Podcast - FIVP - Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices

Ep064 – FIVP Practice Matters: Simulation Training

Hannah Godfrey explains how simulations training could revolutionise team performance in independent practice.
Ep063 – FIVP Practice Matters: CMA’s Mandatory Poster

Ian discusses the proposed poster, which suggests that medicines are ‘significantly cheaper online’.
Ep062 – FIVP Practice Matters: Suicide Prevention Plans

Ian speaks with Dr Hannah Perrin about creating a Suicide Prevention Plan – a requirement in every veterinary practice.
Ep061 – FIVP Practice Matters: Life After Graduation

FIVP is at the University of Liverpool to hear from students preparing for graduation. Plus, we hear from new member Ardsley Vets!
Ep060 – FIVP Practice Matters: What makes your practice unique?

Andy Donley, from Practice Makes Purrfect, explains how you should show that your practice is unique.
Ep059 – FIVP Practice Matters: Cats Protection Summer Reception

In this special episode, FIVP Practice Matters is at the landmark Cats Protection Summer Reception to discuss legislative reform.
Ep058 – FIVP Practice Matters: Imogen Burrows from BEVA

Ian catches up with BEVA president Imogen Burrows to reflect on her presidential theme of ‘Everyday Welfare’.
Ep057 – FIVP Practice Matters: National SQP Week 2026

As practices prepare to mark National SQP Week, Caroline Johnson discusses the importance of SQPs in independent practice.
Ep056 – FIVP Practice Matters: Lara Howe from Pet Blood Bank UK

Ian talks to Lara Howe about Pet Blood Bank UK’s work with blood donations and transfusions.
Ep055 – FIVP Practice Matters: Self Protection for Female Vets

Ian speaks to self-protection instructor Jessica Jones about personal safety in practice.