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Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

Brendan Carmel and Mark Simpson
Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus
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445 episodes

  • Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

    446: Do it!

    2026/03/25 | 26 mins.
    News:

    No news items this week

    Main Topic: Fear Free

    This week we discuss approaches to veterinary medicine and the concern of some new graduates to ‘get stuck in’ and ‘have a go’.

    VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store

    VetGurus Shop

    Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.

    All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win.

    So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop.

    Say Hi!

    Send us an email: [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now!

    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus

    Support our Sponsors

    Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice.

    Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products.

    Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores.

    About Our Podcast

    The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark.

    Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere – there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owners.

    Disclaimer

    Any discussion of medical or veterinary matters is of a general nature. Consult a veterinarian with experience in the appropriate field for specific information relating to topics mentioned in our podcast or on our website.
  • Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

    445: Scaly Tumours

    2026/03/18 | 34 mins.
    News:

    No news items this week

    Main Topic: Neoplasia in Reptiles

    We dive into reptile neoplasia and discuss this topic in conjunction with a discussion of two recent papers from The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery: Reptile Oncology: Current Insights and Future Perspectives. Part 1 & 2.

    VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store

    VetGurus Shop

    Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.

    All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win.

    So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop.

    Say Hi!

    Send us an email: [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now!

    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus

    Support our Sponsors

    Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice.

    Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products.

    Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores.

    About Our Podcast

    The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark.

    Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere – there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owners.

    Disclaimer

    Any discussion of medical or veterinary matters is of a general nature. Consult a veterinarian with experience in the appropriate field for specific information relating to topics mentioned in our podcast or on our website.
  • Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

    444: Rock Stars

    2026/03/11 | 30 mins.
    News:

    We marvel at the 2026 British Wildlife Photography Awards.

    Main Topic: Uroliths in Guinea Pigs

    Uroliths in pet Guinea Pigs are well known by those working in exotic pet practice. This week we summarise Guinea Pig uroliths. This is part our Back to Basics series of podcasts – simple, practical summaries of exotic and unusual pet care issues.

    VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store

    VetGurus Shop

    Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.

    All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win.

    So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop.

    Say Hi!

    Send us an email: [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now!

    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus

    Support our Sponsors

    Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores.

    Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice.

    Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products.

    About Our Podcast

    The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark.

    Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere – there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owners.

    Disclaimer

    Any discussion of medical or veterinary matters is of a general nature. Consult a veterinarian with experience in the appropriate field for specific information relating to topics mentioned in our podcast or on our website.
  • Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

    443: Body Shame

    2026/03/04 | 24 mins.
    News:

    No news items this week

    Main Topic: Body Condition Scoring in Bearded Dragons

    How Do We Body Condition Score a Lizard? Listen in to find out. The discussion is based on this paper, published in the Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery.

    VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store

    VetGurus Shop

    Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.

    All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win.

    So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop.

    Say Hi!

    Send us an email: [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now!

    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus

    Support our Sponsors

    Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice.

    Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products.

    Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores.

    About Our Podcast

    The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark.

    Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere – there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owners.

    Disclaimer

    Any discussion of medical or veterinary matters is of a general nature. Consult a veterinarian with experience in the appropriate field for specific information relating to topics mentioned in our podcast or on our website.
  • Veterinary Podcast by the VetGurus

    442: Hold On

    2026/02/25 | 40 mins.
    News:

    Pumas in Patagonia started feasting on penguins

    Main Topic: Safe Handling & Restraint of Wildlife & Exotic Pets

    This week’s podcast if for the veterinary nurses/technicians. We discuss safe handling & restraint of a range of wildlife species and unusual/exotic pets.

    VetGurus Merchandise – VetGurus Etsy Store

    VetGurus Shop

    Checkout the VetGurus range of quirky, distinctive branded items.

    All purchases help support our podcast , helping pay for our production costs. So the bonus for you is that you get some great merchandise and you feel good inside for supporting us – win:win.

    So click on this link and get shopping. Order now: VetGurus Shop.

    Say Hi!

    Send us an email: [email protected]. We love hearing from our listeners – give us a yell now!

    Become a Patron

    Become a Patron of VetGurus: Support us by ‘throwing a bone’ to the VetGurus – a small regular donation to help pay for our production costs. It’s easy; just go to our Patreon site. You can be a rabbit.. or an echidna.. one day we are hoping for a Guru level patron! https://www.patreon.com/VetGurus

    Support our Sponsors

    Specialised Animal Nutrition. Specialised Animal Nutrition is the Australian distributor of Oxbow Animal Health products. Used and recommended by top exotic animal veterinarians around the globe,  the Oxbow range comprises premium life-staged feeds and supportive care products for small herbivores.

    Microchips Australia: Microchips Australia is the Australian distributor for: Trovan microchips, readers and reading systems; Lone Star Veterinary Retractor systems and Petrek GPS tracking products. Microchips Australia is run by veterinarians experienced in small and large animal as well as avian and exotic practice, they know exactly what is needed for your practice.

    Chemical Essentials. Cleaning and disinfection products and solutions for a wide variety of industries throughout Australia, as well as specific markets in New Zealand, Singapore and Papua New Guinea. The sole importer of the internationally acclaimed F10SC Disinfectant and its related range of advanced cleaning, personal hygiene and animal skin care products.

    About Our Podcast

    The veterinary podcast about veterinary medicine and surgery, current news items of interest, case reports and anecdotes. Wait: It’s not all about veterinary matters! We also discuss other areas we are passionate about, including photography and wildlife. Thanks for joining us – Brendan and Mark.

    Our podcast is for veterinarians, veterinary students and veterinary nurses/technicians. If you are at pet owner please search elsewhere – there are lots of great podcasts aimed specifically at pet owners.

    Disclaimer

    Any discussion of medical or veterinary matters is of a general nature. Consult a veterinarian with experience in the appropriate field for specific information relating to topics mentioned in our podcast or on our website.

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