The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science

Dr. Hubert Hiemstra

Veterinary Medicine

Acute Respiratory Distress

Linear Foreign Bodies

Pulmonary Parenchymal Disease

Emergency Veterinary Medicine

Transcatheter Edge-To-Edge Repair

Mitral Valve Disease

Veterinary Cardiology

Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure

Upper Airway Obstruction

Lower Airway Obstruction

Suicide Prevention

Veterinary Education

Continuing Education

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis

Acute Hemorrhagic Diarrhea Syndrome

Surgery

Urine Specific Gravity

Azotemia

Vet life can be tough—but it’s also good. So, how do we make it even better? Join inspiring conversations with veterinary trailblazers who share real stories, fresh ideas, and strategies to help the talented, passionate humans (like you!) who make up the veterinary profession thrive—in work and in life. Hosted by Dr. Hubert Hiemstra, a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion fo... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	178	Founded	6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

#138: Veterinary Specialisation Without The Residency: The ’Scenic Route’ You Didn’t Know Existed. With Dr Matt Booth (Part 2)

“Did you know the AVMA doesn’t actually require a residency to become a specialist?”

Yeah, neither did we—until Dr. Matt Booth dropped that fact-bomb.

And it’s bigger than just an interesting fact - it’s a mindset shift that cracks the door wide op... more

2 Mar 2025 • 27 min

#137: Why Emergency Vets Quit (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not What You Think!) With Dr Matt Booth

Most vets believe it’s inevitable—on average, they leave Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) after just 3-5 years. The obvious culprit? Shift work, right?

But what if that’s just scratching the surface?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Matt Booth... more

15 Feb 2025 • 53 min

136: Are You Studying Wrong? 3 Counter-Intuitive Science-Backed Study Methods For Veterinary Professionals. With Dr Matt Hollindale

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Are you wasting hours on outdated study methods like cramming and re-reading—only to forget everything by exam day? You might be studying wrong—and Dr. Matt Hollindale is here to help you fix that so you can learn... more

27 Jan 2025 • 45 min

#135: I Want To, But I Can’t: 3 Ways Moral Injury Differs From Burnout (And Why It Matters). With Dr Shannon Bass

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7 Jan 2025 • 56 min

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Recent Guests

Matt Booth

ER practice development lead at Ethos Veterinary Health and a former emergency vet hospital founder and owner.

Ethos Veterinary Health

Episode: #138: Veterinary Specialisation Without The Residency: The ’Scenic Route’ You Didn’t Know Existed. With Dr Matt Booth (Part 2)

Dr. Matt Booth

ER Practice Development Lead at Ethos Veterinary Health and former ER Veterinary Hospital founder and owner

Ethos Veterinary Health

Episode: #137: Why Emergency Vets Quit (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not What You Think!) With Dr Matt Booth

Dr. Shannon Bass

Vice President of Medical Leadership at Vets Pets, with over 20 years of expertise in general practice and emergency medicine.

Vets Pets

Episode: #135: I Want To, But I Can’t: 3 Ways Moral Injury Differs From Burnout (And Why It Matters). With Dr Shannon Bass

Dr. Natalie Fayman

Veteran of the veterinary profession with more than three decades in clinical practice, turned certified positive intelligence coach.

Episode: 134: 5 Reasons Veterinary Teams Feel Undervalued—And How to Leverage ‘Zone of Genius’ to Change That. With Dr Natalie Fayman and Crystal Stokes

Crystal Stokes

Former ER veterinary technician, licensed psychotherapist, leadership performance coach, and founder of Full Circle Lab.

Full Circle Lab

Episode: 134: 5 Reasons Veterinary Teams Feel Undervalued—And How to Leverage ‘Zone of Genius’ to Change That. With Dr Natalie Fayman and Crystal Stokes

Stacey Jones

Veterinarian who contributed to research on anesthesia associated hyperkalemia in Greyhounds.

Episode: 🔓 Anesthesia-Associated Hyperkalemia. (Or, That Thing That Greyhounds Do When You Anesthetise Them) With Dr Stacey Jones

Dr. Nicole Avard

Menopause specialist with 18 years of experience as an integrative GP

Episode: #133: The Menopause Conversation You'd Have If Your Bestie Was A Woman's Health Specialist. With Dr Nicole Avard and Georgina Drury

Georgina Drury

Founder of Metluma, a digital health initiative aiming to support women in menopause

Metluma

Episode: #133: The Menopause Conversation You'd Have If Your Bestie Was A Woman's Health Specialist. With Dr Nicole Avard and Georgina Drury

Dr. Paul Harrison

Director of the MBA program at Deakin University and an adjunct professor known for his work on consumer behavior and marketing.

Deakin University School of Business

Episode: #132: Beyond the Bottom Line: Redefining Veterinary Business Success and Mastering Money Conversations. With Dr. Paul Harrison

Host

Hubert Hiemstra

Veterinarian with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping veterinarians improve their careers and lives. He creates an engaging space for insightful conversations in the veterinary field.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings

A podcast that helps celebrate the good bits of being a vet.
Really great and easy to listen to podcast for vets about how to get more enjoyment out of the profession. Highly recommended to any vet of any experience level.
Apple Podcasts
5
Lloyd_777
Australia2 months ago
Bite sized education and motivation
Thank you to Dr Huber and the whole Ver Vault team for creating and providing content that is current and relevant in many areas and for a wide variety of people within our profession.
Refreshing or gaining new knowledge is a personal way I stay motivated and excited about my work and Vet Vault makes that easily accessible and achievable on a day to day basis.
Apple Podcasts
5
Pet Society Vet
Australia7 months ago
Fantastic resource
A colleague at work got me onto these podcasts, they are so great and so handy to keep up to date with all the latest info. I signed up for all the clinical podcasts which does have a fee but it’s worth every penny. I highly recommend and the hosts are a great mix of serious and hilarious which makes for great listening. 5 stars ❤️
Apple Podcasts
5
Fjfypdotdtosristosyd
Australiaa year ago
Amazing!
Just an amazing super practical podcast!
Apple Podcasts
5
Corrine2001
Canada2 years ago
Absolutely inspiring
These Podcasts are absolutely amazing. I’ve never heard such a wonderful array of inspiring, positive messages around veterinary practice. Each and every podcast is entertaining and filled with gems of wisdom that any vet can take away and use to make life in practice more satisfying. It’s totally changed my mindset and shown me so many sustainable ways of approaching day to day vet life, balancing home life and other hobbies, and realising the full and amazing potential this career has to offer... more
Apple Podcasts
5
KateNChambers
Australia3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its educational and motivational content that resonates with veterinarians at various stages of their careers.

Listeners find the insights shared by guests and hosts to be valuable in addressing mental health and workplace culture in the veterinary field.

The discussions are described as a refreshing mix of humor and serious topics, making complex veterinary issues more accessible and relatable.

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Apple Podcasts	#74	United Kingdom/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#21	Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#233	Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#22	Philippines/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#50	Norway/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts	#50	Poland/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#138: Veterinary Specialisation Without The Residency: The ’Scenic Route’ You Didn’t Know Existed. With Dr Matt Booth (Part 2)

Q: What do you believe contributes to a long and meaningful career in veterinary medicine?

You leave on time; make leaving on time the norm instead of judging those who leave early. And create your own narrative for a meaningful career.

#135: I Want To, But I Can’t: 3 Ways Moral Injury Differs From Burnout (And Why It Matters). With Dr Shannon Bass

Q: What is one bit of advice you'd give to new veterinary graduates?

Do not be afraid of your clients. The clients have the answers to all of the questions that you need.

#135: I Want To, But I Can’t: 3 Ways Moral Injury Differs From Burnout (And Why It Matters). With Dr Shannon Bass

Q: What are some changes that you would make to redesign the vet profession?

I wish we did way more education about how to run a small business in veterinary school, like a lot of it.

134: 5 Reasons Veterinary Teams Feel Undervalued—And How to Leverage ‘Zone of Genius’ to Change That. With Dr Natalie Fayman and Crystal Stokes

Q: What do you believe contributes to a long and meaningful career in veterinary medicine?

It's crucial to remember why you entered the profession and to seek fulfillment both at work and in personal life.

134: 5 Reasons Veterinary Teams Feel Undervalued—And How to Leverage ‘Zone of Genius’ to Change That. With Dr Natalie Fayman and Crystal Stokes

Q: Can employees do something about feeling undervalued?

Yes, employees should express their feelings in a constructive way by bringing ideas and solutions to their leaders without emotional reactivity.

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