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Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Empathy in Practice: The Relief Vets Guide to Connection

Sep 3, 2025 | Veterinary Practice, Community Vets, Emergency Veterinary Services, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Veterinary Rehabilitation

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a veterinary nomad, bringing fresh perspectives and expert care to every clinic you enter? In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra chats to the inspiring Dr Joshua Rosen, DVM, relief veterinarian, thought leader, and...
Unlock Affordable Pet Care

Unlock Affordable Pet Care

Aug 26, 2025 | Pet Care, Cat Care, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Ownership

Ready to rethink how you care for your pets? Unlock affordable pet care in this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Dr Carra welcomes Heather Moore, Founder & CEO of PetCentric Health. Heather brings a wave of innovation to the animal healthcare world, drawing...
SA Guide Dogs: The Pathfinders

SA Guide Dogs: The Pathfinders

Aug 19, 2025 | Working Dogs, Dog Training, Paws and Effect Podcast

In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Melanie Nel, passionate Marketing Coordinator of the SA Guide Dogs Association and a remarkable advocate living with low vision herself. Melanie’s story and her work shine a light on the truly selfless...
Rescuing Africa’s Wildlife: Vet on the Front Lines

Rescuing Africa’s Wildlife: Vet on the Front Lines

Aug 13, 2025 | Wild Animals, Animal Welfare, Community Vets, Paws and Effect Podcast

In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast, Dr Carra chats to Dr Bart van der Veen, a Dutch wildlife and zoo veterinarian whose veterinary journey reads like a real-life adventure novel. He tells us about rescuing Africa’s wildlife: Step into Dr. Bart’s...
Lumps on Pets – When to Worry

Lumps on Pets – When to Worry

Aug 6, 2025 | Pet Care, General Veterinary Care, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Diseases, Senior Pets

Lumps on pets can be alarming, whether they appear suddenly or have been quietly growing unnoticed. In this episode of the Paws and Effect Podcast, Dr Lauren Myles, Veterinary Surgeon at Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital, helps pet owners understand what to look out for —...
Unlocking the Power of Pet Nutrition: Inside Integrative Vet Care

Unlocking the Power of Pet Nutrition: Inside Integrative Vet Care

Jul 29, 2025 | Pet Nutrition, Loving Pets, Paws and Effect Podcast, Pet Care, Pet Obesity, Pet Ownership

Gain knowledge and revolutionise your pet’s health from the inside out. In this episode of the Paws & Effect Podcast Dr Carra welcomes Dr Jeanette Bimonte, DVM, an integrative veterinarian practising in Tampa, Florida; in. a discussion about unlocking the power of...
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