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The new podcast from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), the regulator of the UK veterinary professions. Through interviews, news and features, the podcast aims to shed a light on what the College does and how it works to fulfil its mission to inspire confidence in veterinary care and maintain animal health and welfare.
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Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
In our latest podcast, we discuss reasonable adjustments in the veterinary professions, summing up the work from our recent ‘Let’s Talk Adjustments’ campaign.
The conversation introduces what reasonable adjustments are, the laws surrounding them, and why the campaign was needed.
We then discuss the importance of reasonable adjustments in the workplace – including the personal experiences of our guest, Jenny Seward MRCVS – a small animal vet and clinical director who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 15 years ago. Jenny then goes on to speak about how she now approaches reasonable adjustments from a leadership position, and the importance of opening up conversations with colleagues.
All resources from out Let’s Talk Adjustments campaign can be found on the campaign page: Reasonable Adjustments campaign - Professionals
Got a question about the campaign? Email advancement@rcvs.org.uk
For more information on the latest RCVS news stories, please visit the RCVS News & Views page here: News & views - Professionals
RCVS podcast page (where full transcript of the episode is available) Podcasts - Professionals
Link to WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78yutE50UlFWxf4h07
Got a question about the podcast? Email podcast@rcvs.org.uk
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
In our latest podcast, the conversation delves into veterinary regulation, focusing on the role of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the importance of legislative reform, and the future of veterinary nursing. Our speakers discuss the need for mandatory practice standards and the potential expansion of the regulatory framework to include a broader range of veterinary professionals. We speak about the importance of public assurance in the veterinary professions and the ongoing efforts to make sure regulation better suits the modern veterinary professions.
For more information on the latest RCVS news stories, please visit the RCVS News & Views page here: News & views - Professionals
For our latest RCVS events, please keep an eye on the RCVS Events page: Events and meetings - Professionals
RCVS podcast page (where full transcript of the episode is available) Podcasts - Professionals
Link to WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb78yutE50UlFWxf4h07
Got a question about the podcast? Email podcast@rcvs.org.uk
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Summary
In this episode of The RCVS Podcast, ‘Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective’, the RCVS Team discuss various topics related to the veterinary profession, including the importance of workforce initiatives, insights from research, and why engagement is the key to progress. They explore the dynamics of vet retention, migration trends, and the myths surrounding the veterinary workforce. The conversation also touches on historical perspectives from figures like James Herriot and emphasises the need for continuous engagement and participation in research to inform future work.
Got a question about the podcast? Email podcast@rcvs.org.uk
The full transcript is available to view on our website: Research with Purpose: An RCVS Perspective - Professionals
Useful links
RCVS Workforce Ambitions Revisited – information on the Workforce project can be accessed here: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/workforce-ambitions-sessions/
RCVS latest news: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/news/
RCVS upcoming events: https://www.rcvs.org.uk/news-and-views/events/
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
We answer your questions about our consultation on governance reform and our recommendations for modernising our governance structure.
This is part two of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.
Friday Jun 21, 2024
Friday Jun 21, 2024
An introduction to the RCVS consultation on governance reform, providing on overview of our unique role as a Royal College that regulates, and the background to our recommendations for modernising our governance structure.
This is part one of two, using the audio taken from a webinar we ran on 11 June 2024.
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Following on from our workshop which aimed to help veterinary innovators develop marketing tools and techniques for their products and services.
Anthony Roberts, former RCVS Director of Leadership and Innovation and Daniel Johnson, a consultant in marketing and growth, Discuss the importance of marketing in successful innovation and start-ups.
During the course of the workshop attendees will learn:
- The principles of marketing and how to apply them in your business
- How to identify and understand the needs of your target market
- How to capture and communicate the value of your innovation
- How to create messages that resonate with your audience
- How to develop a brand and ensure lasting customer relationships
- How to pitch your innovation to investors
- How to develop a marketing strategy
We hope you find this discussion useful, you can find more resources on the ViVet website.
www.vivet.org.uk/resources
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet has produced a new series of podcasts which aim to help veterinary professionals develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and apply this in their everyday practice.
Developed as part of our ViVet initiative and designed to ensure veterinary professionals are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector.
Episode 6 -
Stop talking, start doing. Identifying the actions to establish a successful, impactful innovation program. Brings the previous episodes together to create the roadmap for the innovation journey, and being able to measure the progress that is being made.
The six podcasts are presented by Harvey Wade, Founder and Managing Director of innovation consultancy Innovate21 which aims to help businesses, organisations and sectors embed innovation within their plans and strategies.
RCVS ViVet Podcast's can of course be counted towards your CPD targets if they align with your objectives for the year.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet has produced a new series of podcasts which aim to help veterinary professionals develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and apply this in their everyday practice.
Developed as part of our ViVet initiative and designed to ensure veterinary professionals are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector.
Episode 5 -
Creating supportive cultures. What are the outcomes and behaviours needed to create an innovative environment? Exploring what culture is needed to provide the right conditions for innovation to thrive and what behaviours support this environment.
The six podcasts are presented by Harvey Wade, Founder and Managing Director of innovation consultancy Innovate21 which aims to help businesses, organisations and sectors embed innovation within their plans and strategies.
RCVS ViVet Podcast's can of course be counted towards your CPD targets if they align with your objectives for the year.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet has produced a new series of podcasts which aim to help veterinary professionals develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and apply this in their everyday practice.
Developed as part of our ViVet initiative and designed to ensure veterinary professionals are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector.
Episode 4 -
Navigating the current environment. What currently stops or hinders ways how common barriers can be overcome. Exploring how innovation progress is hampered in an organisation and how common barriers can be overcome.
The six podcasts are presented by Harvey Wade, Founder and Managing Director of innovation consultancy Innovate21 which aims to help businesses, organisations and sectors embed innovation within their plans and strategies.
RCVS ViVet Podcast's can of course be counted towards your CPD targets if they align with your objectives for the year.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) innovation initiative ViVet has produced a new series of podcasts which aim to help veterinary professionals develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and apply this in their everyday practice.
Developed as part of our ViVet initiative and designed to ensure veterinary professionals are at the centre of innovation in the animal health sector.
Episode 3 -
Near and far-sighted. How to create success both today and for tomorrow.
The importance of having different innovation horizons to both improve today’s organisation and create the future organisation that will be successful.
The six podcasts are presented by Harvey Wade, Founder and Managing Director of innovation consultancy Innovate21 which aims to help businesses, organisations and sectors embed innovation within their plans and strategies.
RCVS ViVet Podcast's can of course be counted towards your CPD targets if they align with your objectives for the year.