149 Vetlife

149 Vetlife

Author: The Royal Veterinary College May 2, 2025 Duration: 54:46

Joining Brian and myself in our virtual studio we are delighted to have Dr Rosie Allister join us. She has kindly spoken to us before, the last time in 2021 (Podcast 124). Rosie manages the Vetlife helpline, a 24-hour support service for everyone in the UK veterinary community.  Her research, based at the University of Edinburgh, looks at veterinary mental health, wellbeing at work, and veterinary suicide prevention. She has written and spoken extensively about veterinary mental health nationally and internationally. She is an expert in the transition of veterinary student to veterinarian and we thought we’d catch up on Vetlife and provide tips for new graduates on how to plan for the upcoming transition. We hope that you enjoy.

Contact vetlife:
https://www.vetlife.org.uk
Or 0303 040 2551  

Links to some of Rosie’s research:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32220989/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33739493/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39395434/

To Cite this podcast as: Dom Barfield. RVC Clinical Podcast 149 Vetlife 2025 with Rosie Allister. Published on May 2 2025

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Hosted by Dominic Barfield, with technical support from Brian Cox, Veterinary Clinical Podcasts from The Royal Veterinary College opens a direct channel to the minds of its faculty and specialist clinicians. Each episode delves into clinically relevant material designed to be immediately useful, whether you're in a busy practice, on a farm visit, or preparing for a challenging case. The conversations are grounded in real-world science and medicine, stripping away the academic formality to focus on what truly matters for animal care. You might find yourself listening during a commute or between appointments, gaining practical insights that bridge the gap between theory and daily veterinary work. This podcast doesn't cater to just one experience level; it offers valuable perspectives for those taking their first steps in the profession as well as seasoned practitioners looking to refresh or deepen their knowledge. The Royal Veterinary College leverages its expertise to create a resource that feels like an ongoing, informal seminar, covering the nuances and evolving discussions within veterinary medicine. It’s a consistent source of professional development, delivered in a conversational format that makes complex topics accessible and engaging.
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