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Content warning: animal cruelty (including sexual abuse of animals), violence and trauma. In Part 2, Hayley, founder of Harbin Slaughterhouse Survivors, tells the story of a 1,300-dog truck rescue in Guangzhou that went...
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Under The Fur
Hosted by Vanessa Waite · education · EN
About this Podcast:
Under the Fur is the podcast that lifts the curtain on the real world of veterinary care. Hosted by Nessa the Vet, each episode dives into the questions pet owners really want answered, from vet bills and pet health myths to clinic life, tough decisions, and the things vets wish people understood. Honest, practical, warm, and a little bit cheeky, this is pet care without the fluff. Let’s go under the fur.
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What is Under The Fur about?
Under the Fur is the podcast that lifts the curtain on the real world of veterinary care. Hosted by Nessa the Vet, each episode dives into the questions pet owners really want answered, from vet bills and pet health myths to clinic life, tough decisions, and the things vets wish people understood.
Who hosts Under The Fur?
Under The Fur is hosted by Vanessa Waite. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has Under The Fur covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Silence Saves No One: Inside the Dog Meat Trade with Hayley" (29 October 2026, 39 minutes), "How the Dog Meat Trade Changed Hailey’s Life" (22 October 2026, 43 minutes), and "The Flexible Vet Career with Amanda" (15 October 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does Under The Fur publish?
Under The Fur publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Under The Fur?
Booking probability for Under The Fur is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Under The Fur requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Under The Fur's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Under The Fur?
The strongest fits for Under The Fur are Health & Wellness Services. Under The Fur has an education audience.
About the host
Vanessa Waite hosts Under The Fur, an education podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #20
How the Dog Meat Trade Changed Hailey’s Life
Oct 22, 202643 minS1Hailey moved to China thinking she would stay for six months. She had no idea that one phone call would completely change the direction of her life. In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Hailey...
Episode #19
The Flexible Vet Career with Amanda
Oct 15, 202625 minS1What if your veterinary career could flex around the life you actually want to live? In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Amanda to talk about her journey from general practice into veterinary...
Episode #17
New Grad Reality: Pressure, Mistakes and Finding Your Feet
Oct 1, 202642 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with new graduate vet Sasha to talk honestly about what the first year in practice really feels like. From suddenly being responsible for cases and difficult...
Episode #16
Friendship, Regret and Finding Your Place in Vet Med with Jenny
Sep 24, 202641 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa is reunited with her best friend Jenny after eight years apart for a deeply personal conversation about friendship, veterinary medicine and the choices that shape our...
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Episode #15
She Traded London for the Wild with Kelly
Sep 17, 202644 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Kelly to talk about the extraordinary journey that took her from working as a crime analyst with the Met Police to guiding safaris in South Africa. Kelly...
Episode #14
The Dog We Couldn’t Give Up On — with Helen
Sep 10, 202632 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Helen to talk about the reality of living with, training and understanding dogs with very different personalities and needs. Helen shares the story of Ellie...
Episode #13
Dogs, Fear and Honest Opinions — with Ify
Sep 3, 202647 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa takes a slightly different turn and sits down with Ify, a friend who does not work in the veterinary industry, does not own pets, and has a very honest relationship with...
Episode #13
Saving Pet Sight: Veterinary Ophthalmology with Dr. John Burgess
Aug 27, 202655 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. John Burgess to explore the world of animal eye care. From dry eye and glaucoma to breed-related eye problems and advanced...
Episode #11
Ned’s Rescue Story: Training, Trust and Recovery with Lindsay
Aug 20, 202643 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Lindsay to talk about her journey rescuing Ned, a high-energy dog with a complex past and an even more complicated medical history. From his background as a...
Episode #10
Why Burnout in Vet Med Is a Corporate Problem, Not Personal Failure with Sophie
Aug 13, 20261h 2mS1In this episode of Under the Fur, Dr. Vanessa sits down with Sophie to share her powerful journey through mental health challenges, cancer treatment and advocacy within the veterinary profession. Sophie opens up about...
Episode #9
Ethics, Welfare and the Future of Vet Med with Dr. Caroline Allen
Aug 6, 202653 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Dr. Caroline Allen to talk about veterinary ethics, animal welfare, second opinions and what truly compassionate care looks like. Drawing on her extensive...
Episode #8
Can Better Leadership Save Vet Med? - With Chris White
Jul 30, 202653 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with Chris White , Operations and Development Director of the Veterinary Management Group , to talk about leadership, culture and retention in veterinary...
Episode #7
How Alfie Built His Own Path in Vet Med
Jul 23, 202644 minS1In Episode 7 of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinarian Alfie to talk about the unexpected paths that can lead into veterinary medicine. From studying Bio Veterinary Science to completing his veterinary...
Episode #6
How Veterinary Physiotherapy Transforms Pet Recovery — with Lucy Walsh
Jul 16, 202635 minS1In this episode of Under the Fur , Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary physiotherapist Lucy Walsh to explore how animal rehabilitation can transform recovery, comfort and quality of life. Lucy shares her journey into...
Episode #6
How Veterinary Physiotherapy Transforms Pet Recovery — with Lucy Walsh
Jul 16, 202635 minS1<p>In this episode of <b>Under the Fur</b>, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary physiotherapist <b>Lucy Walsh</b> to explore how animal rehabilitation can transform recovery, comfort and quality of life.<br...
Episode #5
What Vet Nurses Really See — with Callum Marshall
Jul 9, 202641 minS1<p>In this episode of <b>Under the Fur</b>, Dr. Vanessa sits down with veterinary nurse <b>Callum Marshall</b> to talk about the reality of life on the frontlines of veterinary care.<br /></p><p>From shelter medicine...
Episode #4
The Future of Vet Med with Ben Jacklin
Jul 6, 202642 minS1<p>In this episode of <b>Under the Fur</b>, Dr. Vanessa sits down with <b>Ben Jacklin, CEO of Medivet UK</b>, to talk about leadership, culture, and the future of veterinary practice.<br /></p><p>From his journey as an...
Episode #4
The Future of Vet Med with Ben Jacklin
Jul 2, 202638 minS1<p>In this episode of <b>Under the Fur</b>, Dr. Vanessa sits down with <b>Ben Jacklin, CEO of Medivet UK</b>, to talk about leadership, culture, and the future of veterinary practice.<br /></p><p>From his journey as an...
Episode #3
Loving a Broken Breed: Claire’s Story of Pugs, Care and Grief
Jun 26, 20261h 1mS1<p>In this episode of <b>Under the Fur</b>, Dr. Vanessa sits down with <b>Claire Balla</b>, a pet owner, former pet shop owner, dog groomer and trainer, to talk about the complicated love that comes with caring for pugs...
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Dr Caroline Allen
former CEO of Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust, Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust
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Chris White
SVP of Business Development and Content Acquisitions, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University
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Ben Jacklin
Medivet UK
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Sarah
Positivity in Practice
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