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Episode 14: Veterinary Specialities

Why is a boarded orthopedic surgeon so much more expensive than a general practice vet? Do you really get what you pay for? (Spoilers: Yes, 100%).

Nicole and Jez discuss the various veterinary specialties, and why they to cost more, and are able to offer different (more successful) procedures, than general practices.






Citations

Baud, K., Treharne, D., Soares, D., & Burton, N. (2021). Clients' perception of referral and veterinary specialists in a U.K. small animal referral hospital. Veterinary Record, 188(3). doi: 10.1002/vetr.11

Lumeij, J., & Herrtage, M. (2006). Veterinary Specialization in Europe. Journal Of Veterinary Medical Education, 33(2), 176-179. doi: 10.3138/jvme.33.2.176

Veterinary Specialist Assessment. (2022). Retrieved 5 March 2022, from https://avbc.asn.au/for-veterinarians/veterinary-specialist-assessment/

Veterinary Specialties. (2022). Retrieved 5 March 2022, from https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-specialties

What is a Veterinary Specialist?. (2018). Retrieved 5 March 2022, from https://www.u-vet.com.au/news/what-is-a-veterinary-specialist


The Tiny Vet Podcast

By Dr Nicole Su & Jez Watts



A very small podcast about big animal issues. Weekly episodes hosted by Dr Nicole Su (BSc. BVMS MANZCVS Unusual Pets).

Dr Nicole Su is a veterinarian, Jez Watts is a comedian-biotechnologist, and together they discuss commonly misunderstood topics in the pet and vet world. They live with three rabbits who are their children.

Presented by Upilio Pty Ltd.

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