The Vet Space Ireland Podcast

Niamh & Michelle chat with Small Animal Surgical Resident Joseph O' Sullivan. Joseph talks about his veterinary journey from a dairy farm in West Cork, to Canada and finally to the UCD residency program.

Michelle & Avril are joined by Lorraine Egan MVB, PGC (SADen&OS)Post- Graduate Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral SurgeryAfter graduating from UCD in 2009 Lorraine started her colourful journey through the veterinary profession where she worked in mixed practice, equine practice and the pharmaceutical industry before commencing her small animal career path in 2016 which was sprinkled with a management role and a dentistry certificate. Lorraine's initial interest in small animal dentistry came from frustration but is now her absolute passion. Lorraine was determined to do the best for her patients and her clients so enrolled in the first small animal dentistry certificate programme in the UK in 2020. Lorraine completed the GP certificate with Improve International in 2021 and obtained her Postgraduate certificate with Harper Adams University in 2023 along with completing ESAVS Dentistry I, II, III and IV in iM3 Duleek, Co. Meath. Lorraine is available for advice or referral at Clondalkin Village Vets - dentistry@villagevets.ie. You can also follow Lorraine on Instagram @lor.thedentalvet

The Vet Space Ireland Podcast is back with an interesting discussion on what's new in neutering and spaying. Michelle is joined by three of the Vet Space Ireland team for this discussion, Dr. Niamh Casey, Dr. Avril McGinn and Dr. Lisa Schaefer. All up to date recommendations and data used in the making of this episode can be found at https://www.vetspaceireland.ie/journal/

Michelle, Hazell and special guest host Austin Donnelly look back at the year that's been. They discuss, hike's, conferences, graduations and much more, there's even mention of gatecrashing a wedding.    Thank you to all of our listeners, guests, sponsors and everyone we have met along the Vet Space Ireland adventure this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.

Hazell & Michelle catch up with Vet and Director of Rockhall Veterinary, Kathy Enright.  Kathy talks about her journey from her undergrad in Galway, to vet school in Edinburgh, to an equine internship at UCD and so much more. 

Hazell & Michelle are joined by mixed vet John Underhill on this episode. John is a partner at BurrenVets, a 7 vet coastal practice, in Co. Clare for the past 18 years. He qualified in UCD in 1992 and has been in mixed practice since, both here and in the UK. When he’s not working and enjoying family life, he is an amateur photographer, scuba diver, ocean addict and hill walker. Say hello to burrenvet on Instagram and Twitter

Hazell & Michelle chat with companion animal general surgeon Niamh Casey. Niamh talks about her internships, doing a certificate in general small animal surgery and much more. 

Michelle & Hazell chat with Rosalinda Devereux Equine Vet and President of the Irish Equine Veterinary Association.  Rosalinda discusses vet school at the RVC, moving to Ireland and setting up equine practice. She also tells us all about the IEVA Conference taking place 10th -12th November 2022 - check out the IEVA website for more details https://irisheva.ie/