Veterinary Nurses Investigate

Audit Confidence with Alice Bell and Abi Redfearn

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

This episode is double the fun as we welcome Alice Bell and Abi Redfearn from Rosemullion Veterinary Hospital to explore the audit process.

They share their individual auditing journeys, talking through the wide range of audits they’ve taken on and how each experience shaped their confidence and approach to quality improvement. With plenty of real-world insight (and reassurance), Alice and Abi show that audits don’t have to be intimidating—or boring.

Perfect listening for anyone who’s been audit-curious, audit-cautious, or firmly in the “do I really have to?” camp.

To cite this podcast as: Sarah Batt-Williams and Lyndsay Wade RVC Veterinary Nurses Investigates 2:3 Audit Confidence with Alice Bell and Abi Redfearn May 15 2026

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ECC Nutrition with Sam McGaw

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we’re joined by Sam McGaw, an ECC nurse and educator, for a grounded and practical conversation rooted in real clinical experience.

Sam walks us through her nutrition audit, sharing what worked, what surprised her, and the lessons learned along the way. With honesty and clarity, she breaks down the audit process into something approachable and achievable, offering practical tips to support anyone considering starting their own.

Whether you’re new to audits or looking to build confidence in quality improvement work, this episode offers reassurance, insight, and plenty of take-home ideas

Links:

https://wsava.org/global-guidelines/global-nutrition-guidelines/

https://www.aaha.org/resources/2021-aaha-nutrition-and-weight-management-guidelines/

https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve

https://veterinaryevidence.org/index.php/ve/author-hub

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Quality Improvement with Lou Northway

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We’re kicking off Season 2 with the one and only Lou Northway, opening the door to a conversation that sets the tone for everything that follows.

Together, we explore Quality Improvement and Evidence-Based Veterinary Nursing (EBVN), unpacking what these concepts really look like in practice—not just in theory. Lou shares honest insights from her own career journey, including the lessons learned, challenges faced, and moments that shaped her path.

This episode is both a practical introduction to EBVN and an encouraging invitation for anyone curious about where evidence, reflection, and improvement can take their career.

Links for further information: https://www.rcvsknowledge.org/approach/quality-improvement/

https://www.veterinarywoman.co.uk/2022/05/safe-to-speak-up-an-interview-with-helen-silver-macmahon/

To cite this podcast as: Sarah Batt-Williams and Lyndsay Wade RVC Veterinary Nurses Investigates 2:1 Quality Improvement with Lou Northway May 1 2026

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Writing up and publishing with Jennifer Hamlin

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Are you as frustrated at the lack of evidence as we are? Veterinary nurses are in a prime position to fill this gap and therefore we need to publish! In the final episode of series one, we speak to the incredibly inspirational Jennifer Hamilin, educator, learner (studying for a PhD), RVN, technician and editor extraordinaire. We discuss how to submit articles, the editorial process, and peer reviewing. True to form, we also divert off into the world of professional identity, scope of practice and education. Tune in to hear Sarah get very excited about all the things Jennifer has to say! [First published on RVC website 16 August 2023]

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Making a change in practice with Alison Young

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Your audit is complete, you know that your results should be used to inform practice, but how do you encourage others engage with your research outcomes? Alison Young, Clinical Operations Manager at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals recounts her experiences of creating change in practice, focussing on the transition to alcohol-based hand preparations. [First published on RVC website 25 July 2023]

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Professional identity with Rachel Davies

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

How do you feel admitting to someone that you are a novice? How will you describe yourself if you can't or don’t want to practice anymore if that’s what you have done for most of your life? What are your personal values? [First published on RVC website 15 June 2023]

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Auditing in practice with Megan Conroy

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"It's about empowering all team members, getting them to work together. I have always wanted to make a difference and I am really proud of my audit". [First published on RVC website 9 May 2023]

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Critiquing literature with Perdi Welsh & Hilary Orpet

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Ask yourself a question... How can we do this better? You can always enthuse others about your ideas". [First published on the RVC website Dec 12 2022.]

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Literature Searching with Amanda Rosier

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Amanda worked in the Equine industry for more than 20 years breaking and training horses and teaching riders but realised that the body was weaker than the spirit, and chose to take the teaching into the classroom - as a secondary science teacher. This led to teaching equine students at Writtle college and managing the FE Equine department there. At this time, through distance learning, she achieved her Masters in Education and hopes to complete an Education Doctorate in the future. [First published on RVC website Nov 11 2022]

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Evidence Based Veterinary Medicine with Dan O'Neill

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:34 GMT

In episode one of the first series of VN’s investigate we discuss all things Evidence Base with the truly inspirational Dr Dan O’Neill. What is the role of the veterinary nurse in research? What are the questions that we should be asking? How can we optimise the care we provide for our patients and their family members? And what do we say that is music to Dan’s soul?! All this and so much more in our first podcast on Evidence Based Veterinary Nursing! [This was first published on the RVC website on 14 Oct 2022]

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Introducing VNs Investigate

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

An idea created pre pandemic, completed in lockdown and edited during the maternity leave of both Sarah and Lyndsay! In series one, we will be exploring evidence based veterinary nursing, following the structure in which you would complete a research or audit project. We will be following this with future series with examples of research and audits from the veterinary nursing community, championing our VN diamonds. [first published on RVC website Sept 30 2022]

To cite this podcast as: Sarah Batt-Williams and Lyndsay Wade RVC Vet Nurses Investigate Introduction Feb 13 2026

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