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The VBJ First Opinions Podcast is a monthly journey into the wonderful world of veterinary business. So for anyone with an interest in running a happy, successful and profitable practice, First Opinions is the only podcast you’ll ever need.
James Westgate hosts VBJ First Opinions Podcast, a business show with 20 episodes published.
Speaking to editor James Westgate, Wellvet co-founder Liz Barton delves into the often tricky topic of menopause and discusses what can be done to support veterinary professionals impacted by perimenopausal symptoms. Liz
With a growing number of practices being acquired by corporate groups, the age-old tradition of buying into an independent practice is slowly becoming a thing of the past, leaving many ambitious young vets with little op
For this episode of VBJ First Opinions, we are delighted to be joined by the CEO and founder of one of Europe’s fastest growing veterinary groups – Junko Sheehan from UNAVETS. In this podcast, Junko talks to editor James
In this edition of the VBJ First Opinions podcast, editor James Westgate discusses technology and the way it has impacted on the UK veterinary sector – with a particular focus on how it helped transform the way veterinar
Welcome to the second part of “Bridging the Gap’ – a special two-part VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons (SPVS). Recorded as part of an ongoing initiative to high
Welcome to the first part of a special VBJ First Opinions podcast in association with SPVS – the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons. As part of an ongoing initiative to highlight the benefits of SPVS membership fo
To promote the VMG-SPVS Virtual Congress (13-14 May 2021), VBJ sat down with chief executive officer at The Wildlife Trusts, Craig Bennett. Craig will be opening congress at 9am on 13 May, but spoke to James Westgate in
Today, VBJ is delighted to be joined by Anthony Chadwick – a good friend of the publication and a well-known face across the UK veterinary profession, and beyond, through his work with The Webinar Vet. He’s a qualified v
This episode of VBJ First Opinions sees VBJ editor James Westgate joined by David Babington, business development director for veterinary CPD provider Improve International. David was one of the co-founders of Improve ba
First Opinions talks to Jamie Crittall – vet, practice owner, businessman and raconteur extraordinaire. James and Jamie discuss everything from live events and the latest tech, to telemedicine and Top Gun.
PetsApp is a digital platform that has already helped hundreds of practices increase client engagement and generate extra revenue. An app-based total telemedicine solution offering video consults, payment processing capa
In the second episode of VBJ’s Lockdown Lowdown, Vet Dynamics director Alan Robinson offers tips for people trying to “instil order into the chaos” that coronavirus has cast our lives and businesses. Talking with VBJ edi
In the first of a new series, VBJ editor James Westgate talks to Onswitch founder Alison Lambert to discover how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the veterinary profession – and what practice owners can do in the sh
Today we’re going to be talking sleep... or, rather, lack of it. Now, it’s a fact – and numerous surveys have backed this up – that most of us, with our busy modern lives, simply aren’t getting enough shut-eye. So we’re
VBJ editor James Westgate caught up with BVA president Daniella Dos Santos at the recent 2020 SPVS Congress to talk about diversity, workforce retention, stronger regulation of pet travel and bovine TB, as well as her ai
In 2017, StreetVet began as nothing more than an idea. Three years later, that idea has grown into what can only be described as a phenomenon. Now a registered charity, StreetVet operates out of 16 cities across the UK a
Gathering in the Vet Times podcast booth during London Vet Show 2019, VBJ editor James Westgate catches up with Ebony Escalona – founder of Vets: Stay, Go, Diversify – and popular veterinary journalist and broadcaster “P
James Westgate is joined in the First Opinions studio by Alan Robinson, a qualified vet and, for many, the godfather of veterinary business. For the past two decades Alan’s consultancy, Vet Dynamics, has helped more than
James Westgate is joined in the First Opinions studio by James Andrews – a qualified veterinary surgeon and CEO of wearable pet tech firm, Felcana. James discusses developments in the world of wearable pet tech and the p
In the first monthly VBJ podcast, editor James Westgate speaks to Liz Barton, creator of the Vetsnet resource hub and co-founder of the WellVet Weekend. A qualified vet with experience in mixed, referral and small animal
Dr. Claire Smith
LEGACY Scholarship Recipient of Aspire2STEAM · Schroders Capital
1 appearance on this show
Craig Bennett
chief executive officer · Road of Life Coaching
1 appearance on this show
Alan Robinson
Vet Dynamics director · Vet Dynamics
2 appearances on this show
Dr Jade Statt
Street Vet
1 appearance on this show
James Andrews
barchef · BeCleverWithYourCash.com
1 appearance on this show
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