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Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Nursing
Competition and Markets Authority
Mental Health
Veterinary Education
Veterinary Services
Otitis Externa
Animal Health
Veterinary Profession
Veterinary Dermatology
Veterinary Surgeons Act
Contextualized Care
New World Screwworm
Pet Health
Fecal Antigen Testing
Foot and Mouth Disease
Oncology
Public Health
Wellness Testing
Transparency In Pricing

The Vet Times podcast is a regular show in which we speak to individuals making the headlines or providing valuable information for Vet Times readers, delving into the subjects that matter to the UK veterinary profession.

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Amid falling Royal Kennel Club registrations of key brachycephalic dog breeds, RVC academics Dan O’Neill and Rowena Packer join Chris Simpson to discuss the efforts of the UK’s Brachycephalic Working Group. Prof O’Neill and Dr Packer provide updates ... more

Chris Simpson sits down with new president of the North American Veterinary Community’s (NAVC) board of directors, Jon Townsend, to discuss his plans to expand mentorship opportunities across the profession during his presidential year. Dr Townsend a... more

A month on from the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) publication of its final remedies for the UK pet sector, vet leaders gathered at the Crowne Plaza Hotel for VMG Congress. VMG president Rebecca Robinson joined Chris Simpson to discuss the... more

With purebred and pedigree cats becoming increasingly popular among pet owners, Cats Protection feline welfare researcher Claire Roberts speaks about her recent welfare review of concerns associated with purebred cats with extreme features. Meanwhile... more

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Dan O'Neill
Professor of Companion Animal Epidemiology
Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Episode: Ep 141: Brachycephalic dog breeds, with Dan O’Neill and Rowena Packer
Rowena Packer
Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare Science
Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Episode: Ep 141: Brachycephalic dog breeds, with Dan O’Neill and Rowena Packer
Jon Townsend
New president of the NAVC Board of Directors; livestock dairy veterinarian
North American Veterinary Community (NAVC)
Episode: Ep 140: Mentorship and NAVC plans, with Jon Townsend
Rebecca Robinson
VMG President
VMG
Episode: Ep 139: Thoughts on CMA measures and process, with VMG president Rebecca Robinson
Dr. Claire Roberts
Postdoctoral feline welfare researcher with Cats Protection
Cats Protection
Episode: Ep 138: Cats with extreme conformations, with Claire Roberts and Madison Rogers
Madison Rogers
Associate Director of Advocacy, Campaigns and External Affairs at Cats Protection
Cats Protection
Episode: Ep 138: Cats with extreme conformations, with Claire Roberts and Madison Rogers
Michael Q. Bailey
President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
AVMA
Episode: Ep 137: US veterinary issues, with AVMA president Michael Bailey
Rob Williams
BVA President
British Veterinary Association
Episode: Vet Times Big 6 2026: How sector moves on post-CMA
Pete Orpin
SPVS President
SPVS
Episode: Vet Times Big 6 2026: How sector moves on post-CMA

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Chris Simpson
Host of the Vet Times Podcast
Allister Webb
Head of News, Vet Times
Paul
Host of Vet Times Extra

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Ep 141: Brachycephalic dog breeds, with Dan O’Neill and Rowena Packer
Q: Do you think that within breed selection might also have a role to play as well?
Yes, but it requires careful assessment of variation within breeds and a move toward valuing health and functional diversity over extreme conformation, with a focus on reducing harmful traits while preserving useful breed characteristics.
Ep 139: Thoughts on CMA measures and process, with VMG president Rebecca Robinson
Q: What role does public perception play, and how can the profession rebuild trust?
Public perception needs to be rebuilt through better communication, transparency, and broader public education campaigns about why pricing is set as it is, alongside internal training to ensure teams can explain costs to clients.
Ep 139: Thoughts on CMA measures and process, with VMG president Rebecca Robinson
Q: How is VMG preparing practitioners for these changes and supporting frontline teams?
VMG is producing guides for practices and focusing on helping leaders educate and support their teams to communicate pricing and value effectively to clients, acknowledging that frontline staff are most affected by media narratives.
Ep 139: Thoughts on CMA measures and process, with VMG president Rebecca Robinson
Q: What has the reaction been among delegates to the CMA remedies, and what are the main concerns moving forward?
Delegates feel there's a lot of fuss but are becoming more solution-focused, with concerns about how to implement changes and how it will affect client relationships and trust, rather than wanting to stop the changes altogether.
Ep 140: Mentorship and NAVC plans, with Jon Townsend
Q: How is NAVC approaching the rural veterinary workforce challenge and potential government support?
Townsend emphasizes forming partnerships and advocating for policies that incentivize practice in underserved areas, including possible subsidies for veterinary salaries to improve access to care.

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What is Vet Times Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A professional, policy-forward show that frequently brings in leaders from veterinary associations, charity leaders, and industry innovators to discuss regulatory reform, public health implications, and practical challenges facing UK veterinary practices. Recent episodes span CMA remedies, Veterinary Surgeons Act reform, Nuanced debates on pricing, access to care, and the role of technology and data in improving animal health and client communication. Notable angles include cross-border and international collaboration, workforce resilience, and the intersection of policy with day-to-day practice. The format often features authoritative guests who can translate complex regulations and industry shifts into actionable insights for practice own... more

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