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  • 147: What I Got Wrong (And Right!) About AI in VetMed: A Software Engineer Sets Me Straight. With Rohan Relan
    Sep 28 2025

    In episode 141, I shared my take on where AI fits into veterinary medicine - and where it might take us next.

    But I’m no expert.

    So I brought one in.


    In this episode, I sit down with Rohan Relan , Silicon Valley software engineer and founder of ScribbleVet ,an AI tool built for vets. We unpack the promise and pitfalls of AI in clinical practice and try to figure out how you can use it without losing sleep (or your license).

    What we cover:

    • Why AI is not just a "smarter Google”- and why that matters
    • The risky shortcuts vets are already taking (and how to avoid them)
    • How to increase trust and accuracy when using AI
    • Where innovation collides with privacy, data, and consent
    • DIY AI vs purpose-built tools


    If you're curious about AI but not sure what’s hype and what’s helpful, this one’s for you.


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    Topics and Timestamps

    04:39 What I got wrong about AI

    08:19 How models “know” things — next‐word prediction & reasoning

    15:00 Grounding AI responses using external tools / search

    19:19 Scribble Vet features

    38:12 Privacy, ownership, and AI liability

    51:00 Rohan’s podcast and AI tool recommendations

    54:00 Key misconceptions & Caveats


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    1 h
  • PIMA: The Anaemia That You Didn’t Know About, But Really Should. With Dr Cynthia Lucidi and Dr Claire Sharp. Bonus - Live at IVECCS
    Sep 8 2025

    Today’s bonus IVECCS live session wasn’t your average ‘clinical 101’. I had the absolute privilege of getting two brilliant minds on the yellow couch, and … wow.

    Apparently 1 + 1 = 🤯 !!


    Clinical pathogist Dr Cynthia Lucidi joined me to unpack her talk on Diagnosing Ineffective Hematopoiesis. If you’re a bit lost with that title - don’t worry, so was I! So I brought backup: ECC legend Dr Claire Sharp joined me to ask the smart questions, and together, they cracked open a topic every GP and ECC vet needs to understand: PIMA – Precursor-Targeted Immune-Mediated Anaemia. (If you’ve ever managed an anaemia case that almost looked like IMHA but just didn’t quite fit, or just an anaemia that didn’t want to fit into ANY of the boxes, it was probably this!)

    This one started out GP-friendly, but with two minds like these-it escalated fast. Expect specialist-level gold. You’ll want to give this one your full attention. But I promise - it’s worth it!


    What we cover:

    • Defining ineffective haematopoiesis and how it differs from hypoplasia
    • Diagnostic criteria and differentials for PIMA vs. IMHA
    • Importance of timing and interpretation in persistent non-regenerative anaemia
    • Why bone marrow aspiration is underused and how to perform it effectively
    • Pathologist tips on identifying spherocytes and phagocytosis artefacts
    • Challenges of diagnosing IMHA and PIMA in cats
    • Role of transfusions and crossmatching in long-term PIMA management
    • Timeframes for response and remission in PIMA treatment
    • When to consider splenectomy for refractory cases
    • Clinical significance of myelofibrosis in dogs with PIMA
    • Educating clients and general practitioners on prognosis and referral timing


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    49 min
  • 146: Your Veterinary Sixth Sense: How It Works, And How to Teach It. With Dr Annie Wayne
    Aug 26 2025

    Ever had a case where you just knew what was wrong before you even touched the patient - but if someone asked you HOW you know, you couldn’t explain it?

    That almost mystical “sixth sense” we develop in practice - that’s exactly what this episode is about.

    Our guest is Dr Annie Wayne - a criticalist, educator, and learning strategist—who’s been exploring naturalistic decision making: the cognitive model that explains how experts think in real-time, and how to pass that intuition on.

    We talk about what separates expert intuition from novice reasoning, how to break down unconscious diagnostic processes, and how the right kind of mentorship can accelerate the path to expertise. Annie also shares her research on parenting and vet careers, challenging the stigma around pregnancy and parenthood during training.

    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • What “naturalistic decision making” really means (and why it feels like a sixth sense)
    • How experienced vets spot subtle signs that others miss
    • How to externalise your gut feeling so younger vets can learn from it
    • Real-world strategies for mentorship and better clinical teaching
    • How to avoid the traps of lazy “shortcut” thinking
    • How this framework builds confidence and reduces stress in new grads
    • Annie’s personal take on parenting through training—and how to smash the stigma around pregnancy in vet careers

    This isn’t just about clinical decision-making - it’s about how we teach, how we lead, and how we support each other in a demanding profession.


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    Topics and Time Stamps

    04:53 What is Naturalistic Decision-Making?

    08:36 Expert vs Novice Thinking: Why Mentorship Matters

    15:55 Risks of Shortcut Thinking and Balancing with Algorithms

    19:11 Speeding Up Expertise: Can We Teach "Sixth Sense" Thinking?

    22:47 Mentorship Models: Building Skills and Confidence

    34:45 Can AI Help Naturalistic Thinking?

    37:20 Parenthood and Veterinary Careers: Breaking Stigma and Building Support



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    1 h
  • #145: Working in Australia: The Essential Roadmap for International Vets. WIth Dr Natalia Gomez
    Aug 6 2025

    Thinking of trading grey skies for the Australian sun – stethoscope in hand?
    Moving to Australia as a vet can change your life, but here’s the truth: it’s not a straight road. Between visa hurdles, the dreaded AVE exams, and adjusting to a new culture (gotta love the Aussie slang!), the journey demands grit, strategy, and support.

    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Natalia Gomez , Colombian-born vet and co-founder of Brainy Bilby, a platform dedicated to helping foreign-trained vets prepare for the AVE, about the tips, pitfalls, and success stories learnt from her own her journey, and from the other overseas-trained vets she’s coached through the AVE.


    Here’s what you’ll learn:

    • Why Australia is one of the most in-demand vet destinations – and how to make it work for you
    • The step-by-step roadmap to your veterinary licence (no fluff, just facts)
    • AVE decoded: costs, structure, study tips & mistakes to avoid
    • What it’s really like working under supervision (and finding supportive employers)
    • The practical exam explained: sheep tipping, cow pregnancy tests, and more
    • Surviving the financial and emotional rollercoaster – without burning out
    • How to adapt to Aussie culture, slang, and workplace quirks
    • Life on the other side: what makes it all worth it


    🎧 Listen now and start mapping your own Aussie vet journey.

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    Episode timestamps:

    04:32 Why Australia? The Allure for Vets

    10:04 The Australian Veterinary Examination (AVE)

    16:31 Navigating the English Test and Paperwork

    26:35 The Cost and Commitment of the AVE

    29:05 Working Under Supervision

    36:58 Preparing for the Practical Exam

    44:43 Cultural and Language Barriers

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    53 min
  • #144: Stop Fighting Your Software: Tech Tools That Actually Help Veterinarians. With Dr Caleb Frankel
    Jul 23 2025

    You can think of a bunch of things that make your working day (and career!) as a veterinarian more frustrating than you’d like it to be, right? But have you ever considered the role of the software that you use in how frazzled you feel at the end of the day?

    And beyond the pure frustration of ‘too many clicks’ and that spinning wheel of doom when you have ten other things to do - have you considered how the very software that feels like it's holding you back could actually help solve some of the systemic challenges that feel like they’re just baked into the vet profession, like low clinical confidence, medical errors, and even burnout?

    In this conversation, we speak to emergency vet and tech entrepreneur ⁠Dr Caleb Frankel⁠ , founder of ⁠Instinct Science, about what’s broken in vet tech, what good software should actually do, and why the future of practice might depend on getting this right.

    In this episode:

    • Why building good vet software is so damn hard (and how to spot the tools worth your trust)
    • What to look for (and avoid!) when choosing new software for your clinic
    • Reducing the trauma of introducing a new tech tool to the team (yes, even the dreaded PIMS change!)
    • How software design impacts clinical confidence, patient safety, and mental health
    • AI in clinical decision-making - why it’s more than just a productivity tool
    • Must-have tech tools for 2025 (that aren’t just another app)

    If you’ve ever felt like your tools are working against you, this is the conversation that might just change the way you practice—for good.


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    Episode topics and timestamps: 05:55 Why veterinary software is so challenging

    11:15 What to look for (and avoid!) in veterinary software

    14:26 Cloud vs server-based software?

    34:08 Unexpected ways where tech can help with the main challenges in veterinary medicine

    37:07 AI in veterinary medicine

    48:09 Must-have tech tools for 2025

    55:14 Advice for new graduates


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    59 min
  • 🔓Clinical: Feline Anaemia: What You’ve Been Missing — with Dr Rachel Korman
    Jun 30 2025

    I’m never excited when I diagnose a cat with anaemia: vague signs, confusing diagnostics, and what feels like a not-so-great prognoses. But are they really that hopeless?

    In this episode, feline medicine specialist Dr Rachel Korman joins us demystify the anaemic cat and offer a clear, practical diagnostic framework that will give you more confidence and better outcomes the next time you see a cat with a low PCV.

    Some highlights from this conversation:

    • A step-by-step approach to categorising anaemia.
    • Regenerative vs. non-regenerative: what it actually means in cats, and how to interpret the data.
    • Why IMHA in cats doesn’t look like IMHA in dogs — and how to recognise it.
    • Haemoplasma infections (like Mycoplasma): When to treat, how to treat, PCR testing, and what the results really tell you.
    • Age-specific differentials: what to prioritise in young vs. older cats.
    • Supportive care: what works, what’s myth.
    • Prognosis pitfalls: why PCV alone doesn’t predict survival.


    This episode will help you approach feline anaemia with more clarity, structure, and - dare we say - optimism.

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    Upcoming conferences that I’m excited to attend:

    • Vets On Tour snow conferences (https://vetsontour.com) in Wānaka, NZ (August ’250), and Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Feb ’26)
    • ANZCVS Science Week, 24-25 July 2025. https://vetscienceweek.com.au
    • ⁠IVECCS 2025⁠, San Diego, September 4-8


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    Episode Topics and Timestamps05:14 – Categorising anaemia06:00 – Regenerative vs. non-regenerative07:42 – Haemolytic anaemias in cats17:17 – Clinical signs and first tests18:43 – PCV/TP interpretation27:48 – Common causes by age31:38 – Mycoplasma diagnosis and treatment35:04 – Recognising haemolysis39:38 – PCR and anaemia panels48:53 – Bone marrow biopsy tips54:52 – Supportive treatments


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    1 h et 3 min
  • Sneak Peek: Our New Podcast for Practice Owners. With Dr Sam Bowden
    Jun 20 2025

    🎙️ Introducing the Veterinary Business Accelerator, our new podcast for veterinary practice owners who want more than just survival - they want to own the practice they dreamed of when they first decided to start a practice - a place that gives them joy and freedom, and where other vets like to work.

    In this brand-new series, vet business coach, author, and former Vet Vault guest Dr. Sam Bowden shares the mindset, strategies, and systems he’s used to help hundreds of practice owners transform their clinics into what he calls “abundant practices” - workplaces that are profitable, sustainable, and deeply rewarding.


    In Episode 1: Why Even Start a Vet Practice?, we ask the question: Wouldn’t it be easier to just get a job?

    When you’re in the thick of it all, it feels that way, doesn’t it?

    Especially when you’re knee-deep in payroll, staff issues, client complaints, and wondering if you’ll ever take a proper holiday again.

    In this kickoff episode we start with the question every practice owner should revisit regularly: Why are you in business?

    Dr Sam Bowden breaks down why most owners start with good intentions: better medicine, a better team, better money - but end up overworked, underpaid, and out of joy. And why the fix begins with something deceptively simple: clarity on that why.

    Sam outlines his framework for what he calls an “abundant practice” - the five pillars that any vet business needs to get right if it’s going to support the life you want. And yes, that includes permission to take a holiday.

    What You’ll Learn:

    • The real reasons vets start practices (hint: it’s not just the money)
    • Why good intentions often lead to overwhelm
    • The 5 pillars of Sam’s Abundant Practice Model: time, team, clients, finances, fulfillment
    • How a low financial drive hurts the profession—and your personal life
    • Common mindset traps (and how to replace guilt with growth)
    • The power of shifting from “either/or” to “yes/and” thinking
    • Why clarity is the foundation for fun, freedom, and financial success


    If this episode was made just for you, and you’d like to hear more, you can find our other episodes here.


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    41 min
  • #143: How to Talk Money Without the Cringe: The Mindset Shift Every Vet Needs. With Dr Bing Zhu
    Jun 4 2025


    What’s your least favourite part of being a vet?

    Is it talking about money?


    In this episode, we take on one of the most emotionally charged parts of veterinary life: discussing high-cost treatments with clients.

    Our guest is Dr. Bing Zhu, a Small Animal Medicine Specialist from SASH, who’s had these conversations more times than she can count, and she shares her hard-earned wisdom on how to approach these conversations with empathy, clarity, and confidence.

    Here’s what we unpack:

    • The emotional and ethical weight vets carry when finances and medicine collide
    • Dr. Zhu’s step-by-step approach to setting expectations and guiding tough decisions
    • Why separating your ego from the medical outcome can save your sanity
    • The cultural mindset shift the profession needs around money conversations
    • How to anchor your boundaries in your core values


    Dr. Zhu shares transformative personal stories, communication strategies, and mindset shifts that will help you communicate more clearly, protect your mental health, and better serve your clients and their pets.

    Whether you’re still at uni, starting out, or have been in practice for decades, this episode will change the way you handle financial conversations—forever.

    Ready to rethink “the money talk”? Hit play now.


    Upcoming conferences that I’m excited to attend:

    • Vets On Tour snow conferences in Wānaka, NZ (August ’250), and Nozawa Onsen, Japan (Feb ’26)
    • ANZCVS Science Week, 24-25 July 2025
    • IVECCS 2025, San Diego, September 4-8


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    Episode Topics and Timestamps

    01:45 Presenting the Large Estimate: How Does it Make You Feel?

    06:04 The Turning Point: It's Not Your Fault

    10:46 Practical Advice For Handling High Cost Estimates

    31:04 Stop Avoiding Referral Because You Think You're Saving Your Client Money

    36:25 Why Competence Makes Talking Money Easier

    38:16 The Cultural Shift Vets Should Make

    44:55 Setting Boundaries and Work-Life Balance

    55:39 Dr Bing's Podcast Recommendations

    56:19 The Pass Along Question

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    1 h et 1 min