Podcast - FIVP - Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices

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.
Ep054 – FIVP Practice Matters: Mental Wellbeing with Vetamorphosis

We hear from psychotherapist Georgina Hills, from Vetamorphosis, about protecting you and your colleagues’ wellbeing.
Ep053 – FIVP Practice Matters: FIVP’s 10th Birthday

We celebrate FIVP’s 10th Birthday with Rita Dingwall, Jacqui Garrett and Ruth Cleaver.
Ep052 – FIVP Practice Matters: RCVS Mind Matters Initiative

Ian discusses the RCVS Mind Matters Initiative with lead Rapinder Newton and researcher Elinor O’Connor.
Ep051 – FIVP Practice Matters: Veterinary Change-makers

Ian speaks with Dr Andrew Hale and Dr Tom Ward about how they are shaping the animal welfare landscape.
Ep050 – FIVP Practice Matters: Transparency and the CMA Investigation

Ian speaks with Dr Rebecca Maher about how independent practices can embrace transparency.
Ep049 – FIVP Practice Matters: Sinead Bennett from MCR Vets

Ian is joined by FIVP member Sinead Bennett, a vet and owner of MCR Vets in Salford.