Veterinary Nursing Podcast: Improve your Patient Care and Skills
The Medical Nursing Podcast is a free continuing education resource for RVNs, SVNs and CrVTs with a special interest in veterinary internal medicine nursing. Hosted by Laura Jones, each episode covers a different internal medicine topic, from chronic kidney disease and diabetes to hepatic conditions and critical care, giving you practical nursing knowledge you can apply directly in practice.
Learn to Give Better Patient Care On the Go with a Podcast for Veterinary Nurses
Join me each week for the Medical Nursing Podcast, where we’ll demystify complex diseases and body systems, breaking them down into small, easy-to-understand steps that you can use to plan the best possible care for your patients.
Every week, in under an hour, you'll get a simple explanation of a different medical condition - along with a list of nursing considerations you can take and apply to your own patients.
Plus, you’ll get my usual tips and tricks on medical patient care, and a few personal tales and guest interviews thrown into the mix.
Like what you hear? Make sure you’re following the podcast so you never miss an episode - you can find it in all the usual podcast players, or via the links below.
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123 | Rhinoscopy for veterinary nurses: How our role really makes a difference
Rhinoscopy is a procedure with a lot going on, and our role in it as veterinary nurses is far bigger than setting up the scope and monitoring the anaesthetic. In episode 123 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we cover everything you need to know, from the anatomy of the nasal cavity and the two approaches used, to haemorrhage planning, airway protection, nerve blocks, sample handling, and everything that needs to happen in recovery to keep these patients safe.
122 | Bronchoscopy doesn't need to be scary - here's exactly how to approach it as a vet nurse
Bronchoscopy is one of the most challenging procedures we support as veterinary nurses, and in episode 122 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are covering everything you need to approach it with confidence. From the anatomy of a bronchoscope and how to handle and prepare it, to airway access considerations, bronchoalveolar lavage, sample handling, and the critical role we play in monitoring and recovery, this episode will help you feel prepared for even the most complex respiratory endoscopy cases.
121 | Here’s everything you need to know about GI endoscopy as a veterinary nurse (and no, you won’t break the scope)
GI endoscopy is one of the most common diagnostic procedures in internal medicine, and yet most of us were taught little more than not to break the scope. In episode 121 of the Medical Nursing Podcast we are changing that, covering the anatomy of a gastroscope, the upper and lower GI procedures your patients will undergo, how to handle and maintain your equipment, sample collection and handling, and everything you need to know to support these patients through anaesthesia and beyond.
115 | The real difference veterinary nurses make to medical patients (when we get the chance)
What actually happens when veterinary nurses get the chance to use their skills with medical patients? In episode 115 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we look at the real stories from over 200 nurses and technicians inside the Medical Nursing Academy, from setting up diabetic and CKD clinics to advocating for better analgesia, placing feeding tubes, and improving anaesthetic protocols. Whether you work in GP or referral, this episode will show you exactly what is possible when you speak up and use your knowledge.
114 | My honest reflections after 20 years of vet nursing (and what we should aim for next)
To close out Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month 2026, this episode is a proper sit-down chat about almost 20 years in veterinary nursing. From being thrown in at the deep end as a seventeen-year-old SVN, to watching title protection and VSA reform finally gain real momentum, this episode covers the lessons, the low points, and the reasons to feel genuinely hopeful about where our profession is heading next.
113 | What vets REALLY think about veterinary nursing (ft Scott Kilpatrick)
Ever wondered what vets really think of veterinary nurses, or felt unsure how to approach them about using more of your skills? In this episode of the Medical Nursing Podcast, medicine specialist Scott Kilpatrick joins us for an open and honest conversation about the vet-nurse divide, what great nursing actually looks like from a vet's perspective, and how to have the conversations that will help you do more in your role. If you've ever felt undervalued or held back, this one is for you.
112 | Talking about ‘utilising vet nurses’ isn’t enough - we need to ACTUALLY use our skills. Here’s how to do exactly that.
Talking about utilising vet nurses is one thing. Actually setting up the systems to make it happen is another. In episode 112 of the Medical Nursing Podcast, we dig into the evidence behind skill utilisation, including the AAHA technician utilisation guidelines, and look at exactly how to use more of your skills in practice right now. Whether you want to build a training programme, understand your scope, or finally have the conversation you have been putting off, this episode will help you get there.
111 | Not utilising veterinary nursing skills is costing your clinic THOUSANDS. Here’s what to do about it (ft Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE)
Did you know that not fully utilising your veterinary nursing or technician skills could be costing your clinic hundreds of thousands a year? In this episode, I'm joined by Alyssa Mages, CVT, FVTE to talk about the real financial and human cost of underutilising our teams, and what we can do about it.
