September - 2018

Dr Dave's Blog & Podcast Homepage

Est 2009

All of my Podcasts and blogs are
published here each week.

Somewhat more sporadically, I publish blogs, vlogs and other media here, with my monthly podcast - Blunt Dissection each month too.

If you ever have a question you'd like an answer to then here's a great place to submit it. The best way is to send in a short video of you asking the question - if you want to do this and get a response then I'd ask that you follow using the format below closely:

1. State who you are and where you are from.
2. Ask your question as concisely as possible, it must be under 30 seconds long.

3. Upload your video using this form.

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 27: #BeMoreSnail

Today on Freewheelin', we are inspired by 'Slimeon', part of the innovative @Snailspacebh trail in Brighton, raising money for @martletshospice. Shouldn't we all just #BeMoreSnail? Submit your question for Dr Dave on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Be safe. Be well. Be happy Dr D. The VetX Gradua

Blunt Dissection Ep 20: Students Steal The Mic!

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Blunt Dissection Ep 20: Students Steal The Mic!

This episode is a little different because in this episode, the students at the University of Queensland Vet School decided that it was time to turn the tables and put me under the spotlight. So aside from having the creeping feeling that this is an unhealthy exercise in narcissism, I encourage you to manage your expectations down! I make absolutely no claims to being one of the great and good in vet med, nor do I offer any assurance that you, my dear listeners, will receive

Freewheelin' Ep 26: What Advice Would You Have Given Yourself After Graduating?

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 26: What Advice Would You Have Given Yourself After Graduating?

Today on Freewheelin', we have a great question from Tessa who is part of the VetX:Thrive community. The question is 'What advice would you have given yourself after graduating?' Submit your question for Dr Dave on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Have a great week, Dr D. The VetX Graduate Communit

Freewheelin' Ep 25: Find Your Purpose, Find Your Way.

Dr Dave Nicol

Freewheelin' Ep 25: Find Your Purpose, Find Your Way.

Today on Freewheelin', I'm discussing something I believe is fundamental to our happiness and fulfillment, and that is purpose. So how do you find your purpose? Submit your question for Dr Dave on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Submit to @drdavenicol on each and tag the question #askdrdave. Everyone who has their question answered will win a signed copy of Dr Dave's latest book, So You're A Vet...Now What? Have a great week, Dr D. As the anniversary to opening the VetX Commu

Dr Dave Nicol

Find your purpose, find your way

There is no shortage of evidence that veterinarians the world over are struggling with their career. There is also no shortage of people with ideas and reasons why this is the case. Unsuitable university entry criteria, gender bias, and millennial work ethic are three such examples that show up again and again. There's probably some truth in each but I think it's very likely there's a deeper issue underpinning a great deal of the misery. I believe that one of the core re