Vet - Rory Cowlam
b'We chat with Rory Cowlam about life as a Vet. Rory knew that he wanted to be a vet from the age of four, ever since he got his first dog, a great dane called Lulu. Being a puppy Lulu needed to go to the vets for he jabs and it was there that he was greeted with the quintessential "James Herriot" veterinary practice and met Mr Benson the vet that would inspire Rory to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Rory talks us through his experiences at vet school, from exams and theory, to the practical side of learning to deal with blood and gore and being able to carry out operations. We also talk about Rory\'s career to date including his work for the BBC on the show "The real pets factor" and his first book "The Secret Life of a Vet" Rory gives a very honest account of what it takes to become a vet and the realities of the job once you are in the profession, it can be hugely taxing mentally and its important to know how to deal with the pressures and stresses of the job. However there is now more and more conversation around the mental health affects of the industry which is giving rise to real change and help for those that need it. We also discuss other doors that can open up to you should you decide to get a veterinary degree, from all kinds of roles in developing medicine, to working for the government and even going into the city. If you are trying to decide whether you would like to be a vet this is a must listen, a passionate account of an industry that can be hugely rewarding and hugely difficult at times, but hopefully one that is changing and moving into a better future.'