendle & Jo Megarity

May 28, 2025 1h 14m

To celebrate Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, we’re flipping the script - literally. Matt Rendle and Jo Megarity step in as guest hosts, giving Mike and Julian a taste of the guest seat for…

S20E12 Bowties, Eyes and Surprise with David Williams

Apr 11, 2025 1h 17m

Dr David Williams joins Mike and Julian for an extensive conversation that spans various topics including the power of a bow tie, lifelong learning, and the intersection of faith and veterinary…

S20E11 Mindset and Mastery with Andy Green

Mar 28, 2025 1h 16m

In this episode, Mike and Julian are joined by Andy Green – small animal vet, leadership mentor, and Director at the employee-owned Pennard Vets.Andy explores the importance of forming habits,…

S20E10 Highland Wildlife Tales With Rebecca Amos

Mar 07, 2025 59m

In this engaging episode of Veterinary Ramblings, Mike and Julian are joined by Rebecca Amos from the Highland Wildlife Park. Rebecca sheds light on her intriguing work involving the reintroduction…

S20E9 Be the Change: Championing Antimicrobial Stewardship With Fergus Allerton

Feb 14, 2025 56m

In this episode, Mike and Julian are joined by Fergus Allerton, a leading voice in antimicrobial stewardship within veterinary medicine, to tackle the pressing issue of antimicrobial resistance…

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