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The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science

The Vet Vault: Fall In Love With Veterinary Science

By: Dr. Hubert Hiemstra
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 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 for helping vets build happier, more fulfilling careers. Hubert brings warmth, curiosity, and a knack for asking the right questions, creating a space where the best ideas in vet med come to life.Dr. Hubert Hiemstra Career Success Economics
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  • 152: Tech Tools 1: VetRec. With Kevin Cohen

    152: Tech Tools 1: VetRec. With Kevin Cohen
    Dec 19 2025

    Welcome to episode one of our new Tech Tools series, where we cut through the noise to bring you real insights into the latest veterinary tech that could genuinely make your day‑to‑day vet life easier.

    In part one VetRec founder Kevin Cohen helps me put this AI scribe through its paces to show us why veterinary AI software is rapidly moving WAY beyond just note taking.


    Highlights :

    • What an AI scribe really is and how it saves vets hours of documentation time
    • Beyond scribing - new tools to speed up your workflow with increased reliability and context
    • VetRec’s clinical support tool: D.A.V.I.D. (Diagnostics Assistance for Veterinary Insights and Differentials)
    • Team workflows — how receptionists, nurses and vets can collaborate in the same platform


    This one involves a bit of screen sharing, so if you want to follow along - watch the video for this on Spotify.

    Note: This episode isn’t a promotion or an ad — it’s the first of many deep dives into the tools you might be considering. If you have a software that you’d like us to explore, let me know at info@thevetvault.com


    Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go all in on surgery with our collaboration with Sydney University's ⁠CVE Surgery Course. ⁠

    Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠⁠.

    Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    ⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.

    Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!)


    Topics and Time stamps


    • 04:05 – New Features 2025
    • 05:19 – Add to Visit
    • 07:46 – DictationFeatures
    • 08:35 – A Cut Above Promo
    • 10:08 – Snippets
    • 12:15 – Insights & Recommendations
    • 13:59 – Integrations
    • 16:06 – EzyVet Chrome Extension
    • 17:05 – Custom Templates
    • 17:58 – Phone Call Recording
    • 21:38 – Multi-Pet Support
    • 22:33 – Client Handouts
    • 24:07 – Analysis Features
    • 28:38 – David AI Assistant
    • 38:03 – Records Recap
    • 41:09 – Team Access
    • 42:29 – Best Recording Practices
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    46 mins
  • 151: Why Do I Still Feel Like Such an Imposter? (This Is What Getting Better Feels Like). With Dr Marie Holowaychuck, Dr Kerri Nelson and Dr Rob Webster

    151: Why Do I Still Feel Like Such an Imposter? (This Is What Getting Better Feels Like). With Dr Marie Holowaychuck, Dr Kerri Nelson and Dr Rob Webster
    Dec 7 2025
    Am I a useless vet?Sounds like a silly question that a new grad might ask, right? But imposter syndrome doesn't care about your credentials. It whispers that you're a fraud, that you got lucky, that one day everyone will realise you don’t belong. Or maybe you don’t feel like an imposter - but you beat yourself up after a case goes wrong. You replay every missed diagnosis. You hold yourself to an impossible standard, and when you fall short (even slightly), the inner critic shows no mercy.Sound familiar?In veterinary medicine, where perfection often feels like the baseline and the emotional toll runs deep, these patterns can be exhausting.But here’s the truth: you’re not the only one who feels this way.In this raw and honest conversation, we unpack:Why imposter syndrome isn’t just a new grad thing - it can resurface anytime you step into something new, no matter how experienced or accomplished you are (Just keep listening if you don’t believe me)What confidence really looks like - not knowing everything, but being willing to try, learn, and growWhy perfectionism is often at the root of imposter - and what to do about itMaking peace with the inner-criticWhy vulnerability matters A simple mindset shift that can make all the differenceAnd practical strategies to manage imposter feelings You’ll hear real stories, mindset tools, and the reminder that feeling “useless” says nothing about you. If you’ve ever questioned your abilities or felt like you're just pretending to hold it all together - this episode is your mirror.You belong here. And it’s time you believed that too.Our guests are: Dr Marie Holowaychuck - a board-certified emergency and critical care veterinarian and the founder of Reviving Vet Med, a global initiative dedicated to equipping veterinary professionals with practical tools for mental health, resilience, and work–life balance, and the author of A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to be a Veterinarian.Check out her new book here. Dr Kerri Nelson: Experienced ER vet, mentor and former medical director. First time mom-to-be! (She has an epic blog about over-achieving - here.) Dr Rob Webster: Co-Chief Executive Officer of Animal Emergency Australia, the leading veterinary emergency-care group down under, where he oversees clinical standards and consults on complex emergency and critical-care cases. A board-certified specialist in emergency and critical care since 2014. Jiu-jitsu tragic. Check out our Advanced Surgery Podcast at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cutabove.supercast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go all in on surgery with our collaboration with Sydney University's CVE Surgery Course. Find out how we can help you build you in your vet career at ⁠⁠thevetvault.com⁠⁠.Get case support from our team of specialists in our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Specialist Support Space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠Subscribe to our weekly newsletter⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for Hubert's favourite clinical and non-clinical learnings from the week.Join us in person for our epic adventure CE events at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vets On Tour⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. (Next up: Japan snow conference!) Topics and Time stamps04:28 You're not alone09:56 What is a syndrome?15:49   Defining Imposter Syndrome19:44 Maybe It's Just Kinda Normal?22:10 So What Can We Do About It?27:22 The Eternal Internal Critic30:22 Talk It Out35:59 Vulnerability As A Weapon Against Imposter39:03 This Is What Getting Better Feels Like40:18 Perfectionism - The Root of Imposter49:28 At Least You'er Not a Psychopath!51:04 The Best People Are Filled With Self-Doubt51:56 Mistakes Happen
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    57 mins
  • 150: What Every Vet Should Know About Antimicrobial Resistance. With Dr Kate Worthing

    150: What Every Vet Should Know About Antimicrobial Resistance. With Dr Kate Worthing
    Nov 18 2025

    Stop scrolling - I know what you’re thinking: “I don’t want to listen to someone preaching to me about antimicrobial resistance - it’s boring, and it just makes me feel guilty!”


    Here's a promise: you'll find nothing boring or preachy here. What you will get is interesting science, practical tips, and zero guilt trips.

    Dr Kate Worthing is a senior lecturer in veterinary microbiology, practising clinician and passionate antibiotic resistance researcher, and she’s about to change how you prescribe.

    Together we unpack why the way you use antibiotics in general practice is more than a clinical choice - it’s a responsibility that affects your patients, your team, and your future cases. From unseen pathways of resistance to pragmatic stewardship strategies you can implement this week, this is essential listening for all veterinarians.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why antimicrobial resistance is not just a global issue - it’s personal, and it’s already in your consult room.
    • How selection pressure works beyond the infection: across the microbiome, the patient, and the environment.
    • Why MRSA isn't really the problem you should be worried about (and where you SHOULD point your attention).
    • Where resistance risk is highest in small animal practice.
    • What “good prescribing” looks like in real life
    • How to find and apply trustworthy prescribing guidelines without slowing down your workflow.


    Resources:

    AMRVC

    https://www.amrvetcollective.com/

    https://www.amrvetcollective.com/home/guidelines/

    WSAVA Infographics

    https://wsava.org/committees/therapeutics-guidelines-group/

    ISCAID

    https://www.iscaid.org/guidelines

    Understanding the mechanisms of resistance

    Video


    Visit thevetvault.com to join our Vet Vault Nerd community for more clinical confidence and better patient outcomes, get help with your tricky cases in our specialist‑support space, and subscribe to our newsletter for clinical gems and a bit more.





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