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Vet Times Extra: Ten years compulsory UK dog microchipping β with Steve Leonard and Fiona Cooke
Thursday, June 4, 2026 β’ Duration 43:07
Ten years on from the introduction of compulsory dog microchipping in the UK β how much has really changed for pets, vets, charities and owners?
As one of the UKβs leading pet microchip providers, Identichip brings together leading veterinarian Steve Leonard and Fiona Cooke, associate director of policy and impact at Woodgreen Pets Charity, for this Vet Times podcast. Together, they explore the impact of the legislation, ongoing challenges, registration compliance, success stories from practice and charity work and the importance of keeping details up to date.
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This Vet Times Extra podcast is sponsored by Identicare β the suppliers of Identichip microchips and the Defra-compliant pet database Identibase.
Identicare supports vets and animal charities with high-quality microchips, scanners and a dedicated team to help with the full pet protection journey, from implantation and registration to keeping owner details up-to-date.
For microchipping support and resources, contact Identichip or visit https://identichip.co.uk/
Steve Leonard qualified from the University of Bristol in 1996. His final year at university was filmed by the BBC for a documentary called βVet Schoolβ. He went on to make many wildlife and veterinary documentaries taking him all over the globe and working alongside some of the planetβs most iconic species.
Steve has remained a passionate small animal vet and passed his BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Medicine with distinction in 2017. He is the co-founder of Phoenix Vet Practice, a new independent practice in Nantwich, Cheshire that opened in May 2026.
Fiona Cooke is associate director of policy and impact at Woodgreen Pets Charity, where she leads the campaigns, policy, research and insights teams.
With a background in animal welfare law and policy, she works on issues including pet identification, responsible ownership, and improving outcomes for pets and their owners. Fiona is also a registered clinical animal behaviourist, bringing practical and scientific expertise to her role.
Sheβs passionate about animal welfare and keeping pets and people together and has published widely on animal welfare and issues affecting pet owners.
Ep 141: Brachycephalic dog breeds, with Dan OβNeill and Rowena Packer
Thursday, May 28, 2026 β’ Duration 50:00
Amid falling Royal Kennel Club registrations of key brachycephalic dog breeds, RVC academics Dan OβNeill and Rowena Packer join Chris Simpson to discuss the efforts of the UKβs Brachycephalic Working Group.
Prof OβNeill and Dr Packer provide updates on their latest research, the launch of the Innate Health Assessment tool [https://www.innatehealthassessment.org/] and discuss the role vets have to play in bringing an end to animals with extreme conformation.
Podcast music: βFunky Chunkβ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ep 133: Vets on the Ukraine front line, with Daria Ponomarenko and Mark Johnston
Friday, February 13, 2026 β’ Duration 39:13
As the fourth anniversary of Russiaβs invasion in Ukraine approaches, vets in the country β many of whom are fighting or serving as combat medics on the front lines as well as managing their clinics β are facing shortages of vital medicines and equipment.
At the same time, rabies cases in wild and stray animals are on the rise, putting vets in further danger during the conflict.
Ukrainian vet Daria Ponomarenko and ProSalus Foundation vice-president Mark Johnston, who visited the country last year, join Chris Simpson to discuss the issues facing vets as the war rages on and appeal for vital donations.
Veterinary professionals can donate medicines, equipment and supplies, or make a financial donation, at the ProSalus website [https://prosalusfoundation.org/our-projects/#ukraine-section] or by emailing Dr Johnston at vice-president@prosalusfoundation.org.
ProSalus is also holding a silent auction [https://www.vettimes.com/news/vets/wellbeing-at-work/art-sale-aims-to-boost-ukrainian-veterinary-work] of Ukrainian art [https://prosalusfoundation.org/product-category/different-together-series-by-anna-khomchyk/], raising funds for the Ukrainian Small Animal Veterinary Association.
Podcast music: βFunky Chunkβ Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
VN Times Podcast, Ep 36: Happy Hour 15 β Protect the title
Friday, March 3, 2023 β’ Duration 41:09
VN Happy Hour welcomed three of the biggest names in UK veterinary nursing when the hugely successful live event returned on 23 February 2023.
The online event saw a lively discussion around the theme of βProtect the titleβ, during which our panel explained why itβs so important to protect the βveterinary nurseβ title and what this would mean for you as a VN, as well as the profession.
More than 1,200 delegates have attended VN Happy Hour events since the concept was first launched during the pandemic, and we experienced one of our biggest turnout to date when BVNA president Charlotte Pace, Linnaeus chief nursing officer Andrea Jefferey and RCVS VN council chair Matt Rendle, tackled the hot topic of vet nurse title protection.
Answering questions sent in by delegates, our all-star panel provided insights and discussed developments on this key issue, as well as offering tips and advice on all things veterinary nursing.
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