Every veterinary nurse and technician wants to give great care. And not just to give great care - but to use more skills, and get more job satisfaction whilst doing it. Join RVN and veterinary technician specialist in small animal medicine, Laura Jones, as she demystifies complex diseases and body systems, breaking them down into small, easy-to-understand chunks that you can use to plan the best possible care for your patients. Every week, in under an hour, you'll get a simple explanation of a different medical condition - along with a list of skills to use, and nursing considerations to...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 45:07
In episode 125 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking all about our senior patients - a huge proportion of the patients registered with us, yet a small number of the…
Aug 24, 2026 · 36:38
In episode 124 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're finishing our endoscopy series with a less common, but by no means less important, procedure - lower urinary tract endoscopy,…
Aug 17, 2026 · 33:07
Rhinoscopy is a procedure with a lot going on, and that's why I think our role in it is underrated. When I worked in GP, my role assisting with scopes was basically set up,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 46:19
Lower airway endoscopy, aka tracheobronchoscopy or just bronchoscopy for short, is - if I'm honest - the procedure I find the scariest in practice. And to me, that's probably the…
Aug 3, 2026 · 39:05
Second to imaging, this is probably THE most common diagnostic procedure performed in internal medicine. But it's also the one where most of us have been taught wrong - or not…
Jul 27, 2026 · 35:40
In episode 120 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking about a commonly misunderstood condition - feline pancreatitis. We're actually talking about a few conditions that…
Jul 20, 2026 · 45:24
In episode 119 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're taking a detailed look at a disease lots of us see very regularly - pancreatitis. I wanted to cover this one because…
Jul 13, 2026 · 29:28
For years, we called it HGE - haemorrhagic gastroenteritis. And for years, a lot of what we thought we knew about it turned out to be wrong. In episode 118 of the Medical Nursing…
Jul 6, 2026 · 37:21
The microbiome is probably THE most talked about area of GI disease this year. And with good reason - because it's fascinating, and we're only learning more and more about it as…
Jun 29, 2026 · 32:49
In episode 116 of the Medical Nursing Podcast I'm bringing you the updated need-to-know information on one of the most common gastrointestinal diseases we see - chronic…
Jun 1, 2026 · 27:18
Today I want to show you what happens when we GET to do more as veterinary nurses and technicians. I'm very aware that, as primarily a referral RVN, there are differences in what…
May 25, 2026 · 35:26
We're finishing off Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2026 with something a little different. No guests, no guidelines. Just me, twenty years of memories, a few things I wish…
May 11, 2026 · 53:00
In episode 113 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm doing something different - something I've never done in history of the show. I'm bringing a vet on to chat with us. This isn't…
May 4, 2026 · 39:21
For a long time, we've talked about how 'utilising vet nurses' is important - and how everything gets better when our skills are really used. But how well are we REALLY doing…
Apr 27, 2026 · 46:07
In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, I'm joined by Alyssa Mages, Credentialled Veterinary Technician, panel member on the AAHA Veterinary Technician Utilisation…
Apr 20, 2026 · 28:41
In episode 110 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're sitting down and talking about something we're often afraid to mention - and that's quality of life. Not end of life, not…
Apr 13, 2026 · 35:28
In this episode, we're chatting about something every single one of us deals with, whether you're working in general practice, referral, or out-of-hours - and that's chronic…
Apr 6, 2026 · 41:59
In episode 108 of the medical nursing podcast, we're looking at a set of diseases we see all too often - feline lower urinary tract diseases. Now I say diseases, plural,…
Mar 23, 2026 · 38:28
In episode 107 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're talking about probably the most common and frustrating nursing issue we encounter… but the most rewarding to fix - inappetent…
Mar 16, 2026 · 36:13
In episode 106 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're diving into the 2021 AAHA Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats, so you can focus on giving great care…
Mar 9, 2026 · 31:02
Diabetic patients are some of the most nursing-intensive cases we see… and there are LOTS of ways we can support them. In episode 105 of the podcast we're talking about the 2025…
Mar 2, 2026 · 51:03
Seizures are probably the most common neurological issue we see in practice, and they can be one of the most daunting conditions to nurse (and be incredibly stressful to…
Feb 23, 2026 · 25:44
Fluid therapy is one of those things we do every single day in practice. We hang the bag, we set the rate, we check the pump, we monitor the patient. It feels routine - maybe…
Feb 16, 2026 · 41:18
There's a lot to think about when it comes to stabilising, treating and nursing cats and dogs with inflammatory CNS disease. But luckily, we've got a guest with us today to guide…
Feb 9, 2026 · 52:09
In episode 101 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, join Zoe Hatfield (RVN, VTS in Neurology) and Laura Jones (RVN, VTS in Internal Medicine) as they discuss one of the most common…
Feb 2, 2026 · 51:41
For the 100th episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, the tables are turned. Instead of leading the conversation, I hand the microphone to Cat, a registered veterinary nurse and…
Jan 26, 2026 · 42:28
In episode 99 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, join Zoe Hatfield (RVN, VTS in Neurology) and Laura Jones (RVN, VTS in Internal Medicine) as they discuss one of the most common…
Jan 19, 2026 · 38:08
In episode 98 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, join Zoe Hatfield (RVN, VTS in Neurology) and Laura Jones (RVN, VTS in Internal Medicine) as they chat about the neurological system…
Jan 5, 2026 · 18:45
Episode 97 of the Medical Nursing Podcast gives you the action steps you need to start actually doing more and using more of your skills as a veterinary nurse. Because while it's…
Dec 15, 2025 · 21:26
Join me for our unofficial 2025 Wrapped! In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we'll take a look back at what's happened across the profession this year, what the…
Dec 8, 2025 · 19:51
In episode 95 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we wrap up our toxicology series with a true emergency and one of the most dramatic, challenging and emotional conditions: inhalation…
Nov 24, 2025 · 33:33
In this episode, we're nearing the end of our toxicology series with a look at the common household hazards our patients ingest, and how to care for those patients confidently.…
Nov 17, 2025 · 28:54
In episode 93 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're continuing our miniseries on toxicology with some of the common pesticide poisonings we see - specifically anticoagulant…
Nov 10, 2025 · 27:53
Today we're continuing our toxicology mini-series with another group of very common, and often very critical, toxins - human medications. There are a whole host of different…
Oct 27, 2025 · 22:59
I'm willing to bet that most people listening have seen a dietary toxin case at some point in their career. Dogs especially have a knack for raiding bins, cupboards, and kitchen…
Oct 13, 2025 · 20:55
In episode 90 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're starting a brand new mini-series on toxicology. Whether you work in general practice, referral medicine, or out of hours,…
Oct 6, 2025 · 22:37
In this episode, we're looking at another less common, but really challenging disease to care for - tetanus infection in dogs and cats. The first tetanus case I ever saw was as a…
Sep 22, 2025 · 20:02
In this episode, we're chatting about a condition that's been on our radar for a few years now, and is both incredibly challenging and frustrating to manage - and that's…
Sep 15, 2025 · 21:30
In this episode, we're chatting about a disease that - if you're lucky - you won't see often, but unfortunately, one that's on the rise - and that's metabolic bone disease. There…
Sep 8, 2025 · 19:36
When I worked in general practice, I had no idea IMPA was even a thing. Until I started in referral as a brand new medicine nurse, and suddenly had a very lame, very pyrexic…
Sep 1, 2025 · 25:03
In episode 85 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're finishing our infectious disease series with a group of diseases that are increasingly common but often overlooked, and that's…
Aug 25, 2025 · 26:46
In episode 84 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're chatting about a rare but often controversial disease - canine brucellosis. And before you hit pause thinking 'that's great,…
Aug 18, 2025 · 19:53
In episode 83 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking all things CIRDC - canine infectious respiratory disease complex - or to use its old name, "kennel cough". We see…
Aug 11, 2025 · 24:55
Today we're talking all about a disease I hope you never see (because it's awful) - but one that's hard to spot and even harder to nurse - canine distemper virus. Thankfully, due…
Aug 4, 2025 · 33:04
Let's face it - lepto is basically everywhere, and it's often frustrating to manage. These patients aren't straightforward to care for, and the PPE and barrier nursing only makes…
Jul 28, 2025 · 27:34
In episode 80 of the medical nursing podcast we're taking a long, hard look at two of the worst infectious diseases we see - parvovirus in dogs, and its not-so-distant cousin,…
Jul 21, 2025 · 22:42
We see anaemia in cats pretty frequently, but it isn't always down to things like IMHA or haemorrhage. There are infectious causes as well, and we need to be aware of them as…
Jul 14, 2025 · 24:09
In episode 78 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're discussing a topic that has undergone significant changes in the last few years: feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP. When I…
Jul 7, 2025 · 28:04
Patients with infectious diseases can be challenging to care for, especially when we're juggling critical conditions while not being able to get as close to our patients as we'd…
Jun 16, 2025 · 20:47
In episode 76 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're chatting all about something that honestly baffled me when I was working in general practice (and in my very early referral…
Jun 9, 2025 · 31:21
In episode 75 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking about a messy, sort of gross, but oh-so-satisfying respiratory disease… Yep, today we're chatting all things pyothorax…
Jun 2, 2025 · 18:21
In episode 74, we're diving straight into pneumothorax - what it is, how it presents, and most importantly, how you can help manage it as a veterinary nurse. We see these…
May 26, 2025 · 20:10
Pleural space disease is a really common cause of respiratory distress in many of our patients, from traumatic pneumothorax patients to pyothorax cats and everything in between.…
May 19, 2025 · 23:33
Whether you're managing a patient with aspiration pneumonia, pulmonary oedema or trauma causing haemorrhage and bruising, patients with lung disease can decompensate quickly and…
May 12, 2025 · 17:29
In episode 71 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're following on from last week's feline focus and taking a look at lower airway diseases in our canine counterparts. We might not…
May 5, 2025 · 19:59
In episode 70, we're talking about some of the most difficult patients we see - dyspnoeic cats. Yep, there's nothing like that dyspnoeic cat emergency - they arrive SO stressed,…
Apr 25, 2025 · 18:47
If you've ever seen an overweight Yorkie honking like a goose, then there's a good chance you've dealt with tracheal collapse before. It's a progressive and often challenging…
Apr 18, 2025 · 18:22
Ever seen a Husky or a German Shepherd with sneezing, nasal discharge and a TON of fungus up their nose?! If so, then you'll know the gross satisfaction that comes with pulling…
Apr 11, 2025 · 16:49
In episode 67 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're talking all about a very common, very frustrating, and in my opinion a very under-appreciated condition - chronic rhinitis.…
Apr 4, 2025 · 19:10
In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're talking about a really common, commonly misunderstood and often frustrating disease - feline respiratory disease complex, aka…
Mar 28, 2025 · 16:35
Nasal disorders are common in practice, and the nursing care these patients need is vast. From those snuffly cat 'flu patients who are really miserable, dehydrated and anorexic,…
Mar 21, 2025 · 15:47
If you've ever seen an older Labrador struggling to breathe, a Retriever making that distinctive "roaring" noise, or an older dog with noisy breathing and vocal changes, there's…
Mar 14, 2025 · 20:29
In episode 63 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're tackling a big topic and increasingly common problem in practice: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). If you've…
Mar 7, 2025 · 19:52
We know that respiratory patients are often very challenging. They tend to be really stressed, and teetering on a knife-edge, balancing their increased demand for oxygen with a…
Feb 21, 2025 · 58:33
Gastrointestinal neoplasia is something we see very commonly in practice - but what tumours do our patients get, how do we diagnose them, and how can we support these patients as…
Feb 14, 2025 · 25:57
Does every constipated patient just need a bit more lactulose?! Not really. There are a TON of different causes of constipation - and actually, it can lead to pretty significant…
Feb 7, 2025 · 20:00
Ever seen a patient need HUGE amounts of their intestine removed because of an awful foreign body? Or an intusussception? If so, you may well have come across short bowel…
Jan 31, 2025 · 14:10
What happens when our patient's pancreas doesn't work properly?! Well - they get exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, aka EPI. This is a disease where the pancreas can't make and…
Jan 24, 2025 · 26:26
In the first of a 2-parter on pancreatic disease, we're talking all about managing pancreatitis patients. Pancreatitis is the most common pancreatic disease we see in practice.…
Jan 17, 2025 · 22:36
In episode 56 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're talking all about protein-losing enteropathy - quite possibly the worst chronic GI disease we see. Though these patients are…
Jan 10, 2025 · 22:16
In episode 55 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're continuing our gastrointestinal series and diving into chronic enteropathies. These are some of the most common…
Dec 20, 2024 · 21:31
Would we be talking about GI disease if we weren't talking about intestinal foreign bodies?! From strings to balls to bones to toys and pretty much everything in between, we've…
Dec 13, 2024 · 21:32
Today, we're talking about quite possibly the worst GI disease of them all - parvovirus. Yep, these patients are often a winning combination of tiny, horrifically behind on…
Dec 6, 2024 · 19:50
In episode 52 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're talking all about managing GI ulcers. From simple NSAID overdoses to patients with nasty ulcerative chronic GI diseases, we see…
Nov 29, 2024 · 22:10
Gastric dilation-volvulus (GDV) patients are often a real challenge to nurse. They're often severely unwell on presentation and there is a high risk of postoperative…
Nov 22, 2024 · 18:12
In episode 50 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're talking about one of the most challenging oesophageal disorders to manage - oesophageal foreign bodies. Patients with…
Nov 15, 2024 · 15:02
Ever seen a megaoesophagus patient before? These patients can be really tough to nurse - they've often got severe regurgitation and aspiration pneumonia, and alongside assisting…
Nov 8, 2024 · 16:44
We know that gastrointestinal diseases are amongst the most common diseases we see in practice. And giving great care to these patients starts with understanding how the GI tract…
Nov 1, 2024 · 28:19
Today is a first for the podcast - we're using a case study to discuss how we can provide even better care to our haematology patients! From performing initial diagnostic tests…
Oct 25, 2024 · 37:06
Let me ask you this. Who does the blood transfusions in your practice? The vets? Or the nurses? Yes, it will be us monitoring the patient and collecting the vitals, but who……
Oct 18, 2024 · 19:39
Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity is one of the most common toxicities reported in dogs and can cause severe bleeding if not identified and managed quickly. These patients often…
Oct 11, 2024 · 23:16
Got a young patient who just won't stop bleeding from their microchip site, vaccine site, or gingiva after deciduous tooth loss? There's a good chance they have a coagulopathy.…
Oct 4, 2024 · 15:56
Picture this: you're on the admit shift on a Tuesday morning, and your next patient is a 6-month-old Doberman for routine neutering. Is there anything you'd be particularly…
Sep 27, 2024 · 16:59
Picture this. You're working the Saturday morning shift, you're wrapping things up ready to close, and your vet brings through a patient from consults. The patient is a…
Sep 20, 2024 · 22:47
When I say 'IMHA', what comes to mind? For me, it's the most challenging case I have ever cared for: a patient who had such severe anaemia that their jaundice made them…
Sep 13, 2024 · 23:44
Anaemia is probably the most common haematologic disease that we see - so it's vital we understand why it occurs, how it affects our patients, and what we need to do when nursing…
Sep 6, 2024 · 32:33
How often do you look at blood smears in practice - and how confident do you feel looking at what you see? Blood smears are an excellent skill for us to learn as nurses - there's…
Aug 30, 2024 · 24:27
Ever seen a patient present with collapse, disorientation and seizures which resolves almost immediately? There's a good chance they could have insulinoma - a pancreatic tumour…
Aug 23, 2024 · 17:03
Ever heard of a pheochromocytoma before? Nor had I before I walked into referral… but in all honesty, they're some of the riskiest cases we see. These can be scary, as they…
Aug 16, 2024 · 19:57
Today on the medical nursing podcast, we're talking all about parathyroid disorders - diseases of the parathyroid gland affecting calcium balance within the body. Though we don't…
Aug 9, 2024 · 19:33
If I say 'hypothyroid', what comes to mind? For me, it's a vision of a quiet little mini schnauzer, with hair loss and awful skin - but the reality is hypothyroidism causes a LOT…
Aug 2, 2024 · 26:23
We've all seen those older cats who come in with the body condition score of a hat-rack and an appetite that rivals ours at the end of a busy shift. Yep, that's right - they're…
Jul 26, 2024 · 25:48
Addison's, aka hypoadrenocorticism, isn't called 'the great pretender' for nothing. In fact, it's often missed until the patient presents in an Addisonian crisis. These patients…
Jul 19, 2024 · 24:18
In this week's episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're chatting all about hyperadrenocorticism - aka Cushing's disease! This is one of the most common endocrine diseases we…
Jul 12, 2024 · 15:23
Today, we're talking all about the other diabetes - diabetes insipidus. It might have the same name as 'traditional' diabetes, but the two diseases are very different. It's…
Jul 5, 2024 · 18:49
Have you ever seen one of those diabetic cats that, try as you might, just WILL NOT respond to treatment? Well, if the answer's yes, there's a good chance your patient is one of…
Jun 28, 2024 · 25:59
DKA patients vary from patients with mild ketosis and dehydration all the way to collapsed, severely unwell patients in shock, with marked acidosis and needing intensive nursing…
Jun 21, 2024 · 26:33
Ever felt unsure about giving advice to diabetic cat clients? Felt confused about what to feed? Or wondered why we tend to use specific types of insulin for our cats? Felt…
Jun 14, 2024 · 30:03
In today's episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we're diving into diabetes mellitus in dogs! Diabetics are some of the most common endocrine patients we see, and the good news…
Jun 7, 2024 · 34:05
Today I'm VERY excited, because in this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast we're starting a brand new series, all about the endocrine system. If hormones give you a headache…
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